Health
Cell study offers more diabetic patients chance of transplant
Diabetic patients could benefit from a breakthrough that enables scientists to take cells from the pancreas and change their function to produce insulin.
‘Middle age’ now begins at 53
Brits don’t actually hit ‘middle age’ until they turn 53, research has shown. A lifestyle study of 2,000 men and women found attitudes towards hitting the middle of our years are rapidly changing.
The strange nocturnal habits of a nation revealed
Millions of us are being kept awake by the strange nocturnal habits of our other halves a new study has revealed.
Run for the Future saved my life
A retired engineer who was diagnosed with prostate cancer after having a free PSA blood test at a Bristol charity event, is urging men not to ignore the warning signs.
Children of obese mothers face risk of early death
Children born to obese mothers are more likely to die early as adults than those whose mothers were a normal weight, a study has found.
Harness the power of hedgerows this winter
Rosehips are a common sight in British hedgerows, adding a splash of colour to Autumnal walks.
Builders are the nation’s healthiest workers - nurses surprisingly suffer
Britain’s builders are the healthiest workers in the country, according to new research. The surprising findings emerged in a study of 2,000 employees, which analysed the food choices, lifestyle habits, fitness levels and working environments of people across a wide range of sectors.
Dengue Fever on the rise
Holidaymakers and travellers are being advised to take extra precautions to protect against insect bites, following a three-fold increase in cases of Denge Fever since January 2013.
Pensioners face worsening health in first five years of retirement
For millions of Britain's retirees, the first five ‘golden years' bring life changes, which can impact their financial circumstances, or alter the most suitable way of structuring their retirement income, according to research from retirement specialist LV=.
More than just a little ‘feel good’
It may have this week emerged that the UK has seen a 0.5% rise in people’s happiness and well-being over the last year but currently, nearly a quarter of Britons have been identified as feeling good about themselves everyday.
The Big Chill - what is Kriotherapy?
Thought you’d tried even the most unusual spa treatments? Vampire facial, check. Gem stone massage, check. Hay body wrap, check.
We wait one year before taking health problems to the doctor
Brits grin and bear medical problems for a year before getting checked out by their doctor, it has been revealed.
Lay back and relax with Lemongrass
Lemongrass tea may be a relatively unknown drink in the UK, but it has a long history of use in parts of Asia, where it is not only drunk for its great taste, but also to aid relaxation.
Illness abroad - four problems plague average holidayer
The typical Brit returns home from their summer holiday having experienced at least four problems on their sunshine break, research has shown.
It's about time
We live in a world where most women juggle work, children, friends, and a busy social life - leaving them feeling like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day!