Figures show 29 percent of adults in England are now obese. But scientists say the belief that obesity is self-inflicted is at odds with evidence that more than 200 genes – as well as social factors – can influence weight. Professor John Wilding of Liverpool University and Vicki Mooney of the European Coalition for People living […]
How to keep babies and young children cool in the hot weather – how to help them sleep
Brits are enjoying scorching temperatures this week. The Met Office is forecasting highs of 34C by Saturday afternoon. Heatwaves can be heaven for those who want to make the most of it with picnics and barbecues. But it can be hellish for others who struggle to deal with the heat. Hot weather can be particularly […]
Booster jab plea as mumps cases rise
The data shows there were 795 cases of the highly contagious viral disease recorded in the first quarter of this year – extrapolated for the whole of 2019 it would equate to 3,180. This is almost five times more than the 145 recorded in the first quarter of 2016 – or 580 for the year. […]
Richard Madeley: Dementia meant my mother asked if it was Christmas in July
Mary Claire was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and dementia on the same day. Afterwards she told her family: “This is what’s known as a double whammy.” Good Morning Britain presenter Richard, 63, said: “All of us were agreed on one thing from that moment. We hoped the tumour would get her first. In fact that’s […]