Sperm Production Can Be Blocked Safely And Reversibly Without Hormones, Discover Scientists Working On Male Birth Control
The proof-of-concept in mice opens the door to future investigation of this pathway in humans.
Hospitals coping well with doctor strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
Skin patch from organ donor helped patient spot his new lung was being rejected
Darren White, 53, was given steroids when tests showed his body was rejecting his new lung three months after his transplant.
Family raise awareness of 14-month-old daughter’s mystery illness
Elyza began experiencing symptoms at just two months old.
'I had no idea I had a heart condition until I used this simple iPhone hack'
Caite Smith, from Merseyside, brushed off her initial symptoms of Graves’ disease, including her dizziness and fast-beating heart, but an app on her iPhone proved vital
Consultants hit out at striking doctors and warn walkouts will cause weeks of chaos
‘Knackered’ consultants warn resident doctor’s strike will ‘put them in an early grave’
Doctors' strike: Don't put off treatment during walkout, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.
'Do not eat' beef item as urgent recall issued after listeria found
The Food Standards Agency said it could cause vomiting and diarrhoea
Striking doctor's plea as Wes Streeting hits back with NHS vow
As resident doctors start a six-day NHS walkout over pay, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and strike leader Dr Jack Fletcher both write for the Mirror to make their case
Palm reading for the wellness age: can a hand scan really tell your health fortune?
The OligoScan promises results comparable to a blood test — in seconds and without pain. Jessica Burrell tries it out
People on Universal Credit given April 6 £212.54 loss warning
There are just days to go before a change is made and failure to act in time could mean missing out of £212.54 a month
Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid
AI predicted that a forgotten breast cancer drug could be repurposed to treat many respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses, and subsequent animal tests suggests it may be right
People 60+ warned to watch out for symptom of 'fatal' disease
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the UK, with around 10,500 new cases diagnosed each year
NHS prescription alert issued ahead of long Easter weekend
People have been reminded to take action before facing delays
New Breakthrough In Multiple Sclerosis Science Reveals Some Brain Cells Are Killed By Uncontrollable DNA Damage
Multiple sclerosis largely affects the brain’s internal “wiring”, but two new studies have found it also kills neurons by a previously unknown mechanism.
Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people
A virus seems to have jumped from marine animals into people for the first time ever, and it is causing serious vision problems
A Hidden Layer in Your DNA Is Running Your Body
More than 60 years after its discovery, scientists are still learning surprising ways DNA stores and translates instructions for life.
Weight-loss jabs to be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.
NHS could be ‘days away’ from running out of some medical supplies thanks to Iran war
Jim Mackey says NHS chiefs are ‘really worried’ about supply issues due to disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East
Ireland 'no better prepared' for pandemic than six years ago, panel told
On Tuesday health experts took part in a discussion with Ireland’s Covid-19 Evaluation Panel, set up to examine the planning for and handling of the pandemic in Ireland
Warning issued as new Covid variant spreads with one specific symptom very common
A new, highly mutated Covid-19 variant is beginning to spread across the Europe and America, with medical experts warning that vaccines may be less effective against it
Parasitic sleeping sickness creates ‘invisibility cloak’ to hide in humans for years
After 40 years, biologists made a breakthrough in understanding the deadly disease.
Your Penis Has A "G-Spot", And Even The Experts Didn't Know It Was There
Though, if you’re American, there’s a reasonable chance it might be injured.
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.
Prince Philip pancreatic cancer: The risks of developing the disease
Prince Philip quietly lived with pancreatic cancer for nearly eight years before his death, a condition that is notoriously hard to detect and has one of the lowest survival rates of any cancer.
Covid Cicada variant 'detected in UK' could 'avoid immune system'
Doctors warns: ‘Because it’s significantly different, the current COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective’
Deli meat sold nationwide recalled because of listeria contamination
A ‘do not eat’ warning has been issued for a popular deli meat product sold in UK supermarkets amid fears it could be contaminated with deadly bacteria .
Three-minute task slashes risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia
A new study also found you can reduce the risk of liver disease, lung disease, kidney disease and arthritis
Urgent warning about new Covid 19 cicada variant - full list of symptoms
A new “highly mutated” COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada”, is spreading in the US and 23 countries, and it’s believed it may partly evade vaccines
NHS wants people to act quickly ahead of April change
The NHS has stressed the importance of acting fast
Pregnant women and cancer patients at risk from sonographer shortage
Sonographer vacancies are as high as 38% in some parts of the UK, leading to delays in providing vital ultrasounds.
New discoveries are showing how human anatomy is far from settled
We think the human body is fully mapped. In reality, anatomy is still incomplete, and shaped by who was studied, and who wasn’t.
BMI ‘misclassifying’ people as overweight or obese, new study warns
Researchers in Italy compared the tool to scans which provide an analysis of fat, muscle and bone in the body
Cancer patients and pregnant women face 'life-threatening' delays
Pregnant women and cancer patients could be at risk of life-threatening delays due to a lack of ultrasound professionals, experts have warned.
21-year-old who couldn't balance after holiday died three months after diagnosis
Doctors had told James he wasn’t seriously ill and gave him exercises
Health warning as £10 fat jabs set to flood UK black market
As patents for the drugs near expiry, other manufacturers are already launching unlicensed versions of the skinny jabs
The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins
A duo of drugs that boosts our glympathic system, which clears waste from our brain, also improves the removal of proteins associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Antibiotic resistance among germs swells during droughts, study suggests
Study links two crises: Climate change and antibiotic-resistant infections.
Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug
Interest in lithium’s effects on the brain is growing, but the science behind low-dose use and supplements is far from settled.
Heart failure is common. A quick MRI could improve diagnosis and guide treatment
A new MRI method measures cardiac oxygen use in three minutes without catheters or radiation, offering a simpler way to study heart failure and metabolism.
New COVID Variant Under Surveillance, BA.3.2, Has Been Picked Up In 23 Countries So Far
This variant has about 70-75 more mutations in its spike protein sequence versus the current vaccine strains.
How often men ejaculate could be key to sperm fertility, study finds
The study suggests that regular ejaculation could give male fertility “a small but meaningful boost” – and that even a few days’ delay could matter for IVF success.
HRT used for menopause could be offered to MEN with prostate cancer
Researchers found the patches worked just as well as current injections at stopping the disease from progressing, while causing fewer side effects and reducing the need for regular hospital visits.
Wes Streeting unveils first five NHS trusts to receive help in targeted recovery programme
All five organisations experience long patient waiting times and persistent financial troubles
Meningitis patients 'may have been left disabled' because of hospital delay
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has admitted it did not notify the UK Health Security Agency of the first meningitis case straight away – as it is legally required to do
Health supplements adverts removed due to menopause treatment claims
Five advertisements for health supplements have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for making unsubstantiated claims about treating symptoms of menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and other women’s hormonal conditions.
NHS trust admits critical two-day delay in reporting meningitis outbreak
Infectious disease specialists have branded the reporting failure ‘indefensible’
NHS records largest drop in public dissatisfaction since 1998 in first rise since Covid
Public dissatisfaction with the health service has plunged by its largest margin since 1998, a survey has revealed
Meningitis alarm was only raised two days after NHS hospital had cases
An NHS trust in Kent has been accused of waiting two days to report a meningitis case to the UKHSA. As of Sunday, 20 cases have been confirmed, with a further nine under investigation
Simple dinner swap 'could lower your risk of dementia in later life'
A Japanese study of 11,000 pensioners showed those who cooked a meal from scratch at home at least once a week were 30% less likely to develop dementia in later life
