Space and Science

'Holy grail' blood test for over 50 cancers brings 'exciting' results

'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,…

October 18, 2025

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…

October 17, 2025

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…

October 17, 2025

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…

October 17, 2025

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…

October 17, 2025

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…

October 16, 2025

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…

October 16, 2025

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…

October 14, 2025

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…

October 14, 2025

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.…

October 14, 2025