China and India approve nasal COVID vaccines — are they a game changer?

Scientists hope the immunizations, delivered through the nose or mouth, will prevent even mild cases of…

Drug cures 100 percent of colorectal cancer patients in a small initial trial

All 14 patients treated in phase II clinical trial remained cancer-free for up to two years,…

Face masks make difficult non-verbal communication by gestures.

Since the onset of the worldwide pandemic, face masks have been widely adopted to control the…

The Black Death Plague Didn’t Actually Kill Half of Europe, New Study Claims

In the popular imagination, the Black Death is the most devastating pandemic to have ever hit Europe. Between…

We’re having less sex because we’re too busy, not because of social media

Research suggests that adults and teenagers are having less sex now than 30 years ago. But…

What’s the difference between a headache and a migraine?

Headache is a neurological symptom, the underlying cause needs to be established. Migraine is a genetic,…

Dr. Michael Mosley: Why you shouldn’t feel bad about hating the gym

Lacing up your trainers can help your mental health. For lots of people, the New Year…

A new blood test can tell if cancer has spread around the body

The test could be performed at a GP practice and would help doctors prioritize patients with…

Is too much testosterone making me a grumpy old man?

What is male menopause and is it making me moody? A common misconception is that too…

Everything you need to know about the Delta variant of coronavirus

The variant is the dominant COVID strain in the UK. Here’s what we know about Delta.…