Sugar ‘not necessary’ for a good cuppa

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The cup that cheers… but do you really need sugar in it? It might be a ritual for many but scientists say your cup of tea does not actually need a spoonful of sugar. A study found participants were able to cut it out without their enjoyment being affected […]

Opioid painkillers ‘must carry prominent warnings’

Image copyright PA All opioid medicines will carry prominent warnings on their labels stating they can cause addiction, the health secretary has announced. Matt Hancock acted after figures in England and Wales revealed a-more-than 60% increase in prescriptions for opioid painkillers in the last decade. People needed protection “from the darker side to painkillers,” he […]

Obesity and depression ‘hand-in-hand’ in children

Image copyright Getty Images Obese seven-year-olds are at greater risk of suffering emotional problems, such as anxiety and low mood, when they reach 11, a large UK study suggests. The Liverpool researchers found obesity and mental health were closely linked, and gradually increased throughout childhood. Girls tended to have higher BMIs and more emotional problems […]

Opioid painkillers ‘must carry prominent warnings’

Image copyright PA All opioid medicines will carry prominent warnings on their labels stating they can cause addiction, the health secretary has announced. Matt Hancock acted after figures in England and Wales revealed a-more-than 60% increase in prescriptions for opioid painkillers in the last decade. People needed protection “from the darker side to painkillers,” he […]

Cosmetic procedures: Firms warned over ‘duty of care’

Image copyright Getty Images England’s top doctor says practitioners offering cosmetic procedures should have training to help them protect vulnerable clients from “quick fixes”. Prof Stephen Powis believes providers should be officially registered and trained to spot people with body-image or other mental-health issues. NHS England says only 100 out of 1,000 practitioners are currently […]

Obesity and depression ‘hand-in-hand’ in children

Image copyright Getty Images Obese seven-year-olds are at greater risk of suffering emotional problems, such as anxiety and low mood, when they reach 11, a large UK study suggests. The Liverpool researchers found obesity and mental health were closely linked, and gradually increased throughout childhood. Girls tended to have higher BMIs and more emotional problems […]

Opioid painkillers ‘must carry prominent warnings’

Image copyright PA All opioid medicines will carry prominent warnings on their labels stating they can cause addiction, the health secretary has announced. Matt Hancock acted after figures in England and Wales revealed a-more-than 60% increase in prescriptions for opioid painkillers in the last decade. People needed protection “from the darker side to painkillers,” he […]

Cosmetic procedures: Firms warned over ‘duty of care’

Image copyright Getty Images England’s top doctor says practitioners offering cosmetic procedures should have training to help them protect vulnerable clients from “quick fixes”. Prof Stephen Powis believes providers should be officially registered and trained to spot people with body-image or other mental-health issues. NHS England says only 100 out of 1,000 practitioners are currently […]

Obesity and depression ‘hand-in-hand’ in children

Image copyright Getty Images Obese seven-year-olds are at greater risk of suffering emotional problems, such as anxiety and low mood, when they reach 11, a large UK study suggests. The Liverpool researchers found obesity and mental health were closely linked, and gradually increased throughout childhood. Girls tended to have higher BMIs and more emotional problems […]

Obesity and depression ‘hand-in-hand’ in children

Image copyright Getty Images Obese seven-year-olds are at greater risk of suffering emotional problems, such as anxiety and low mood, when they reach 11, a large UK study suggests. The Liverpool researchers found obesity and mental health were closely linked, and gradually increased throughout childhood. Girls tended to have higher BMIs and more emotional problems […]

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