Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier? Read More
Measles holiday warning as cases rise in Europe
As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many popular European destinations, with vaccination rates in the UK still far below what experts advise. Read More
Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing
Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant cases is low. Read More
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill’s penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister’s frustration over slow penicillin production. Read More
Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows
Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels. Read More
Hopes ‘game-changing find’ could ease chronic pain
Marlene Lowe is among those helping University of Aberdeen researchers to help millions of sufferers. Read More
Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests
Study found no evidence of significant rise with jump in demand for help down to under-diagnosis. Read More
First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection. Read More
Disposable vape ban begins – but will it have an impact?
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK. Read More
People say cola and fries are helping their migraines – but there’s a twist
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack? Read More