Yin Yang1 and breast cancer
Scientists have unveiled clues about a mysterious molecule called Yin Yang1 - and revealed it may fuel tumour growth in…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Paul Cosford: Meeting my palliative care team
Professor Paul Cosford, medical director of Public Health England, continues his occasional series on his experience as a patient with…
DNA discovery could help target cancer cells
Scientists have made a major discovery about how cells repair broken strands of DNA that could have huge implications for…
Allergy antibody may protect skin against cancer
An allergy antibody known as Immunoglobulin E, or IgE, may protect the skin against cancer, according to new study led…
Sunscreen: the spots you miss
With summer in full swing, many of us will slap on some sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful UV…
Attitudes in pregnancy can affect child’s weight gain
Teenagers are less likely to be overweight if their mum or dad had a positive attitude during pregnancy, a new…
Why shift workers are more prone to obesity
The mystery of why night shift workers face increased risk of obesity and other metabolic illnesses is starting to unravel,…
HIFU is effective against prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Using high energy ultrasound beams to destroy prostate cancer tumours may be as effective as surgery or radiotherapy, but with…
A new era of Yoga
Yoga treats and maintains not only our physical health but our mental health too. In today's rat race for amassing…
The life of the single woman
Being a single woman in our society today is tough. We live in a culture that still sees ‘happily ever…