10p vegetable slashes cancer risk by up to 15%
Eating around 300g of carrots a week is associated with a 15% lower risk of cancer, according to research by Newcastle University's Dr Kirsten Brandt.
Category : Health
Home Vaccine Scheme Launches in England to Protect Vulnerable Children
Pilot scheme sends health visitors to give childhood vaccines at home to boost falling coverage; one in five unprotected at primary school.
Treasury worker killed herself day after anonymous complaint
A 26-year-old Treasury worker took her own life one day after an anonymous complaint was made about her, an inquest has heard. She had an exemplary record.
Streeting stakes NHS future on digital revolution with expanded app and league tables
Wes Streeting unveils plan to transform NHS with expanded app, digital tools, and hospital league tables, aiming for efficiency but experts warn of risks.
Reeves Pension Cap to Cost Millions of Savers £84 a Year
Over 3 million workers face £84 annual loss from new cap on pension salary sacrifice, official figures show.
Love Island's Jonny Mitchell announces he is to become a father for first time
Former Love Island star Jonny Mitchell confirms he and partner Simone Engelhardt are expecting their first child, due at the end of the year.
Biology teacher becomes first UK patient to receive 'gamechanger' MS therapy
A biology teacher becomes the first UK patient to receive CAR T-cell therapy for MS at UCLH, part of a global trial offering hope for the condition.
Gray rocking: the festive survival technique that could keep family peace
Experts say acting like a 'gray rock' - being boring and non-committal - can defuse tense festive family gatherings, but warn it comes with costs.
Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon: Baby Nancy hospitalised with serious infections
Lucy Fallon's baby daughter Nancy was hospitalised with infections and sickness, the Coronation Street actress revealed.
Super Bowl party foods: experts warn of heart risks from fatty favourites
Health experts warn Super Bowl viewers about fatty foods like wings, pizza, chips and brownies, which pose heart risks due to high sodium, saturated fat and sugar.
Mum realised life is short after son Nathan's tragic death
Wallasey mum Lisa Slater, 41, has told of her shock after son Nathan, 18, died by suicide in November 2024 and urges others to talk about mental health.
Mary Berry's apple crumble recipe praised as 'the best' by home bakers
Mary Berry's six-ingredient apple crumble recipe earns 4.9 stars and rave reviews. Perfect for autumn, served hot with custard or cream.
‘You can’t scratch an itch underneath your skin’: Beauty writer opens up about eczema
Beauty writer Anita Bhagwandas shares her experience of living with eczema, from childhood onset to adult flare-ups, and the difficulties of finding effective treatment.
Former CDC official says 'only sees harm' to public health under RFK Jr
Demetre Daskalakis resigned in protest, warning of ideological interference in vaccination and public health under Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Ancient worm-like ancestor shaped the evolution of modern eyesight
A study traces vertebrate eyes to a worm-like ancestor 600 million years ago, revealing how paired and midline light-sensing cells evolved.
Walking with Weighted Vests: The UK's Top Fitness Trend
Weighted vests are the UK's top fitness trend, offering a simple way to intensify walks. Trials and studies show benefits for strength, endurance and calorie burn.
Coastguard helicopter and lifeboats rescue woman on Caldey
A woman was airlifted to hospital after a medical emergency on Caldey Island, prompting a coastguard helicopter and two RNLI lifeboats to launch.
James Martin's three-ingredient roast potato recipe promises 'perfectly crispy' results
TV chef James Martin shares his simple three-ingredient method for perfectly crispy roast potatoes using King Edward potatoes, fat and sea salt.
Woman Over 50 Uses 15 Collagen and Impresses Hairdresser
A woman over 50 says her hairdresser noticed rapid hair growth after using a £15 collagen supplement from iHerb, and it suits her perfectly.
Why socialising could help you live longer: neuroscientist Ben Rein on the science of connection
Neuroscientist Ben Rein explains why socialising is crucial for health, citing studies on stroke recovery and mortality, and criticises inaccurate neuroscience online.
Sepsis 'hidden killer' leaves woman with double amputation after cold-like symptoms
Beth Budgen from Berkshire lost both legs to sepsis after mistaking early signs for a cold. She urges others to learn the symptoms.
Mounjaro users warned over alcohol during bank holiday weekend
Mounjaro users are being warned to limit alcohol over the bank holiday as it can cause side effects like low blood sugar and stall weight loss.
NHS Dental Crisis: Patients Left in Agony as A&E Admissions Soar
NHS dental crisis sees thousands turn to A&E as tooth decay becomes leading cause of hospital admissions for children. 90% of dentists not taking new patients.
Aid cuts could lead to 22.6 million avoidable deaths by 2030, study warns
Modelling in The Lancet Global Health finds severe aid cuts could cause 22.6 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million under-fives.
Martin Lewis urges unpaid carers to reclaim Council Tax discount after councils fix errors
Martin Lewis urges unpaid carers to check for Council Tax discount after 69 councils fixed incorrect info, with backdated claims possible.
Washington dad's family pushes for inquest two years on
New probes have been launched into Bill Trotter's death as his family continues to fight for an inquest two years after the Washington-born dad died in Carlisle.
Beans and a slow pace: the Ikarian diet secrets for a longer life
Discover the plant-based diet and lifestyle secrets of Ikaria, a Greek Blue Zone where one-third of residents live past 90, as explored in Diane Kochilas's new cookbook.
Zara Tindall reveals Greek yoghurt breakfast keeps her cholesterol low
Zara Tindall has revealed she eats Greek yoghurt for breakfast to keep her cholesterol down, sharing her daily diet and fitness secrets.
WHO: Ultra-processed food lawsuits hinder health drives
The World Health Organization has warned that ultra-processed food companies are using lawsuits against governments to delay or block public health measures.
Mother Reveals Son's Death Made Her Realise Life Is Short
Lisa Slater has paid tribute to her 18-year-old son Nathan from Wallasey after he took his own life, and now urges others to speak out about mental health.
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