Do detergents cause childhood asthma? Cases of the disease rise 37% in ‘extra clean’ homes amid fears cleaners can damage babies’ airways Fears over link to child asthma from frequent household cleaning products use Study suggests children have 37% higher risk of the illness in ‘extra clean’ homes More than one million children and five … Read more
From nightdresses that ‘ease’ menopause symptoms to pyjamas that fight bacteria or aid post-surgery comfort, there’s lots of new nightwear that promise to help you to better health. Caroline Jones asked the experts which are worth dozing off in. Caroline Jones asked the experts which nighties, onesies and pyjamas are worth dozing off in (file … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Almost 1,900 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 73,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more
Babies kept away from their mothers after they are born may do worse in life up to 20 years later. Newborn infants cared for in incubators struggle with sleep and emotions as they grow up and become more easily stressed as adults, a study has found. But babies given skin to skin contact with their … Read more
Hardened criminals have an abnormal brain structure and display aggressive behaviour from early childhood, a major study suggests. Brain scans of almost 7,000 people aged 45 were analysed – a third had a history of antisocial behaviour ranging from physical fighting to truancy. People with a lifetime of convictions behind them had structurally smaller and … Read more
Question: I’ve been told the reason I get out of breath or collapse when I walk too far or stand for too long is low blood pressure, and that there is no medication for it. How should I cope? Mrs V Pittock, Brighton. Answer: A fall in blood pressure after standing or changing position — … Read more
Every year, hundreds of donated organs get delayed or even misplaced on their way to save a patient’s life in the US, according to a new investigation. More than 112,000 people are waiting for transplants in the US. Every day, an average of 20 of these people die waiting for an organ. The shortage of … Read more
Eating a Mediterranean diet could help keep the mind sharp and reduce frailty in old age, researchers have found. Retired adults in five countries followed either a diet rich in healthy fats and fruit and vegetables or continued their normal diet for one year. Researchers analysed stool samples and found the Mediterranean-style diet boosted bacteria in the … Read more
The law on organ donation is set to change this spring. Rather than opting in to organ donation by signing the national register, adults will be presumed to be organ donors unless they have stated otherwise. The Government says an opt-out system will save an additional 700 lives a year, but critics claim organ donation … Read more
Measles is even more serious than people realise, doctors have warned. The highly contagious infection begins with a fever, cough and purple rash, but can lead to deadly complications. Three people who suffered hepatitis, viral meningitis and appendicitis after contracting measles were discussed in a report published today. It comes amid a global outbreak of cases … Read more