Health & Wellness Articles
Health
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
2026-07-16
Health
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.
2026-07-16
Health
NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'
He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.
2026-07-16
Fitness
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
2026-07-16
Health
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
2026-07-16
Health
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
2026-07-16
Health
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
2026-07-16
Health
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
2026-07-16
Health
County the place to develop spiritually, says monk
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
2026-07-16
Mental Health
Why listening to birdsong is good for you
Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus.
2026-07-16
Nutrition
More than 400 sick as CDC searches for the source of a mystery outbreak
A growing Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in four states, and investigators are still searching for the contaminated food responsible. The CDC warns the actual number of cases is likely much higher and urges anyone with symptoms to seek medical care.
2026-07-16
Nutrition
Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer
Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. After identifying this weak point, the team designed a decoy protein that successfully blocked the toxin in mice. The discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent inflammation and colon tumors.
2026-07-16
Mental Health
Common constipation drug may help clear depression brain fog
An existing constipation drug may have an unexpected new use: helping clear the "brain fog" that often lingers after depression. In a small clinical trial, people with a history of depression who took the medication prucalopride for about a week performed better on tests of memory, attention, and thinking speed than those who received a placebo. The drug targets a serotonin receptor found in both the gut and the brain, and researchers saw no significant side effects.
2026-07-16
Health
The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink"
Calum was poisoned by methanol and has since joined a campaign to raise awareness of the risks
2026-07-15
Mental Health
What in the World
A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes
2026-07-15
Health
The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered that a microscopic skeleton inside neurons does much more than hold cells together. It acts as a gatekeeper that controls what brain cells absorb and when they absorb it. When this protective structure weakens, neurons rapidly take in harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that stabilizing it could become a promising new strategy for preventing brain cell damage.
2026-07-15
Mental Health
Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger
Going to the cinema, visiting museums, or attending concerts may do more than entertain. Researchers found that older adults who regularly participated in cultural activities tended to have bodies that functioned like those of people about three years younger. They believe stronger social ties, better mental health, and healthier habits could help explain the link, although more research is needed to determine whether cultural activities directly slow aging.
2026-07-15
Health
This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer
An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic changes with human cancers, offering a rare opportunity to study the disease as it develops naturally.
2026-07-15
Health
Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus
A deadly fungus has wiped out amphibian populations around the globe, yet some mysteriously recover. Researchers discovered that survivors develop powerful immune defenses while they are still tadpoles, giving them a head start before the fungus can attack after metamorphosis. The study also uncovered a vast collection of previously unknown antimicrobial peptides that could someday inspire new drugs to fight infections.
2026-07-15
Nutrition
Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure
A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure. Researchers hope the discovery will lead to healthier ways to enhance the cardiovascular and performance benefits of dietary nitrate without relying on sugar.
2026-07-15