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Nutrition expert said sweet malt barley extract is packed with helpful vitamins and chemicals and might help with irritable bowel syndrome

The young Brit boy has a “much better quality of life” after becoming the first patient for a device implanted in his skull to control his epileptic seizures

More vapers are opting for the highest-strength vapes that they can legally get, academics from University College London (UCL) said - the study examined data on almost 8,000 vapers from 2016 to 2024

A nutritional scientist has highlighted a 'superfood' which is available in every supermarket and which can have a big impact on inflammation - lowering cholesterol and boosting immunity

The five-year study explored if the drug sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus could reduce the risk of heart attacks or stroke in obese people without diabetes. It comprised 17,604 adults over the age of 45 from 41 countries

Three decades ago the Jennings family became the world’s first to be diagnosed with hereditary Alzheimer’s. The discovery came after their mother Carol persuaded doctors to investigate

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from University College London into the most common cancer in men, which could lead to faster new treatments

The £42 million project, known as Transform, has been hailed as "a pivotal moment in the history of prostate cancer research" by experts. It could save up to 5,000 lives a year

While smoking rates have fallen among working-class women in England, they appear to have jumped in more advantaged groups, according to a study from University College London (UCL)

Whooping cough cases are soaring in England, with more cases recorded in February than 2023 as a whole, as fears mount over a drop in parents getting an important, life-saving vaccination

The blood tests could be ready for use in the NHS within five years as part of a drive to address the nation's low diagnosis rate. It could revolutionise the treatment of the disease

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'

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?

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

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

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