- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Beware of cold sores under the mistletoe this Christmas
While a crusty lesion may put you off puckering up, only a third of people with the responsible virus suffer cold sores.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Alzheimer's drug could reduce cognitive decline by up to 40%
Patients also demonstrated improvements to their memory and ability to carry out day-to-day tasks, like cleaning, laundry and paying bills.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Hair dye and chemical straighteners linked to increased breast cancer risk, study suggests
There was little to no increase in breast cancer risk for semi-permanent or temporary dye use.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Rob Delaney on losing his two-year-old son to cancer and the great care the NHS gave
Delaney's son Henry passed away at home in January 2018, aged two.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Actor issues warning after carbon monoxide poisoning scare
Anna Faris was renting a holiday home with her family over Thanksgiving.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Why do we need to pee more in winter?
What is it about cold weather that has us needing the loo?
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
'Bad cholesterol' levels should be checked from age of 25, study suggests
Knowing about 'bad cholesterol' levels earlier could enable adults to take preventative measures to lower their risk of heart disease.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Honey 'dressings' could ward off infections after an operation
Manuka honey prevented bacterial infections in the laboratory for up to three weeks.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Social media may be fuelling eating disorders in children as young as 12
The scientists worry posting and commenting on pictures online drives “thin-ideal internalisation”.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Brushing your teeth three times a day could keep your heart healthy
Poor oral hygiene may allow 'bad bacteria' in the mouth to enter the blood via the gums, which could affect heart health.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Nine in 10 products in your make-up bag could be swarming with bacteria
Between 79% and 90% of the more than 460 cosmetics analysed had detectable levels of bacteria, including E.coli.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
How sugary are Christmas drinks? The high street's 10 worst offenders
One regular-sized hot chocolate can contain an astonishing 47.9g of sugar.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Influencer reveals battle with rare lung disease diagnosis: 'I was given 7 months to live'
Miroslava Duma is married with three children.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
'Optimism' for an HIV vaccine as soon as 2021
Three jabs are entering the final stage of testing before they get put forward for approval.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Beer fans rejoice – the popular tipple can be 'very, very healthy', a scientist says
Certain strong Belgian beers – such as Hoegaarden, Westmalle Tripel and Echt Kriekenbier – may help boost gut bacteria, Prof Eric Claassen has said.
- StyleThe Independent
World Aids Day 2019: What is the HIV medicine PrEP and is it available in the UK?
As World Aids Day 2019 takes place, NHS England is facing pressure to begin offering the groundbreaking HIV medicine Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).Administered as a pill under the brand name Truvada, patients in England can currently only receive PrEP without charge as part of the Impact Trial, which began in September 2017 and aims to test its effectiveness on 13,000 people.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Couple get married in last-minute ceremony after discovering son, 8, has weeks to live
Hannah Colishaw, 33, and Henry Matthews, 30, had planned their wedding for summer 2020.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
How to spot someone is lonely and what to do to help
Over nine million people in the UK, more than the population of London, are “always or often” lonely.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Hollyoaks actress has hair transplant for receding hairline: How the procedure works
A surgeon explains the procedure, how much it costs and how to know if you qualify to get it done.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Over half of teenagers say the 'sex talk' with their parents wasn't up to scratch
52% of 16 and 17-year-olds didn't rate their parents' sex education.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Air pollution on the London underground is 15 times higher than the capital’s streets
Microscopic particles may get "released" from tube wheels, escalators and refurbishment works.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Women are spending £5,000 on period products in their lifetime
The average woman spends around £10.24 on period products every month.
- StyleAlexandra Thompson
Half of women diagnosed with HIV in Europe are already progressing towards AIDS
HIV damages cells in the immune system, preventing them from fighting off everyday infections, like colds.
