Fresh hope for ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women. It is often detected at an advanced stage, which generally results in a poor prognosis and survival rate. Early detection is the key to improved survival among women There is no one screening test considered...

Vitamin D could help stave off dementia

Low levels of vitamin D appear to increase the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to a major study by the University of Exeter. The new study – the largest of its kind – found that a severe lack of vitamin D among the over 65s...