But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the "first time" he had encountered such a case.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundFaecal immunochemical tests (FIT) detect and quantify faecal haemoglobin (f-Hb) to triage symptomatic primary care patients for the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).MethodFIT was performed using FOB Gold® on a Siemens ADVIA Chemistry XPT analyser ...

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundPneumatic tube systems (PTSs) have revolutionized sample transport efficiency, yet concerns about sample integrity remain unresolved. This study evaluated the AirLab system (PazKorea, Hanam-si, Korea), a novel high-speed carrier-free PTS, for ...

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?

Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?

Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
Glycerol kinase deficiency (GKD) is a rare X-linked metabolic disorder often presenting in infancy or childhood. In adults, it may remain undiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms or incidental biochemical findings. We report a case of incidental GKD ...

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.