HEALTH NEWS

Honey bees could help beat cancer. In tests, the venom from their stings rapidly killed two types of breast cancer cells that are particularly difficult to treat.

And the natural toxin left healthy cells unharmed.

Scientists have discovered the venom’s active component, melittin, is toxic to a wide range of tumours, including melanoma, lung, ovarian, and pancreatic, Medical News Today reports.

The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy could lead to more suicide attempts, researchers warn.

Studies show people with money worries might be 20 times more likely to try to take their own lives than financially secure ones.

Prof Eric Elbogen, of Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina, said: “We could well be seeing a dramatic increase in suicide rates moving forward.”

Fizzy drinks fans are more likely to eat a bad diet and be overweight, according to a survey of 9,000 British households.

Researchers found families who buy a lot of sugary drinks – “full-fat” or diet – also tend to buy lots of high-calorie foods such as chocolate, sweets and biscuits.

But those who bought more wine were the least likely to be overweight or obese.

Pass the corkscrew!

The Keto diet’s effect on your belly may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Scientists believe the very low-carb, high-fat diet could prevent the disease by creating a more healthy balance of micro-organisms in the gut.

They say there is a link between the gut microbiome and the nervous system. And research suggests bacterial communities might be linked to neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s.