Bethan Finighan

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bethan Finighan

The Met Office has put out a red alert for pollen for large parts of the UKThe Met Office has warned that pollen levels will be "very high" across the UK this weekend as the nation could see its warmest day of the year so far. Temperatures are set to reach 24C across south-east England and London on Friday (April 11), but forecasters also warn that warmer weather brings conditions in which pollen thrives. Hay fever affects more than 10 million people in the UK.

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bethan Finighan

The anti-miscarriage drug Diethylstilbestrol was prescribed on the NHS for nearly four decadesFor decades, thousands of women were given a controversial drug during their pregnancies with the hope of preventing miscarriage. The drug, called Diethylstilbestrol – commonly known as DES – has since been linked to a number of health concerns.

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bethan Finighan

Experts say the treatment will give patients "precious extra time with their families"A twice-daily pill has been approved for use on the NHS that could slow disease progression in cancer patients "in desperate need" of better treatment options. The drug, called capivasertib, could benefit up to 3,000 women a year living with the most common type of advanced breast cancer.

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bethan Finighan

Scientists might have just settled a 30-year-long debate about the demise of dinosaursAround 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid smashed into Earth, ending the reign of the dinosaurs. For nearly three decades, scientists have debated whether dinosaur species were actually declining long before the space rock wiped them out. A decline in fossil records from around 75 million years ago suggests they were already dwindling in number before the devastating asteroid strike.

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bethan Finighan

Consuming more than a certain number of drinks a week is linked to signs of brain injury, a new study has foundHeavy drinking is a major public health concern linked to a whole host of diseases like heart disease, stroke, cancers, and even death. Drinking too much can also put people at risk of brain damage, causing cognitive changes that impact thinking and memory, and potentially triggering "dementia-like" symptoms.