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ou’d think you’d look for signs of bladder cancer in urine, wouldn’t you? Sadly, it’s easier said than done, so there’s normally a need for uncomfortable and invasive cystoscopy exams, with a camera inserted into your urethra. But Birmingham University researchers have come up with … Read More

When reading about new medical research projects, it seems that prostate ­cancer is receiving a lot of attention. As it should be. I’ve felt for a long time it wasn’t getting enough, and this latest Oxford University research is focused on early … Read More

While we know daily exercise is a driver of good health, we’re constantly on the lookout for the minimum needed to get results. To satisfy this, along comes a study from Cambridge University proposing a daily 11-minute brisk walk is … Read More

Every year 15 million children worldwide are born pre-term – before 37 weeks – and it’s still the main cause of death and ­disability among newborn babies. Children who are born early are more likely to develop problems that affect their entire lives … Read More