Bring back work drinks! Brits are lonely at work 'all or most of the time'

Heading to the pub at 5 o’clock used to be a standard part of the working week. A few pints with your colleagues was where all the magic happened: alliances were made, as well as some ill-fated office romances. But post-pandemic, the social scene at work has changed, and according to new research, our workplace […]

Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: what's the risk?

The current study, reported in the PLOS Medicine journal, explored breast cancer risk linked to the current or past use of hormonal contraception during the reproductive period in women. ​​​​​​​Study: Combined and progestagen-only hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer risk: A UK nested case–control study and meta-analysis. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: PATCHARIN SIMALHEK / Shutterstock Introduction Oral contraception is reported […]

DR ELLIE CANNON: Is walking good for my mum when she falls over?

DR ELLIE CANNON: Is walking good for my mum when she falls over so much? My mother is 75, very small and frail, and often falls over. But she seems obsessed with walking everywhere to get exercise, which she thinks will make her stronger. I worry that the more she walks, the more likely she […]

Dad’s cancer symptoms misdiagnosed as acid reflux and depression

NHS doctor explains the different treatments for lymphoma We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A dad-of-two says his cancer was missed […]

TTUHSC El Paso scientist receives $2.6 million NIH grant for research on tuberculosis

For over a century, El Paso has long been a sanctuary for individuals suffering from tuberculosis. It will soon be home to groundbreaking research that prevents the debilitating disease. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso infectious disease researcher Subramanian Dhandayuthapani, Ph.D., has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of […]