Covid-19 cases are rising sharply again, thanks to restrictions ending and the emergence of a highly infectious BA.2 offshoot of the Omicron variant. The legal requirement to self-isolate has been s… [+2851 chars]
As the second biggest cancer killer in the UK, almost 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year - but if caught early it can be treated. Bowel cancer affects the large bowel, which i… [+3080 chars]
Hearing loss and epilepsy may be early signs of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. The research, published in JAMA Neurology, uncovered the symptoms that can be seen years before a dia… [+4626 chars]
Parents and carers of five million children in England aged between five and 11 can book a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for the youngsters from today. Appointments can be made using the NHS vaccines we… [+3004 chars]
A top doctor has explained why some people don't catch Covid-19. She said there were four main reasons why some people are immune and a new study has been started to look more into it. Speaking on t… [+3483 chars]
British scientists believe they may have discovered the first effective treatment for dementia. Researchers at Neuro-Bio, a biotech firm spun out of the University of Oxford, say their potential rem… [+2885 chars]
IS a funny bodily smell bothering youreveryday life? Well worry no more. Smells such as cheese and fish should be a cause of concern for anybody experiencing them. Especially if they are not coming … [+5322 chars]
A simple blood test could soon help people hit by debilitating bowel diseases get the most effective treatment more quickly reducing the risk of permanent damage that would ultimately require surgery… [+4304 chars]
A Derry woman who initially thought she had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was shocked to find she was suffering from bowel cancer. Maryrose McCready, 37, told MyDerry that her symptoms initially … [+7628 chars]
A simple blood test could soon help people hit by debilitating bowel diseases get the most effective treatment more quickly reducing the risk of permanent damage that would ultimately require surgery… [+4304 chars]
A leading immunologist has explained four main reasons why some people could be immune to catching coronavirus. The news comes as a new study is being carried out examining why some people show resis… [+3935 chars]
Everyday food and drinks could be fortified with Vitamin D to improve public health. Health Secretary Sajid Javid has ordered a review because Vitamin D levels in millions of adults and children par… [+854 chars]
