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Almost half of all dementia cases are preventable, according to recent research. They are triggered by 12 lifestyle factors - each of which increases the risk, suggests the study.

Dr Miriam Stoppard says the number of lives shortened due to social circumstances around the country is roughly equivalent in size to the entire population of Birmingham

Over half (55%) of the food and drink items included in the final analysis were ultra-processed, 33% were minimally processed, 10% were classed as processed while 2% were deemed to have "processed culinary ingredients"

Researchers followed more than 250,000 men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction over a period of five years, finding those who were taking erectile dysfunction drugs were 18% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s

A growth hormone given to children — which was banned in 1985 — has been shown to have caused the development of Alzheimers on a toxic protein

The UCL study examined electro-encephalogram (EEG) scans from ­electrodes in the brains of 25 patients with “focal” epilepsy – where seizures arise from a specific part of the brain as they simultaneously perform a memory test

Conservatives at University College London and King's College London were accused of reaching a 'disgraceful new low' by advertising a debate on sinking boats and invading Yemen

Professor Peter Openshaw, a virus expert at Imperial College London, is warning of a 'major surge' as the JN.1 variant spreads and described the virus strain as 'devious'

Dr Miriam Stoppard offers her expert opinion on a new report which suggests people getting less than five hours of sleep a night are at risk of developing depression

The highly-contagious JN.1 subvariant sweeping the UK is not considered any more severe than other recent ones, but it is thought that waning immunity is increasing the severity of impact

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from University College London into the number of people who identify as trans, which shows more are likely to live in areas of high deprivation – and she calls for urgent changes and better support

Mary Earps, Millie Bright and Lauren Hemp joined diverse figures from Sajid Javid, Tim Martin, Tony Blackburn and the Archbishop of Canterbury on the New Year Honours List

The UK is currently grappling with a severe bout of coronavirus - wth the latest wave causing some of the most severe symptoms since the vaccine rollout. Are you worried about it?

Modern humans who find it easy to wake up early are more likely to carry Neanderthal genetic variants according to new scientific research

Professor Richard Tedder believes members of the public should wear face masks and adhere to other restrictions to help stop the spread of the Whooping Cough this winter

The number of patients with whooping cough has continued to soar amid warnings for people who may have symptoms, including a runny nose and sore throat, before the tell-tale cough starts

Health officials have warned there have been more than 1,100 cases of the Whopping Cough this year which is an increase from the last two years put together - we have mapped the worst hit areas

It's normal to get ill at this time of year, with common colds and flu viruses swirling about, and symptoms can often be similar, but there's one silent killer it's particularly important to wary of

The bacterial infection, which has seen a 250% increase in cases, starts with cold-like symptoms but can lead to severe coughing fits lasting up to three months

The UK is facing an outbreak of an outbreak of a bug as the hotspots are revealed - with cases of the "highly contagious" ilness soaring an eye-watering 250 per cent in a year

Enfys – meaning 'rainbow' in Welsh - is an infrared spectrometer that will replace a Russian-made device previously fitted to the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover

As a mystery respiratory disease breaks out in China, the WHO is demanding more details. Reports of children's wards overflowing, people queuing for hospitals and a surge in school absenteeism have emerged over mere weeks

Last week marked the launch of the first redesigned poppy since 1987. It's also the first to not contain plastic since 1967, and has been three years in the making

New research has showed that dementia cases in the UK are rising much faster than had previously been understood, with one doctor describing the findings as 'shocking'

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from University College London and charity SafeLives that shows how education is key to helping victims of domestic abuse