Harmful gut bacteria could be driving the surge in cases of deadly liver cancer, scientists have revealed in a concerning new study. When people think of liver disease, many will say it is caused by excessive alcohol intake—but experts say anything that can increase fat in and on the liver, such as a poor diet, […]

A top doctor has detailed the cheap store cupboard essentials that can dramatically boost fibre intake—a key way to beat bowel cancer, according to experts. In an Instagram video, viewed 1.1 million times, Dr Karan Rajan, a surgeon working in NHS hospitals, dubbed his simple method ‘fibermaxxing’. He said: ‘If you want easy ways to […]

Scientists have confirmed that the best defence against bowel cancer is served up on a plate—literally. A new study looked at the dietary habits of 143,434 Britons, and found that people who followed a ‘healthy’ plant-based diet were less likely to develop inflammatory bowel diseases which can lead to cancer. During an average follow-up of […]

A sip of wine. A craving for pizza. A full calendar.  These may seem like harmless aspects of life – but a scientist has revealed how they could be putting you on the brink of developing cancer.  Dr Raphael Cuomo, a University of California, San Diego medical professor, claims chronic stress, fast food and alcohol and drugs are […]

Unmarried people are up to 80 per cent more likely to have depressive symptoms than those who are wed, analysis suggests. Researchers have discovered that saying ‘I do’ appears to have a protective effect against depression, which affects around 16 per cent of adults in the UK. The risk of depression also seemed to be […]

It is often said that being able to balance confidently on one leg is a good test of your health. Indeed, research has found those who can’t do so for more than ten seconds could be at vastly increased risk of dying within ten years. But now, NHS scientists believe they have discovered the optimal […]

Sitting or lying down for long periods of time could increase your risk of Alzheimer’s despite how much exercise you do overall, a study has suggested. Experts have long recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise to help combat the health risks of desk-bound jobs and watching television in the evening. But new research, from the […]

Both green tea and black tea offer health benefits like boosting alertness and supporting heart and brain health, but each has subtle differences in composition and properties. A cup of tea with lemon. Illustration photo by Pexels According to Healthline, the primary difference between green and black tea lies in their production process. Black tea […]