Five warning signs of overdiagnosis

Feb 05, 2019 09:32 am UTC| Health

Weve had it drummed into us over decades that early detection is key to treating diseases early, before they have a chance to turn into something really nasty. But weve since learnt the flip-side of this is...

How renting could affect your health

Jan 29, 2019 12:48 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Our homes play a number of vital roles in our lives. They are are where we rest, spend time with friends and family, and can be most ourselves. Given this central role it is not surprising that researchers have found a...

Physiotherapy works better when you believe it will help you – new study

Jan 29, 2019 12:47 pm UTC| Health

People with shoulder pain who expect physiotherapy to help them are likely to have a better recovery than those who expect only minimal or no improvement, according to our latest study. We also found that people are likely...

Back at school? Here's how to keep kids free of head lice

Jan 29, 2019 12:38 pm UTC| Health

A new school year, and another battle between bloodsucking parasites and the kids they love to live on. But the real casualties are the stressed-out parents and carers trying to keep their kids free of lice. Here are...

Instadrugs: new research reveals hidden dangers when young people use apps to buy illicit substances

Jan 27, 2019 14:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Markets for illicit drugs are constantly evolving to increase profits and reduce risks to suppliers in response to law enforcement tactics. New technologies have been taken up with enthusiasm: from the use of pagers and...

When to seek help after taking a pill

Jan 27, 2019 14:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

With more suspected drug-related deaths at festivals this summer, the debate around testing these illegal drugs to check their purity and for contaminants has flared up once more. But from a user perspective, when should a...

How to reduce your risks of dementia

Jan 27, 2019 14:49 pm UTC| Health

Many people do not want to think about dementia, especially if their lives have not yet been touched by it. But a total of 9.9 million people worldwide are diagnosed with dementia each year. That is one person every 3.2...