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Usually we’re told that drinking alcohol is terrible for our health – and don’t get us wrong it definitely can be. However, a new study will make wine lovers grin from ear to ear. Research has shown that drinking alcohol in moderation can cut the risk of needing eye cataract surgery by almost a quarter.

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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Sir Simon Stevens, chief executive, said 165,000 patients will take part in the scheme earmarked to start next summer. Research on people with signs of the disease suggests the Galleri blood test

Eligibility will also be extended to the households of people currently on the NHS “shielded patient list” and to Year 7 pupils, who are aged 11 to 12. It is already offered to primary school children up to Year 6. Officials hope to double the number of people vaccinated from 15 million last year to

At the end of last year, Dr Radhakrishna Shanbhag made headlines when a patient asked if he could have a white doctor instead of him. In a powerful interview, Dr Shanbhag called our national health service a jewel in the crown, but one that needs to take appropriate action to stop the jewel from being

Bad breath – also called halitosis – affects most people at some point in their lives. Often, the problem isn’t much to worry about. But in some cases, the odours can indicate gum disease, diabetes or kidney problems. Dr Reena Wadia, from London, recently spoke about the issue. She told Daily Mail : “The two

NHS could free hospital beds and ‘save lives’ using AI which tells doctors when patients are stable enough to go home up to THREE DAYS earlier The system by a patients’ bedside collects data on their vitals  It builds a picture of their condition and gives a score from zero to 20  Patients were able

NHS hospitals are using more than 100 different hernia mesh implants – ‘even though many have NO safety evidence and have only been tested on animals’ Investigation found English and Scottish hospitals have bought dozens of types There is ‘no chance’ they’ve all had their safety tested thoroughly, an expert said Many women are left

NHS patients are being left to go BLIND because of year-long delays in getting appointments for glaucoma and other vision-robbing conditions, damning report warns Probe finds lengthy delays at NHS eye services caused by severe lack of staff Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch predicts 22 people a month go blind Investigation launched after mother-of-three went blind

Revealed: NHS hospitals treat 300 patients a week in A&E who are injured in DIY accidents (with at least one person a day hurt mowing the lawn) NHS figures show 6,867 people treated after falling from a ladder in 12 months Another 466 were injured while mowing lawns from last April to March this year

Needing to wee more when the temperature plummets is actually a thing. While many of us will be perplexed by the fact, for others it's a common occurrence. And while those who experience it may not have put two and two together, there is a genuine medical reason for it. Experts believe it's down to

The health benefits of masturbation have been promoted before. For example, doctors believe that for men it can help prevent prostate cancer. But now the NHS is being urged to promote the world’s cheapest entertainment as a boost for mental health. Sex to manufacturer LELO UK has penned an open letter to the Department of

DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Insomnia destroys lives – it’s time the NHS took it seriously There is a condition that affects millions of people, ruining their ability to work and to form relationships, while dramatically shortening their life expectancy. Yet despite it being so common and so debilitating, most sufferers seeking help from their

A blocked or runny nose, sore throat, a cough and a headache are just a few of the symptoms that come on gradually when you have the common cold. While unpleasant, you can often treat a cold yourself with plenty of rest, sleep and by staying hydrated with plenty of water. While warming home-made chicken

Flu season is soon to be in full swing in the UK, with October marking the beginning of the epidemic. While the virus can feel like a common cold to many people, it can pose serious health risks to certain groups. The illness can leave people exposed to developing complications such as pneumonia. Flu vaccines

Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is vital for the body to produce healthy red blood cells. It also is needed for proper nerve function and DNA synthesis. Symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency usually develop gradually, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated. Some symptoms are easier to spot than others – a change in

Bowel cancer describes cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer is sometimes called colon or rectal cancer. Advanced bowel (colorectal) cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. Bowel cancer most commonly spreads to the liver or lungs.

Parents told to take their children to the dentist as soon as their first tooth appears as study reveals only 3% go before they turn one NHS advises parents to take children to the dentist when a milk tooth appears Data analysis shows the majority are failing to do so, with 12% going by aged

Thousands of babies’ lives could be saved thanks to a simple hormone treatment that slashes a woman’s risk of a miscarriage Progesterone for 16 weeks significantly increased chance of having a baby  Women with history of miscarriage who suffered warning signs could benefit   Experts called for NHS guidelines to be rewritten in light of the