Image copyright Getty Images The increased risk of breast cancer from menopausal hormone therapy lasts more than a decade after treatment stops, a major report suggests. The researchers at the University of Oxford say the results mean the risk of breast cancer is double what women are currently being told. They estimate a million cases […]
Image copyright Getty Images The increased risk of breast cancer from menopausal hormone therapy lasts more than a decade after treatment stops, a major report suggests. The researchers at the University of Oxford say the results mean the risk of breast cancer is double what women are currently being told. They estimate a million cases […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Eggs and milk are key sources of the nutrient People who eat vegan or plant-based diets should ensure they are getting enough of a key, but little-known, brain nutrient, say experts. Choline, which helps transfer signals between nerve cells, is highest in dairy foods and meat. Nutritionist Emma Derbyshire […]
Image copyright Getty Images A genetic analysis of almost half a million people has concluded there is no single “gay gene”. The study, published in Science, used data from the UK Biobank and 23andMe, and found some genetic variants associated with same-sex relationships. But genetic factors accounted for, at most, 25% of same-sex behaviour. Advocacy […]
Image copyright Getty Images Doctors and NHS leaders have warned that a no-deal Brexit would make it “likely” there will be a delay in flu vaccine supply this year. They say the EU departure date coincides with the winter season in a way that creates “a perfect storm for the NHS”. Major flu vaccine manufacturer […]
Image copyright Getty Images Councils in England fear they will be left with a big hole in their care budgets because three stopgap funding pots are due to end next year. Local government leaders warn they will have to start scrapping services within weeks unless extra money arrives in next week’s government spending plans. Nearly […]
Image copyright Getty Images Councils in England fear they will be left with a big hole in their care budgets because three stopgap funding pots are due to end next year. Local government leaders warn they will have to start scrapping services within weeks unless extra money arrives in next week’s government spending plans. Nearly […]
Image copyright Getty Images Councils in England fear they will be left with a big hole in their care budgets because three stopgap funding pots are due to end next year. Local government leaders warn they will have to start scrapping services within weeks unless extra money arrives in next week’s government spending plans. Nearly […]
Image copyright Getty Images Councils in England fear they will be left with a big hole in their care budgets because three stopgap funding pots are due to end next year. Local government leaders warn they will have to start scrapping services within weeks unless extra money arrives in next week’s government spending plans. Nearly […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Pinterest is an online scrap booking platform Pinterest users searching for vaccine-related information will be directed to results from “public health organisations”. Last year, the social platform stopped showing results for vaccine searches to tackle the spread of misinformation. Social media companies are facing increasing scrutiny over how they […]
