6 h. ago Space station’s lack of dirt may damage astronauts’ health, says study

Researchers find lack of microbial diversity on ISS after astronauts swabbed 803 surfacesExcessive cleanliness is not generally regarded as a downside when it comes to travel accommodation. However, scientists have concluded that the International Space Station is so sterile that it could be having a negative impact on astronauts’ health and have suggested making it “dirtier”.The study found that the ISS is largely devoid of environmental microbes found in soil and water that are thought to beneficial to the immune system. The lack of microbial diversity could help to explain why astronauts often experience immune-related health problems such as rashes, cold sores, fungal infections and shingles. Continue reading...

Events

30 h. ago Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselvesInfluencers are appealing to emotional narratives around health and often “fearmongering” to promote controversial medical tests on social media, a new study has found, in ways that are overwhelmingly misleading and fail to mention potential harms.The research, led by the University of Sydney and published on Thursday in the American Medical Association’s open access journal JAMA Network Open, investigated five tests being discussed on social media despite limited evidence of their benefits for generally healthy people and concerns about overdiagnosis. Continue reading...

Science

33 h. ago Experts suggest shock cause of rising severe, disabling illness... they say it's microplastics in WATER

American scientists compared levels of microplastics and rates of several health conditions among different coastal communities and found a shocking level of increased risk.

Events

34 h. ago A Bangladesh 'shrimp health' study, a Porsche deal for Albanian prisons and 'inclusion' in the DRC: How foreign aid is spent amid Labour row over using cash for defence instead

Sir Keir said defence spending would rise to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027 in the wake of the Trump administration's decision to leave Europe to fend for itself and move closer to Russia .

Economics

50 h. ago Taking melatonin can help lower the risk of cancer for some who use the sleep medicine, scientists say

Health authorities say that night shift work is linked to developing cancer

Science

59 h. ago New study finds fish and nuts could lower dementia and motor neurone disease risks

A study led by the UK Dementia Research Institute and the UCL Institute of Healthy Ageing found the fats affect the conditions and may boost survival

Events

68 h. ago Here's how you CAN enjoy red meat without harming your health (even bacon), by top dietitian DR EMILY LEEMING

So many people I speak to say they are cutting back on red meat to improve their health - but will it?

Events

69 h. ago Suffering in silence? One in every three men never open up to another male about their health concerns, poll reveals

The study - commissioned by BUPA - showed men do not talk about mental health strains, relationship break ups and physical ailments with their close male friends or family.

Politics

2 d. ago Shock dementia study shows antidepressants could actually speed up mental decline

Dementia patients who took antidepressants saw faster declines in thinking ability as the Alzheimer’s Society demands regular medication reviews for patients

Events

3 d. ago Yale doctor's cancer vaccine puts nine patients into remission in groundbreaking study

A cancer 'vaccine' developed by a Yale University scientist kept people's kidney cancer from recurring for three years, marking a major milestone in highly personalized cancer care.

Science

3 d. ago Milk boosts gut health but cheese may cause harm as new study reveals dairy dilemma

A study has revealed an intriguing relationship between dairy products and gut health

Society

3 d. ago Study suggests vaping could be more harmful to health than cigarettes

The long-term health damage caused by vaping may be worse than smoking, according to a world first study, with users at risk of dementia, heart disease and organ failure

Science

3 d. ago Vaping could put users at risk of dementia, heart disease and organ failure, finds first study of its kind

Vaping may be worse for people’s long-term health than smoking, the author of a new study has claimed.

Events

3 d. ago Confusion at US agencies over whether to comply with Elon Musk email demanding workers justify their jobs – US politics live

Government agencies give conflicting advice after email from Elon Musk demanding employees list accomplishments from past weekThe Trump administration has blocked a crucial step in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) process for funding medical research, likely in violation of a federal judge’s temporary restraining order on federal funding freezes.The NIH has stopped submitting study sections – meetings in which scientists peer review NIH grant funding proposals – to the Federal Register after the Trump administration paused health agency communications. By law, study sections must appear on the register 15 days in advance of meetings.Those who ignored President Trump’s executive order to return to work have now received over a month’s warning.Starting this week, those who still fail to return to office will be placed on administrative leave. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Vaping study shows horror risks including heart disease, organ failure and dementia

An expert leading the world's first controlled study into vaping's long-term effects, believes the health threat to vapers is even worse.

Events

4 d. ago Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge’s order

Health department orders NIH to hold Federal Register submissions – critical step in process for funding studiesThe Trump administration has blocked a crucial step in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) process for funding medical research, likely in violation of a federal judge’s temporary restraining order on federal funding freezes.The NIH has stopped submitting study sections – meetings in which scientists peer review NIH grant funding proposals – to the Federal Register after the Trump administration paused health agency communications. By law, study sections must appear on the register 15 days in advance of meetings. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago World's first study reveals truth about vaping that will horrify millions of e

The Manchester Metropolitan University study into the long-term effects of vaping, due to conclude next month and seen exclusively by the Daily Mirror, is set to blow apart the advice that e-cigs are a healthier alternative to cigarettes

Science

5 d. ago Yale scientists who risked careers to publish bombshell Covid vaccine study issue message to shot's victims

Researchers at Yale University have issued a message to Covid vaccine victims following a bombshell study published earlier this week detailing 'post-vaccination syndrome.'

Events

8 d. ago Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger heart attacks, study suggests

A team of international experts led by Swedish scientists claim an artificial sweetener found in thousands of food and drink items could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Events

9 d. ago Major new study finds 'worrying' UK health trend thanks to UPFs

A doctor has listed the foods we need to start eating now as a quarter of us are missing one vital nutrient

Politics