Health & Wellbeing
- The Guardian
Alzheimer’s disease progression slowed by new drug
Results from lecanemab drug study hailed as ‘historic moment’ for Alzheimer’s treatment
- The Telegraph
Don’t be fooled by the extraordinary health claims on these foods
When chef Gordon Ramsay launched a new gin last year, in partnership with the Scottish producer Eden Mill, a Facebook advert for the brand made it sound rather wholesome. It included the claim that the gin retained the micro-nutrients of honeyberries, “which have more antioxidants than blueberries, more potassium than bananas, more vitamin C than oranges and a flavour like a mixture of blueberry, plum and grape”.
- Women's Health UK
'My painful bloating after meals had a surprising link to this common hormonal health condition’
This writer had a gut feeling about what could be wrong…
- Evening Standard
Child with mental health condition faces 79-hour A&E waiting time
At one hospital trust a young patient waited more than 79 hours before seeing a doctor for treatment, according to research by the Labour Party. Twenty nine NHS Hospital Trusts were asked what the longest stays in A&E were for a child who presented with a mental health issue, over the past 12 months. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay and North Bristol NHS Trust both saw children waiting over 60 hours, while Medway NHS Foundation Trust had a child patient spend more than 45 hours in A&E.
- Yahoo Life UK
The different types of breast cancers as 'Dear Deidre' Sanders shares diagnosis
Following the media agony aunt, 77, sharing her diagnosis of 'high grade ductal carcinoma in situ', a look at the varying breast cancer types in more detail.
- Evening Standard
Yoga at work recommended to improve employee mental health
Global health leaders have set out steps to improve employee mental health.
The TelegraphWhy loneliness can be worse for your health than smoking
Loneliness is worse for ageing than smoking, scientists have found, after discovering that people who feel isolated are nearly 20 months older than their chronological age.
- Yahoo Life UK
Woman who hid ‘embarrassing’ colitis now wants to break taboo around the disease
Nancy Ndure, 27, has marked how far she's come by skydiving and raising money and awareness – what is ulcerative colitis?
- Evening Standard
What is motor neurone disease and what causes it? Rugby star Kevin Sinfield’s 300-mile challenge for MND
Kevin Sinfield launches his toughest challenge yet to raise money for motor neurone disease
- Yahoo Life UK
Why do I keep getting colds – and how can I prevent them?
The common cold virus can survive on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours – here's how to stay germ-free this autumn and winter.
- The Telegraph
What your hands say about your health
Public concern over the condition of King Charles’s swollen hands and fingers is not new. They drew attention at the funeral of his father, Prince Philip, in April last year and as far back as 1982 the then Prince wrote to a friend that the newborn Prince William had similarly sausage-like fingers.
- The Telegraph
Why we shrink with age – and what it tells us about our heart health
Of all the trials and tribulations that come with ageing, there is one that's spoken about less than the rest: shrinking.
- The Telegraph
My husband feared our wellness retreat would be woo-woo central – I needed to prove him wrong
I sneakily opened one eye to see what my husband was doing. He was flailing his arms to loud trance music as a yoga teacher in harem pants shouted: “Look through your third eye! See your dream! Now build your dream! Build it!”
- The Guardian
Urgent call for review into sentencing pregnant women due to health risks
Experts and campaigners write open letter to justice secretary and Sentencing Council warning of dangers of giving birth in jail
- Evening Standard
Modified herpes virus shows promise killing off cancer cells as London patient sees disease vanish
A modified herpes virus has shown promise in killing off cancer cells in early stage clinical trials, as one London patient claimed the treatment completely cured the disease. Scientists say the injection, which contains a weakened form of the herpes simplex virus, could offer a lifeline to people with advanced cancers. Krzysztof Wojkowski, 39, a builder from West London, was among the patients who took part in the ongoing phase one safety trial.
- The Guardian
Little evidence screaming helps mental health, say psychologists
Experts question long-term benefits of therapy for mental and psychological disorders
- The Guardian
Fetterman’s health at center of US Senate race in Pennsylvania as Oz fights to close gap
Democratic Senate nominee says he hopes supporters don’t ‘have a doctor in your life making fun of it’ amid questions over stroke
- Evening Standard
Icy swim may cut ‘bad’ body fat but further health benefits unclear – study
Researchers say it is uncertain whether or not winter swimmers are naturally healthier.
- The Telegraph
‘Treatment milestone’ as new drug slows symptoms of motor neurone disease
A “remarkable” new drug that slows and even reverses symptoms of motor neurone disease (MND) in a year has been hailed as a “treatment milestone” for those with the progressive condition.
- Evening Standard
Health Secretary pledges to tackle GP access and keep A&E target
Therese Coffey said a range of workers will be used to ease the burden on GPs.
- Yahoo Life UK
Vitamin D supplements: When and why you should take them
Whether you need them yourself, or want to know about giving them to your child, use this expert-approved advice.
- Yahoo Life UK
Flu jab: Who's eligible for the NHS vaccine rollout and how to book
Don't miss out on your free flu vaccine to protect yourself from getting seriously ill this winter.
- The Guardian
Health secretary sets up £500m fund to discharge medically fit NHS patients
Thérèse Coffey announces measure aimed at freeing up beds in hospitals in England before winter pressures
- Yahoo Life UK
Signs and symptoms of heart failure as Rylan Clark reveals the impact of his divorce on his health
Rylan Clark has revealed he suffered heart failure twice in the wake of his marriage breakdown.
- Evening Standard
Tofersen: ‘Truly remarkable’ drug slows down motor neurone disease, researchers find
Researchers say improvements reported with tofersen was ‘moment of hope’ for disease
- Evening Standard
Health Secretary pledges to be patient ‘champion’ over GP access
Therese Coffey wants to free up GP time by bringing in other staff and sharing best practice across surgeries.