Giving breast cancer survivors hormone replacement therapy is safe, research has suggested. Doctors have for decades avoided recommending HRT to women who have beaten the disease over fears it would… [+5028 chars]
By Marie-Louise ConnollyBBC News NI Health Correspondent Media caption, Roy Cairns says taking part in the cancer prehab programme was a "win-win" A former cancer patient has said getting fit betwe… [+3633 chars]
Who knew? Marmite might be one of the answers to dealing with stress and anxiety, scientists say. According to a new study, properties in the much maligned spread love it or hate it can help us keep… [+2926 chars]
I dont know about you, but I prefer to get my healthcare news from The Archers so when research was published revealing concerns over childrens weight, I was already way ahead of The Archives of Dise… [+3163 chars]
AS obesity rates rise, scientists report that one in four children are now on a diet. But dropping excess pounds doesnt have to be super tricky just use some easy swaps. From switching salty snacks… [+2668 chars]
Super Surgeons viewers were left in tears last night as it was revealed a mother who was diagnosed with throat cancer while on maternity leave had died months after the show filmed. Appearing on th… [+8260 chars]
Would you still be in the mood for a Mars bar if it came with a photo of someone getting open heart surgery? Experts suggest cigarette-style warnings on the nation's favourite chocolate bars could h… [+8327 chars]
IF you've ever had a headache or some form of pain, then it's likely you would have reached for a remedy. Common painkillers such as paracetamol can work wonders for a variety of ailments. Over-the… [+5289 chars]
High-dose vitamin B6 tablets have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, according to new research. Young adults studied by the University of Reading reported less of these feeling… [+1556 chars]
Scientists believe gonorrhoea might deserve the credit for why humans are one of the few species who look after their grandchildren. The evolution of all life is driven by a single imperative, repro… [+2980 chars]
Dutch researchers have found that 79% of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosed during PrEP users routine three-monthly checkups were asymptomatic. They also found that over half (52%) of t… [+12372 chars]
Anyone who has been in close proximity to a monkeypox sufferer no longer needs to isolate - providing they have no symptoms, health officials have said. The new advice comes as the UK Health Securit… [+1971 chars]
