Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk

Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk: A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with...

Surge in UK hay fever sufferers

A new study by Allergy UK in partnership with Kleenex has revealed that nearly half (49%) of the UK population now suffer from hay fever,...

Antidepressant withdrawal or relapse?

Antidepressant withdrawal or relapse? Doctors can’t really tell: Doctors need more evidence to help patients stop taking antidepressants safely and effectively, a collaborative study with The...

Get to grips with gut health

Get to grips with gut health: Five tips for a fit and healthy year: As we head into the spring/summer season, our list of goals...

Breastfeeding: 5 Common problems

Breastfeeding your new baby can be difficult, and with side effects like sore nipples, engorgement and thrush, sometimes it can be hard to keep going....

Health checks men must start today

Health checks men must start today : It’s more important than ever to safeguard your health, and fortunately there are a few health checks every...

Discontinuing antidepressants

Discontinuing antidepressants requires careful planning: The decision to stop prescribing long-term anti-depressants should be made only after careful preparation by GPs and their patients, University...

Endocrine disruptors and breast cancer risk

Review summarizes known links between endocrine disruptors and breast cancer risk: Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to...