The Royal College of GPs has rescinded Julia Hartley-Brewer’s invitation to speak at its 2019 conference after doctors complained about a tweet defending Enoch Powell. Hundreds of people signed a petition calling for the cancellation over her “highly controversial views”. Ms Hartley-Brewer said “Twitter offence archaeologists” were punishing her. The RCGP said it “promotes inclusivity” […]
Image copyright Science Photo Library A fungus – genetically enhanced to produce spider toxin – can rapidly kill huge numbers of the mosquitoes that spread malaria, a study suggests. Trials, which took place in Burkina Faso, showed mosquito populations collapsed by 99% within 45 days. The researchers say their aim is not to make the […]
Image copyright Getty Images Men and women who use dating apps may be at increased risk of controlling their weight in unhealthy ways, a study suggests. The US research, based on a survey of 1,700 adults, found vomiting, laxative use and fasting were most common. But they said a direct link could not be proved […]
Image copyright Getty Images Men and women who use dating apps may be at increased risk of controlling their weight in unhealthy ways, a study suggests. The US research, based on a survey of 1,700 adults, found vomiting, laxative use and fasting were most common. But they said a direct link could not be proved […]
Image copyright Getty Images Men and women who use dating apps may be at increased risk of controlling their weight in unhealthy ways, a study suggests. The US research, based on a survey of 1,700 adults, found vomiting, laxative use and fasting were most common. But they said a direct link could not be proved […]
Image copyright Getty Images Men and women who use dating apps may be at increased risk of controlling their weight in unhealthy ways, a study suggests. The US research, based on a survey of 1,700 adults, found vomiting, laxative use and fasting were most common. But they said a direct link could not be proved […]
Image copyright Getty Images England’s chief medical officer says she is considering recommending a tax on unhealthy food to persuade parents to buy more fresh fruit and vegetables. Prof Dame Sally Davies has been asked to urgently review what more can be done to meet the government’s target of halving childhood obesity by 2030. Ideas […]
Image copyright Getty Images Ultra-processed foods – such as chicken nuggets, ice cream and breakfast cereals – have been linked to early death and poor health, scientists say. Researchers in France and Spain say the amount of such food being eaten has soared. Their studies are not definite proof of harm but do come hot […]
Image copyright Getty Images Ultra-processed foods – such as chicken nuggets, ice cream and breakfast cereals – have been linked to early death and poor health, scientists say. Researchers in France and Spain say the amount of such food being eaten has soared. Their studies are not definite proof of harm but do come hot […]
Image copyright Getty Images Transgender health issues will no longer be classified as mental and behavioural disorders under big changes to the World Health Organization’s global manual of diagnoses. The newly-approved version instead places issues of gender incongruence under a chapter on sexual health. A World Health Organization expert said it now understands transgender is […]
