Health
Rise in children admitted to hospital for eating disorders
More than half of the 2018/19 admissions in children were for anorexia, up 12% from the year before.
Anxiety about going back to work ‘may be alcohol withdrawal symptoms’
Consultant Dr Mark Wright also fears people use Dry January as excuse for year-round heavy drinking.
Four cups of coffee a day over the festive period could save you piling on the pounds, say scientists
Caffeine was found to reduce fat absorption by 20 per cent and reduce weight gain by 16 per cent.
Removing lead from petrol may have sparked decline in dementia cases
A promising downward trend in rates of the devastating brain disease has been reported across North America and Europe.
Good sleep pattern reduces risk of heart disease and stroke new research reveals
Even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, this could be offset to some extent by good sleep patterns, research suggests.
Study reveals just how unequal access to dignified healthcare is at the end of people’s lives
Just 14% of people around the world have access to top level palliative care services that allow them to die with dignity, a new study has found.
Eating chillies regularly ‘reduces risk of death from a heart attack’
New research suggests eating chilli peppers more than four times a week is linked to a reduction of death risk for cardiac and cerebrovascular causes.
Minimally invasive procedure ‘relieves tremors in Parkinson’s patients’
The approach applies pulses of focused ultrasound to the brain, scientists say.
Brits convinced public transport is a major cause of winter illness
This is due to a lack of fresh air, germs covering handrails and seats, and being in close proximity to strangers.