The new pill that ‘lights up’ breast cancer tumours
A new pill that ‘lights up’ tumours could improve the diagnosis of breast cancer. An issue with current methods is that they often identify lumps but can’t conclusively pinpoint whic ...
HEALTH
The impact of housing disrepair on health in later life
Decent suitable housing underpins health and wellbeing particularly in later life. This new report from national charity Care & Repair England sets out the national picture with regard to the scal ...
Gardening ‘halves dementia risk’
Older people can halve their risk of dementia simply by gardening, dancing or going for brisk walks, according to new research. The study shows that virtually any type of aerobic activity boosts the a ...
Gum disease speeds up Alzheimer’s decline
Gum disease causes a greater loss of memory and thinking in people suffering the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study warned. Periodontitis or gum disease causes a six fold increase ...