Kate Pickles

By KATE PICKLES HEALTH EDITOR Published: | Updated: Caring for ageing parents and children at the same time takes a ‘significant' toll on health, a study has found.

Being a 'sandwich carer' with both older and younger dependents causes a decline in mental and physical well- being, according to research by University College London.

Being a 'sandwich carer' with both older and younger dependents causes a decline in mental and physical well- being, according to research by University College London.

Research suggests the time you enjoy an espresso or flat white is more important to your health than how much you drink.

Research shows that the time you spend enjoying an espresso or flat white is more important to your health than how much you drink.

Those who were active in the 12 months before cancer diagnosis reduced the risk of progression by more than a quarter.

Those who were active in the 12 months prior to a cancer diagnosis cut the risk of it progressing by more than a quarter.

Women are missing out on crucial cardiac diagnoses due to outdated guidelines aimed at men, a study suggests.

More than 500,000 people in the UK are now taking weight-loss injections, with the majority coming from private pharmacies.

More than 500,000 people in Britain now take weight-loss injections, the majority of which come from private pharmacies.