At 115 years old, Ethel Caterham from Surrey has lived through an astonishing six monarchs and 27 prime ministers, marking her the oldest human in the world.Born on August 21, 1909, in Shipton...
If you have ever questioned whether stress might be behind those extra, possibly early, grey hairs, you are not alone. On his show Dr Xand's Con or Cure, the well-known medical expert addressed the...
Health authorities in Congo are scrambling to contain a deadly anthrax outbreak that has claimed one life and triggered a cross-border alert. The outbreak, centred in North Kivu Province near Lake...
Mosquitoes are spreading across the UK with a total of 21 different species found in Scotland. University researchers have warned that some areas are swarming with mosquitoes that are actively trying...
Health officials have issued an urgent alert after a potentially deadly form of meningitis was confirmed in the UK — with all recent cases linked to travel to Saudi Arabia.The UK Health Security...
A particular berry has been found to significantly enhance 'brain power', thanks to its high content of a specific nutrient. A handful of blueberries could be the secret weapon for anyone looking to...
Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection29 minutes agoFergus WalshMedical editorBBCA 29-year-old doctor from Bristol has had her eyesight saved after a "game-changing" test...
Once a bustling mining settlement in Western Australia's Pilbara region, Wittenoom has long been synonymous with tragedy. Now, after decades of abandonment and escalating health concerns, the state...
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death2 hours agoPhilippa RoxbyHealth reporterGetty ImagesPeople who eat lots of ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be at greater risk of dying early, a study...
Jonnies, rubbers, protection, sheath - whatever you call them, condoms are a simple and easy way to avoid unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. And by far the biggest name in town...
Scientists have sounded the alarm over a common kitchen spice, warning that it could interfere with the effectiveness of prescription drugs. While a dash here and there is likely harmless, 'excessive...
A UK city is leading the fight against one of the world's most deadly parasites - by trialling a new landmark treatment that could save thousands of lives a year. Visceral leishmaniasis is a tropical...
A pharmacist has warned that common medications could be contributing to a rise in Victorian diseases such as scurvy, shingles and rickets. Millions of Britons take prescription drugs for conditions...
The Foreign Office has cautioned travellers about the risk of contracting a disease - and it could be fatal. According to the safety and security section on the GOV.UK website, you should avoid...
A leading physician has raised alarms on the widely-listened-to Diary of a CEO podcast, suggesting that a certain ubiquitous food item might be more lethal than smoking. Dr Chris van Tulleken, known...
With a plethora of "superfoods" and conflicting advice on the "best" diets out there, figuring out what to follow can be overwhelmingly complex.Luckily, an expert who towers above in knowledge has...
Gardeners are being urged to give their roses extra care in the coming weeks due to April's increasing temperatures and rainy showers. The unsettled weather creates an ideal environment for black...
'It's really hard to have any hope': Gaza doctor describes daily struggle50 minutes agoYolande KnellBBC Middle East CorrespondentBBCHealthcare in the Gaza Strip is itself a casualty of 18 months of...
A major UK hospital is trying to trace down staff and patients who may have come into contact with a patient who entered A&E with mpox. Health officials at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge...
Millions worldwide have been diagnosed with high cholesterol. Unlike many other health conditions, it typically doesn't present noticeable symptoms until too late.This characteristic has earned it...