'Holy grail' blood test for over 50 cancers brings 'exciting' results
A new blood test has shown promising results in detecting over 50 types of cancer, including hard-to-diagnose ones like pancreatic,…
Is it the new strain of Covid or a cold?
If you are feeling under the weather, here is some expert advice to help you figure out whether you have…
How do I know if my cough is pneumonia?
Don’t underplay your symptoms as pneumonia requires prompt treatment. London (PA Media/dpa) - Coughs and colds are rife this time of…
Why is loneliness on the rise among young and old?
More and more people - young and old - are feeling lonely, new research shows. How can it be that…
Eye-tracking system can detect Alzheimer’s tendency, study finds
London (PA Media/dpa) - Eye-tracking technology can provide a cheaper alternative to diagnosing a genetic tendency towards Alzheimer’s disease than “expensive…
Why jogging makes your nose run
Berlin (dpa) - Everything felt fine at home, but a few minutes into your run, your nose starts to run…
Mother theory? Why female gorillas live long after their last birth
Berlin (dpa) - Unusual for animals from a biological point of view, female mountain gorillas often live many years after…
Mother theory? Why female gorllas live long after their last birth
Berlin (dpa) - Unusual for animals from a biological point of view, female mountain gorillas often live many years after…
The threat of antibiotic resistance is worsening. What can you do?
Geneva (dpa) - Bacteria are rapidly developing resistance to antibiotics, the World Health Organization (WHO) says, calling on people around…
Peppermints improve alertness when sick with a cold, study suggests
London (PA Media/dpa) - Eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold, according to research.…