New research has found that having tonsils removed during childhood is associated with triple the risk of upper respiratory tract diseases, including asthma and pneumonia. Researchers said their findings suggest
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A new study has found that moderate drinkers take less time off of work due to illness than those who do not drink at all and those who drink excessively. Although
New research shows that the right combination of exercise, sleep and wine can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has shown that Alzheimer’s is caused by the accumulation of
Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and gonorrhoea are on the rise in England, according to new data from Public Health England (PHE). The increasing number of diagnoses is putting
In a new clinical trial, researchers have demonstrated for the first time that immunotherapy could be effective in treating prostate cancer. Although the therapy will not be effective for most
Artificial intelligence might be better than dermatologists at correctly identifying skin cancer, according to new research. The findings could help improve strategies to detect cancerous skin lesions early on and
The number of daily smokers in France dropped by 1 million in 2017 compared to 2016, according to a new report from France’s health ministry. The ministry attributed the decline
Irish citizens have voted to repeal the constitution’s Eighth Amendment, which has effectively banned abortion in Ireland since 1983. Although polls in the weeks leading up to the referendum showed
Unhealthy lifestyles are contributing to a rise in cases of cancer around the world, according to new research from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). The analysis evaluated evidence spanning
The Mediterranean diet has been touted as an example of healthy eating for years. However, new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that southern European countries have the