Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A new type of diabetes that’s linked not to obesity but to malnutrition has been officially recognised, decades after it wasContinue Reading
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Artificial sweeteners stimulate the same sweet-taste sensors as sugar. Alina Hedz/ Shutterstock Artificial sweeteners are being added to a growing number of foods to reduce their sugar content while maintaining their appealing taste. But a growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always be a healthier andContinue Reading
wedmoments.stock/Shutterstock Plump, pouty lips are everywhere – from social media filters to celebrity red carpets. But behind the glossy aesthetic of lip fillers lies a growing concern among medical professionals. While increasing numbers of people in the UK – often young women – are opting for dermal fillers to achieveContinue Reading
Dolores M. Harvey/Shutterstock On a bright, sunny day, after a nice walk with your dog, you stop at a local cafe to grab a drink. At the counter, you spot a water bowl for your dog. But before letting your dog take a sip, consider this: shared water bowls canContinue Reading
The number of people with young-onset dementia could be even higher than current estimates suggest. AtlasStudio/ Shutterstock Around 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7% of cases occur in people under 65. This number may be even higher asContinue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email State-of-the-art robotic systems approved for use on the NHS could transform treatment for thousands of people across England. The technology, givenContinue Reading
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A 12-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being kicked in the head during a rugby match — only forContinue Reading
Young girl hugging labrador dog Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulty walking, which can affect their relationships with peers and overall quality of life. People with visual impairment can experience similar difficulties with balance, spatial awareness and negotiating obstacles. People with visual impairments have reported that their greatest barrierContinue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Hypnotherapy and talking therapies are the “best” treatments for children suffering from long-term stomach pain, according to new research. The findingsContinue Reading
