Expert's Guide to Avoiding Christmas Food Poisoning
Senior microbiologist Primrose Freestone reveals the common festive food safety mistakes that cause illness and how to avoid them this Christmas. Protect your family with these essential tips.
Category : Health
Flu Season Medication Warning for Blood Pressure & Diabetes
A UK pharmacist warns that common medications for blood pressure and diabetes can cause kidney damage during severe flu. Learn the 'sick day rules' and when to consult your GP.
Swearing boosts performance by 11%, study finds
New research reveals swearing can enhance physical performance by lowering inhibitions and boosting confidence. Discover the science behind this 'calorie-neutral' tool.
Parents Embrace the Pause from Kids' Extracurricular Treadmill
As the school year ends, families are rediscovering the bliss of empty calendars. Discover why the relentless schedule of kids' activities needs a summer break.
Free Birth Society linked to infant fatalities worldwide
A Guardian investigation reveals the multimillion-dollar Free Birth Society, promoting unassisted childbirth, has been linked to baby deaths. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Urine Test Can Predict Your Biological Age, Study Claims
Japanese scientists develop a non-invasive 'urine aging clock' that estimates your biological age and potential disease risk. Could a simple test reveal your true health span?
Woman's rare cold allergy leaves her in painful hives
A guest on ITV's This Morning opened up about her rare condition, cold urticaria, which causes painful hives. Discover her daily struggle and the expert medical insight.
Doctors Debunk Christmas Turkey Sleepiness Myth
Two medical experts explain the real reasons for post-Christmas dinner drowsiness, debunking the tryptophan myth and tackling other festive health claims. Read the facts.
DNA breakthrough solves Beachy Head Woman mystery
New DNA analysis reveals the Roman-era 'Beachy Head Woman' was from southern England, not abroad. Discover how science rewrote her story. Read the full findings.
NHS pervert jailed for sexually assaulting patients
Ieuan Crump, 27, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting two terrified patients during NHS bladder scans. Read the full shocking details.
Chef's Sweet Potato Fritters: A 24-Minute Avocado Toast Swap
Tired of avocado on toast? A chef from The Organic Kitchen shares a crispy sweet potato fritter recipe, ready in just 24 minutes. Discover this delicious sweet and savoury alternative today!
UK Super Flu Surge Shows Signs of Slowing Before Christmas
New NHS data suggests the UK's severe flu outbreak may be stabilising, with public health measures and vaccinations potentially easing pressure on hospitals just in time for the festive season.
Nurse's life shattered by flu, now needs lung transplant
An A&E nurse shares how flu destroyed her lungs, forcing her onto permanent oxygen and a transplant list. She urges vaccination awareness and confronts anti-vax abuse. Read her powerful story.
Five-day NHS doctor strike begins amid flu surge
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, rejecting a government deal. The walkout coincides with a dangerous 'super flu' surge, causing major NHS disruption. Have your say in our poll.
Tinnitus led to inoperable brain tumour diagnosis
Darren Harris, 59, was told he had tinnitus for years before a hearing test revealed an inoperable brain tumour. He's now fundraising for Brain Tumour Research a decade after his diagnosis.
US groups tackle historic social isolation and loneliness
Amid a US loneliness epidemic, small community groups from Baltimore to Kentucky are rebuilding social connections person by person. Discover how grassroots efforts are healing isolation.
Dilbert's Scott Adams paralyzed by spine tumour
Controversial cartoonist Scott Adams reveals paralysis from waist down as prostate cancer progresses. The Dilbert creator had appealed to Donald Trump for help with treatment delays. Read the full health update.
Lisa Snowdon's meningitis battle: Parents told to say goodbye
This Morning star Lisa Snowdon reveals her harrowing 2010 viral meningitis fight where doctors told her parents to 'say goodbye'. She now urges awareness of the symptoms.
Trump criticised for 'basic maths' error in drug price claim
Donald Trump faces ridicule after claiming he slashed pharmaceutical prices by '600%' in a White House speech. Critics highlight the mathematical impossibility of the statement. Read the full story.
CDC Urges Flu Vaccines After Record Child Deaths
US health officials issue urgent call for flu vaccination as a concerning new virus variant circulates. Last season saw a record 288 paediatric deaths, with many preventable.
Molly-Mae Hague says daughter Bambi 'hates' her
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague gets candid about the 'wild' ups and downs of life with a two-year-old, sharing her guilt and struggles in a new vlog. Read her honest take on toddler parenting.
Charities warn of 3 million volunteer shortfall after Christmas
Two in five Brits plan to volunteer this Christmas, but the Royal Voluntary Service warns of a 44% drop in applications come January. Discover unique roles and how to help close the gap all year.
Child ICU Cases Rise Amid Record Winter Flu Admissions
NHS data reveals a record number of flu patients in hospitals for this time of year, with child intensive care admissions rising. Health officials warn the NHS is 'nowhere near out of the woods yet'.
Parents' pact to delay smartphones for children gains momentum
Over 165,000 UK parents have pledged to delay giving children smartphones. The Smartphone Free Childhood movement offers five key tips to reclaim family time and combat addiction this festive season.
A Festive Guide for Expectant Mothers This Christmas
Navigating Christmas while pregnant? Discover expert-approved swaps for champagne, oysters, and pâté to enjoy a delicious, safe festive feast. Your guide to merriment within NHS guidelines.
US Mental Health at Record Low, Poll Reveals
A new Gallup poll shows American self-reported mental health at its lowest ever. Experts cite pandemic trauma and political stress, but note reduced stigma as a silver lining.
Adrian Chiles reflects on the fuss over his mild skin cancer
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles shares his experience of a minor skin cancer diagnosis and the overwhelming, if misplaced, flood of thoughts and prayers it triggered. Read his candid reflection on NHS communication and public empathy.
Cliff Richard's 10 banned foods for healthy ageing
Sir Cliff Richard, 85, reveals his three simple rules for longevity and the ten foods he avoids, including red meat and tomatoes. Discover his secrets for staying fit and healthy.
Flu hospital admissions hit record high, NHS on high alert
Flu patients in NHS hospitals in England surged by 18% last week, reaching an all-time high for this time of year. Health chiefs warn the service is 'nowhere near out of the woods' as industrial action continues.
Flu Cases at Record High, NHS on High Alert During Strikes
Hospitals face a double crisis as flu hospitalisations reach record levels for December, compounded by a five-day strike by resident doctors. Officials warn the NHS is 'nowhere near out of the woods'.
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