3 h. ago Staying single for too long could impact young people’s health, study finds

Younger Americans are lonelier than ever

Politics

25 h. ago ‘No evidence whatsoever’ Tylenol causes autism as Trump claims, according to experts

Trump has advised pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ rather than take the painkiller

Politics

30 h. ago ‘No evidence whatsoever’ Paracetamol causes autism as Trump claims, according to experts

Trump has advised pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ rather than take the painkiller

Politics

35 h. ago Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts

Comments by US President Donald Trump were criticised by autism campaigners and scientists in the UK and around the world.

Sport

45 h. ago Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study

Researchers warned avoiding paracetamol might expose mothers to risks associated with untreated pain and fever, such as miscarriage or congenital defects.

Politics

45 h. ago Taking paracetamol in pregnancy does NOT increase risk of autism or ADHD, huge study finds

PARACETAMOL during pregnancy does not raise the baby’s risk of autism, ADHD or learning disabilities, a gold standard study has ruled. Experts say it rubbishes President Donald Trump’s “don’t take it” warning that spooked mums-to-be last year. He claimed studies had linked the painkiller to autism but that research is accused of being biased and...

Events

46 h. ago Rare genetic form of diabetes detected in newborn babies for first time

Research shows mutation of the TMEM167A gene is responsible for the rare form of neonatal diabetes

Politics

54 h. ago What’s the easiest way to get healthy? I tried biohacking my life to live longer

Small changes to sleep, diet, and exercise can have significant benefits – and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a new study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional 5 minutes of sleep, 2 minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

Society

54 h. ago Can the tiniest of changes to sleep, diet and exercise help me live longer?

A study found small changes to key behaviours can have significant benefits, and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional five minutes of sleep, two minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems – study

UK study comes as ministers consider Australia’s ban on social media use for under-16sScreen time spent gaming or on social media does not cause mental health problems in teenagers, according to a large-scale study.With ministers in the UK considering whether to follow Australia’s example by banning social media use for under-16s, the findings challenge concerns that long periods spent gaming or scrolling TikTok or Instagram s driving an increase in teenagers’ depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago New PIP reforms could impact Blue Badge holders or people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process for the daily living and mobility components will be completed by this Autumn.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘At 21, I had a dual liver and kidney transplant. Now I’m training to be a surgeon’

Andy Prigg’s own health journey inspired him to study medicine at Sheffield University

Science

5 d. ago Lower and middle earners get a Scottish Budget boost but wealthy homeowners hit

The Scottish Budget will impact people’s finances north of the border - benefiting lower and middle earners thanks to changes to income tax thresholds, but hitting those living in the most expensive properties.

Economics

5 d. ago New study reveals around a quarter of dementia patients are prescribed risky drugs despite safety warnings

Roughly 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed at least one ‘potentially inappropriate’ drug between 2013 and 2021

Events

5 d. ago The 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Screen time for young people can have a number of cognitive effects

Politics

5 d. ago Dementia patients are prescribed risky drugs despite safety warnings, new study reveals

Roughly 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed at least one ‘potentially inappropriate’ drug between 2013 and 2021

Events

8 d. ago Sleeping in on the weekends can help boost your teen’s mental health, study finds

Teenagers in the U.S. are getting less sleep than they were 20 years ago

Politics

9 d. ago Man loses all his hair and stops sweating after getting tattoo

Concerns are growing about complications caused by tattoos that range from mild skin irritations to more severe allergic reactions

Politics

1 week ago Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows

The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impactThe household burning of plastic for heating and cooking is widespread in developing countries, suggests a global study that raises concerns about its health and environmental impacts.The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, surveyed more than 1,000 respondents across 26 countries. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago The light exercise as effective for depression as psychological therapy

Brisk walking is one of the exercises proven to help tackle depression, according to a new review

Science