Health
Seeing other people’s holiday snaps online makes us sad, research suggests
Nine in ten Facebook users admitted to feeling low when they see friends travel posts.
New stats reveal NHS hospital superbugs have fallen over past decade but up on last year
But the new figures from Public Health England show a rise in e.coli.
Hot chillies could be the next weapon in the battle of the bulge caused by a fatty diet
Novel drug based on the spice capsaicin caused long term weight loss and improved metabolic health in mice
Eating plenty of fruit and veg ‘slashes risk of breast cancer’
A study showed women who consumed the most were 11 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those who ate the least
Five mindful running routes you should try in London
It’s 7pm and away from the hustle and bustle of evening commuters and the vibrant hum of London’s streets a calm stillness hangs in the air in Dulwich Wood. Together with the adjacent Sydenham Hill Wood the natural space contributes to the largest extant part of the ancient Great North Wood, and is one of many spots earmarked in a collection of mindful running routes designed to refresh your mental wellbeing as well as your physical fitness. As most city...
When a misdiagnosis can leave you out of pocket
Over the past 6 years, the NHS has had a total of 7,629 successful claims for misdiagnosis brought against it, totalling £1.024bn in compensation in England since 2012. With such staggering numbers, it’s easy to see why people often feel a strong sense of anger at the situation. It is polarising, with some angry about understaffing and underfunding causing such mistakes, and some angry that people would make a claim against one of our greatest public services. In the case...
Cannabis ‘can act as a treatment for cancer’
Researchers say that naturally occurring compounds in the plant may stop cancer cells from spreading and block tumour blood supplies
Depression really can start in the womb as babies are influenced by mother’s mental state
One year-old infants whose mothers had the blues during pregnancy had higher levels of a stress hormone, British study found.
Jogging or cycling to work in a city is still beneficial despite the pollution, scientists say
A study of over 50,000 middle aged people found moderate bike riding for four or more days a week cut recurrent heart attacks by 31 percent.