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Don’t freak out, here’s why they’re there

Once ministerial approval is granted, the Government must lay the draft code before Parliament for 40 days before it can be brought into force.

With the backing of Rishi Sunak, Prostate Cancer UK published a report to the national screening committee back in 2022 in support of a targeted program for men at ‘high risk’. So, who are they – and will the government listen? Rebecca Thomas reports

Spending one hour a week with dogs can also show benefits to improving psychological stress

The revolutionary method of making blood cells could lead to new regenerative therapies

The particles are in our blood, brains and guts – and scientists are only beginning to learn what they do

How we sleep (or don't sleep) impacts our brain in different ways, a new study finds. We asked an expert what these 'sleep profiles' mean for your health.

Maintaining a healthy immune system by eating foods rich in vitamin C could help you prevent getting ill in the first place, experts say

Prostate Cancer UK also raised concerns about the proportion of men who were only diagnosed after their disease had spread.

Findings help explain how nutrition and gut microbes influence ageing

PSA testing remains controversial because it can lead to healthy men being diagnosed and treated unnecessarily