Category: Health Fitness

Pharmacies reported a surge in enquiries following promising research (Image: Getty) The discovery that weight loss jabs could be the…

Brits with back pain, along with a number of other conditions, could get a £737 cash boost – and those…

Lauren Frake, elderly care expert at Taking Care Personal Alarms, said in a press release: “We understand how challenging it…

Brixham locals have reported a selection of symptoms including severe diarrhoea (Image: DevonLive) An alarming number of residents in a…

Hundreds of residents in a UK seaside town have fallen ill following a suspected cryptosporidium outbreak. The UK Health Security…

Our bodies rely on a number of vitamins and minerals to ensure they can function to the best of their…

Andrea Badgie was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) after experiencing severe pain near her appendix (Image: MEN) Andrea Badgie…

Across the UK millions of people are living with arthritis and other joint problems. Depending on your specific condition, it…

With over 16,000 new cases of skin cancer annually, as reported by Cancer Research UK, it remains a big concern. …

Expert warns of a bedtime beverage that could wreck your sleep – and it’s not a cup of tea or…

A new study has found that almost half of all cancer cases are linked to obesity, proving further how crucial it…

Many of us are partial to a sweet treat every now and then. In fact, a poll by YouGov showed…

My experience at The Body Lab started off strong with a relaxing soak in the sensory deprivation tub. This therapy…

Scarlet fever: Doctor details symptoms of bacterial infection A health expert has urged people to be on the lookout for…

The sun is back and the weather is warming up nicely but for hay fever sufferers it’s not all good…

Fears have been raised that two new Covid variants linked to a sudden rise in cases worldwide could be “harder…

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There is “no compassion or kindness” for too many people at the end of life in this country, the daughter…

While many of us have eagerly awaited the start of warmer weather in the UK, for others it can usher…

Gummies are a popular way to take supplements and vitamins of all varieties, but if you have lots of them at…

Food blogger Pip Payne, better known as The Slimming Foodie, believes healthy eating doesn’t have to be time consuming. Her…

A woman has been left concerned by her dog’s peculiar behaviour and, after seeking advice online, she’s been advised to…

Psychologists have laid bare the psyche of stalkers and why they choose their victims in the wake of hit Netflix…

A two-second trick involving a pen could potentially be life-saving, according to a nurse, much to parents’ amazement. It’s a…

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When Caroline Fitton’s husband was diagnosed with cancer, she never imagined the news could result in her developing an incurable…

When it comes to health conditions many of the telltale symptoms we experience have some link to the part of…

Many people often find going to the dentist a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you don’t understand what is being said.…

A GP has warned of telltale signs of a little-known sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is on the rise in…

Brief surges in anger could raise people’s risk of suffering a heart attack, new research suggests. In new findings published on…

From reducing stress to boosting wellbeing, it’s well known that gardening benefits our mental health. When people get stuck into…

A dentist has warned that a simple mistake made by Brits when brushing their teeth could be causing them to…

The moment you are told you have cancer might not be the obvious experience to look to for laughs. But…

The CPO of UK start-up Birdie, Raj Tanna, explained that placing people in care homes often leads to a “quick…

A major UK hospital has issued an urgent plea for the public to only attend its A&E department when absolutely…

Experts are warning high levels of fatty liver disease among young people could signal a public health crisis. Fatty liver…

Anxiety, self harm and eating disorders are now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ a leading expert warns at the…

We love bananas in the UK. In fact, a 2024 YouGov poll found they were the nation’s third most popular…

A five year-old with cystic fibrosis is finally “living his childhood” as his health soars … thanks to a wonder…

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King Charles delivers Easter public message after Kate’s health announcement A cancer doctor has revealed treatment for the disease can…

The cancer vaccine harnesses the same tech used in Covid jabs (Image: Getty) A revolutionary skin cancer vaccine being tested…

There are several core lifestyle factors that have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. Of these, diet is…

New research shows that certain additives found in common ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.  Emulsifiers,…

The famous saying goes, “you are what you eat” and now research has shown that what many of us are…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the brain, leading to difficulties with social communication and interaction, as…

The liver is one of our vital organs that performs hundreds of important functions for the body. These include converting…

Mphango had just started a new job when she was diagnosed (Image: Humphrey Nemar) Mphango Simwaka was bursting with excitement…

Every time Jessica Pinder looks at her son, she is reminded of his terrifying arrival into the world. Left with…

The government must not let medical assessors be incentivised to push people back into work if they are sick, a…

Blood clotting is an essential function in the body to prevent excessive bleeding when we get injured. However, clots which…

As a nation, we love snacking. In a 2023 Nestle survey, 87 percent of Brits admitted to snacking every day.…

It is no secret that drinking alcohol is not great for our health. The popular type of beverage can increase…

In the UK, millions of us are currently living with arthritis and other joint problems. Depending on the type of…

Diabetes is a serious and typically lifelong condition which causes your blood sugar levels to become too high. Although it…

A mystery illness has hospitalised scores of people and prompted comparisons with COVID-19. An alert about severe cases of pneumonia…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the UK could see another pandemic amid the increasing spread of a potentially…

A leading sleep expert says that sleeping during the day could be linked to an increased risk of dementia and…

A reader asks: I’ve had several urinary infections recently. The last one was quite severe, with pain in my kidney.…

Ministers are under pressure to tackle the crisis in social care, after analysis revealed up to a third of beds…

Menopause is a natural stage in life that usually affects women and people who have a uterus between the ages…

In addition to supporting learning and memory formation by aiding neurons in creating new connections, the spice’s high antioxidant content…

The roast dinner is a staple part of British culture. Every Sunday lunchtime many families across the UK will sit…

A stark warning has been sounded by a top pharmacist about the obesity crisis, with over a billion people globally…

When Amy Roberts was born with only half a working heart, she was not expected to survive. Doctors had advised…

Reporter Fiona tried the Evergreen Life DNA test (Image: Fiona Callingham) Growing up it’s not uncommon for various family members…

The method is done using a common household item that won’t cost you much.

From clear to brown coloured-urine, a simple check after you’ve been to the toilet could help identify a hidden health…

The average, healthy person poos anywhere between three times a day to three times a week. It is a necessary…

OJ Simpson, 76, an NFL star who was twice acquitted of murder and later convicted and sentenced to up to…

High cholestorol may not always be obvious to the individual, but there’s a lesser-known sign that may mean a trip…

Amanda Pritchard said same day care was one of the biggest changes in recent years (Image: Getty) A huge transformation…

The cost of NHS prescriptions are set to rise for a second year running. According to the Government, the price…

A dentist has revealed very common mistakes that could be harming your oral health. While most adults are aware of…

A dentist has revealed very common mistakes that could be harming your oral health. While most adults are aware of…

It is not uncommon to experience the occasional issue with your teeth or mouth. Tooth pain or ulcers are issues…

Having essential operations like knee replacements and C-sections can come with annoying side effects, including scars. But if you have…

The roadmap to human infection of bird flu could pose a potential future nightmare scenario, an expert has warned, as…

Reaching the age of 100 might seem out of reach for many of us. In the UK, the average life…

Dementia is a group of symptoms related to the ongoing decline of the brain. Most common in people over the…

Despite spring being in full bloom, nights can still be cold, causing many people to consider wearing additional clothing to…

Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. If left…

A rare form of cancer which can take years to establish a diagnosis also has a series of symptoms which…

A whooping cough outbreak at a popular holiday hotspot has resulted in two deaths and left 50 people unwell. The…

How long you are going to live depends on numerous factors. While some of these are beyond our control, such…

A dentist has issued an urgent warning about brushing your teeth after new research revealed a link between poor oral…

When Emma Colledge became so bloated that it felt like she had a watermelon in her stomach, doctors initially thought…

A new map shows the UK’s best and worst GP surgeries – search to check the doctors where you live.…

Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. If not…

Across the globe, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, responsible for nearly 18 million fatalities annually. This includes…

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Lengthy A&E waits could be responsible for more than 250 needless deaths each week, experts claim. The grim reality of…

Doctors have found a 4p daily pill that could help you live longer and fight off diseases like diabetes and…

Since the supermarket shelves first got stocked with chocolate eggs of all sizes and flavours, many children have been counting…

A fitness coach, who helps women in their 50s and 60s to stay fit and healthy, has revealed simple at-home…

Targeting over 700,000 people, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the biggest causes of sight loss in the UK,…

A healthy diet is the foundation of a healthy life, making five-a-day a crucial target for everyone. While any type…

Premier Inn has created an in-room workout guide for those who want to keep fit when staying away from home.…

For decades, brain research has focused on addressing the impact of cognitive decline in people over 60. However, scientists are…

A spike in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among over-50s has led to calls for more safe sex education. Increasing divorce…

We are all aware how important our diet is when it comes to our health. Regularly eating certain foods is…

In a recent study, scientists looked at how the Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of dementia in older adults…

Sleep expert shares top tips on how to set up bedroom to get the best night’s sleep Sleep issues are…

Four commonly used medicines could boost your life expectancy, new research suggests. The 12-year-long study, which has been recently published, looked…

The Princess of Wales revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and is set to start “preventative chemotherapy” in an…

A warning has been issued to holidaymakers travelling to some of the most popular holiday hotspots as travellers are returning…

A health expert has given a stark warning that a new pandemic could be ‘just around the corner’ and we…

A diabetes specialist has revealed how to eat foods like pasta and bread without a “significant” blood sugar spike. An…

A gastroenterologist has revealed five natural remedies that could pose as a “quick relief” for constipation. Dr Joseph Salhab, a…

Exercise and nutrition may be low down your list of priorities following a cancer diagnosis, but putting yourself in the…

Scientists have been given the go-ahead to create 3,000 doses of a new potentially groundbreaking lung cancer vaccine for people…

A woman who was so big she had to wear men’s clothes lost 13 stone in a “last ditch effort”…

When optometrist Cathy Davis started to experience continual headaches in September 2022 she thought something was wrong. This was accompanied…

A beloved dad-of-three has been given just 15 months to live after his cluster headaches were found to be caused…

A new breakthrough jab may prevent menopause from happening altogether, scientists claim. Currently being developed by US researchers, the injection…

A huge survey of over 10,000 Britons has shown that people with disabilities feel lonelier than those without. The poll…

As we get older it inevitably becomes more and more difficult to stay as fit and healthy as we once…

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is becoming more common in young men, with a quarter of all those newly diagnosed now under…

The end of winter brings with it warmer and longer days. While this is something that many of us eagerly…

Love said: “Alcohol ages your skin. Primarily, it does it by dehydrating the skin. Alcohol dehydrates the body, therefore dehydrates…

Delicious and stimulating, coffee is a morning staple for many. Some people can’t even start their day without brewing a…

One of the most common ailments of the Victorian era, tuberculosis still remains “one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide”.…

While the weather might not seem like it, spring is around the corner, with the colourful season officially starting on…

Spicy foods This includes things such as mustard and types of chilli peppers as this can cause an “increase in…

With spring finally on the way it could be easy to presume we are safe from certain dreaded winter illnesses.…

“Future studies should include these activities to pinpoint how they can be understood in the context of ALS prevention, diagnosis,…

Cancer is a deadly disease that occurs when abnormal cells divide and spread. It can go on to damage nearby…

Scientists have issued a chilling warning about the dangers of taking hot showers, which they say could potentially be fatal.…

The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen, just behind the stomach. Its main functions are to help with…

Coleen Nolan has revealed a recent health scare left her struggling to breathe and pushed her to finally try to…

A quarter of women experiencing menopause say the best thing about it is getting a “second wave of sisterhood”, according…

A Royal Navy officer who thought she was just experiencing dehydration and exhaustion from her field gun training has revealed…

A hangover can be annoying and disrupt day-to-day activities, but will eventually go away on its own. How intense these…

An expert has outlined the red-flag symptoms of a vicious silent killer that kills 34,000 people in the UK each…

For most people opening their bowels is a regular occurrence that happens either every day or every two or three…

Exercise is a hugely important part of our overall health and wellbeing. To stave off unwanted health issues, the NHS…

Whether you treat yourself to a greasy burger or cheesy chips covered with mayonnaise, certain food choices are an obvious…

Prostate cancer drug trials could be accelerated “to save time, money and lives”, research suggests. Evidence showing how much a…

And while it is completely normal for your memory to be forgetful with things such as tiredness, stress or illness…

Health bosses in the UK have issued an urgent warning as cases of a Victorian disease have continued to skyrocket…

Globally cardiovascular disease is a huge health issue. It is one of the leading causes of death, accounting for around…

A device that uses nanoscopic needles to inject or extract a sample from a living cell has been hailed as…

A deadly outbreak of psittacosis, a bacterial infection also known as parrot fever, has been reported to kill five people…

A major city in Brazil has declared a state of emergency amid an outbreak of dengue fever which has so…

Losing weight is a common goal for many people. In the UK, experts are warning that shedding a few pounds…

When one of Emmerdale’s best-loved characters, Chas Dingle, decides to have a bilateral mastectomy next week after a triple-negative breast…

There are a few different reasons why your neck skin might start to sag, with ageing and gravity making the…

Back pain is a common problem experienced by many of us, especially as we get older. According to the National…

The researchers obtained airway stem cells from human donors to produce a 3D tissue model of the human bronchial epithelium,…

Our day-to-day lives can be pretty hectic, with work, family duties and other responsibilities to carry out. Therefore, many of…

Iron is a crucial mineral that is responsible for several vital roles in your body. If you’re stripped of this…

A reader asks: I am a 77-year-old man and was diagnosed with prostatitis at 49. I had a year with…

If you ever found yourself desperately needing the loo while browsing a bookstore, then you’re not alone. A doctor has…

A reader asks: My husband, 81, began to experience pain in his right hip a couple of years ago. He…

Dementia is a serious progressive syndrome linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. It is thought to affect almost…

A 15-year-old girl once stricken with a brain tumour is enjoying her childhood again – one of over a thousand…

A doctor has revealed what you can do right now to give yourself a “longer and healthier tomorrow”. Healthy lifestyle…

There are a lot of ways in which our daily habits contribute to facial puffiness. The phenomenon is most commonly…

Nyrah Saleem, a London based clinical pharmacist and prescriber, took to her TikTok channel to warn that excessive urination could…

While you may not love the look of it, cellulite is completely normal.  Dermatologists say 80 percent to 90 percent…

Lynette Allpress, 55, began experiencing symptoms of arthritis during Covid lockdown. The retail assistant, from Brighouse, has a family history…

What you eat can influence many aspects of heart health, including blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation. Harvard Medical School offers…

Scoliosis is characterised by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, typically in an ‘S’ or ‘C’ shape. It most…

Retail giant John Lewis is to offer customers in-store blood tests in an unprecedented rollout across stores that could help…

A doctor has outlined two key symptoms of genital psoriasis to spot. Dr James O’Donovan, a doctor based in the…

Cooking is yet another daily activity that can sometimes take up time we don’t have. It is therefore understandable that…

Many people turn to dieting as a way to lose weight or generally become healthier. While what we eat is…

Getting 150 minutes of exercise weekly could help revers a fatty liver (Image: Getty Images) The liver is one of…

Memory loss is often thought to be the key symptom of the mind-robbing disease. However, dementia is not a specific…

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disease that causes a slow decline…

In the UK, cardiovascular disease is a huge health issue, causing around a quarter of all deaths every year. This…

A new case of measles has popped up in Northern Ireland, and it’s the first one in seven years. Health…

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a medical condition that is thought to affect around a third of all adults…

Taking a certain cheap pill daily could help lower your risk of a devastating condition, an expert has revealed. People…

With cold temperatures and a lack of sunshine, it can feel like an impossible task to dry your laundry. However,…

High cholesterol, similarly to high blood pressure, doesn’t cause many noticeable symptoms.  However, having too much cholesterol in your arteries…

The TV and radio star has joined 250 MPs and peers backing the Sunday Express Better Bones campaign urging the…

While you may be reluctant to check the toilet bowl after going for a number two, your poo can serve…

A mum has shared her funny story about a mix-up with her personal trainer that might make her continue her…

Cases of tuberculosis (TB) have risen above pre-coronavirus cases, and a heath expert has said “collective action” needs to be…

Health experts have expressed worry after observing a spike in the number of cases of tuberculosis in England. An investigation…

Like many conditions, the risk of dementia majorly increases the older we get. It is most common in those over…

The fridge is a staple of any home kitchen in the UK. It is essential for keeping our food chilled…

Dr Amir Khan has warned that bladder cancer is one of the “least talked about” cancers, despite 28 people being…

February the 14th might make your heart skip a beat, but NHS bosses are using it as an excuse to…

From deliciously savoury snacks to buttery biscuits, processed foods often have a grip on us that we can’t simply resist.…

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in a person’s blood to become…

The Mediterranean diet has long reigned as the world’s healthiest eating plan. However, new research, published in JAMA Network Open,…

Slurred speech, weakness, and drooping on one side of the face are common stroke symptoms that are more easily detectable.…

A stomach doctor has revealed the drinks he consumes daily to keep his gut and liver healthy. Dr Saurabh Sethi,…

Dr Dawn Harper explains symptoms and treatment of IBS Many of us have experienced stomach issues at some point. Stomach…

Whether you’re dining out or just tucking into a homemade meal, chances are your dish is accompanied by some sort…

If you’re “always cold”, it could be a sign of an “invisible condition”. Experts suggest that constantly feeling cold might…

He told his BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing: “There is one hot beverage that seems to have the…

Just one spoonful of this everyday kitchen item “could save your life”. Olive oil, often known as “liquid gold,” is…

Recent research has shown that one in five Britons aren’t getting enough sleep, while one in three are reported to…

Experts have explained that one visual symptom can help predict Alzheimer’s disease. A team led by UC San Francisco has…

While it’s a small country, the UK is certainly home to a wide variety of towns, cities and landscapes. You…

The path to longevity is precarious, with chronic disease lurking at every corner. However, simple lifestyle changes are often the…