Brexit could limit the ability of UK citizens with long-term illnesses to travel in Europe, British MEPs have warned. In a letter to UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, a cross-party
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Researchers have discovered the age at which a woman experiences menopause could be linked to her diet. In the first study of its kind in the UK, scientists found that
Taxing sweet foods could have more health benefits than a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, according to a new study. Researchers in the UK, where a levy on sugary drinks came
Researchers say they have debunked a myth that endurance sports including marathon running weaken the immune system. A new review of research articles shows that strenuous exercise may in fact
Researchers have linked an outbreak of the Candida auris fungus in Oxford University Hospitals’ Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to multi-use patient monitoring equipment, including underarm thermometers. Candida auris, or
After a two-day meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended extra safety precautions for Sanofi’s dengue fever vaccine, Dengvaxia. WHO said on Thursday that the vaccine should
Scientists may have found out why some people appear to be able to eat whatever they want without gaining weight. According to a new study, individuals with a particular variation
New research has found that drinking as little as one alcoholic drink every day can shorten life expectancy. For a 40-year-old, consistently drinking 10 or more drinks per week could
Night owls have a higher risk of premature death than people who prefer to go to bed and wake up earlier, according to a new study. People who have a
Following complaints from central and eastern European member states, the European Commission announced on Wednesday that it would ban “dual quality food” in the European Union. Brands including Coca-Cola, Pepsi,