Health

29 September 2025

Experts explain why men exaggerate the size of their penis

Many men exaggerate the size of their manhood, with a new study finding that almost three quarters overstate their measurements. The study, carried out at Peking University in China, asked 342 ...

Pomegranate juice may help reduce artery plaque and lower blood pressure

26 September 2025

Pomegranate juice may help prevent heart disease

New research suggests that pomegranate juice, a ruby-red fruit drink rich in antioxidants, could help cleanse arteries and reduce the risk of heart problems. Scientists believe the juice’s antioxidants can fight ...

25 September 2025

Why vaping could be ruining your teeth - Lily James shares her experience

Lily James revealed vaping has taken a harsh toll on her dental health. The 36-year-old Mamma Mia star said she recently had to get her first ever filling - and blamed ...

Doctors in Sweden can now prescribe travel to promote health and wellbeing

24 September 2025

Sweden becomes first country to prescribe travel as healthcare

Sweden has launched a pioneering health initiative, becoming the first country to allow doctors to prescribe travel to improve patients’ health and wellbeing. The campaign, developed by Visit Sweden, promotes the ...

UK summit sparks new conversation for working dads

24 September 2025

Working dads' summit calls for new national conversation on fatherhood and gender equality

A UK summit aimed at transforming how society views working fathers has called for a “new national conversation” around masculinity, parental leave and gender equality in the workplace. The Working Dads’ ...

UKHSA warns to stay home after norovirus outbreak

23 September 2025

UK health officials warn to stay home to stop infectious norovirus spread

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning about a rise in norovirus cases, urging people to stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop to curb its ...

Trump officials highlight autism risks tied to prenatal Tylenol

22 September 2025

Trump administration to advise caution on Tylenol use during pregnancy amid autism concerns

The Trump administration plans to disclose that acetaminophen use during early pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children. Officials will also highlight leucovorin as a potential autism treatment ...

22 September 2025

Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy Reshapes Future of Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest malignancies in women's health, largely due to late diagnosis and frequent recurrence after surgery and chemotherapy. Despite advances in targeted drugs, many patients ...

Health Ovarian Cancer

19 September 2025

National wellbeing checks could harm children, experts warn

Pupil wellbeing checks mandated nationally could backfire, former Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has warned, suggesting they might lead children to believe they are "sad or worried" even when they are ...

New injection targets fat metabolism to aid weight loss

18 September 2025

New jab could fight obesity by changing how body burns fat

Scientists have developed a new weight-loss injection, RES-010, that could target obesity by altering how the body processes fat without requiring patients to eat less. The drug works by blocking a ...

£500k fund launched to boost mental health in County Durham

17 September 2025

Council unveils £500k scheme to boost mental health

County Durham Council has set up a £500,000 fund to help community groups address mental health challenges and social isolation in its most disadvantaged areas. The initiative, called Thriving Together, aims ...

Money doesn't buy happiness, studies find

16 September 2025

Money can only buy so much happiness, studies find

Extensive research over the past two decades has found that increases in income only boost happiness up to a certain point, after which the effect plateaus. A landmark 2010 US study ...

15 September 2025

Eye drops could replace reading glasses, new study finds

A new study suggests eye drops may provide a safe and effective alternative to reading glasses for people with presbyopia, an age-related condition that affects near vision. Presbyopia occurs when the ...

Red meat and processed foods linked to faster dementia and chronic disease, study finds

12 September 2025

Red meat and processed foods linked to dementia and chronic disease, study finds

A 15-year study has found that diets high in red meat, processed foods and sugary soft drinks are linked to faster development of dementia and multiple chronic diseases in older ...

11 September 2025

Global alarm as more children now obese than underweight

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a new UN report. Unicef warns that ultra-processed junk food is taking over ...

10 September 2025

Mental health risks from chatbots should be seen as a threat to humanity, says expert

The mental health risks posed by chatbots should be seen as a sign of the existential danger humanity faces from future super-intelligent artificial intelligence systems, an expert has warned. Nate Soares, ...

[coat]s promotes simple, effective skincare developed with dermatologists

9 September 2025

Skincare brand launches satirical campaign to challenge beauty trends aimed at teens

Teenagers are splashing out on skincare routines that could be doing more harm than good, experts have warned. Research shows that 69% of Gen Z "feel overwhelmed" when navigating the beauty ...

5 September 2025

Delaying breakfast linked to poor health and higher death risk

Delaying breakfast could be more dangerous than you think. New research has found that having a morning meal late was consistently linked to depression, fatigue, poor oral health and a higher ...

Teen vaping may cause irreversible brain and heart damage

4 September 2025

Teen vaping 'epidemic' may cause irreversible brain and heart damage

Teen vaping is an "epidemic" that risks leaving youngsters with irreversible damage to their brains and hearts, experts have warned. Doctors have raised the alarm at the soaring numbers of children ...

3 September 2025

Teenage period pain may shape adult health

Teenagers who suffer from period pain are significantly more likely to develop chronic pain as adults, new research shows. Experts at the University of Oxford analysed data from more than 1,100 ...

2 September 2025

New AI stethoscope can detect heart conditions in seconds

Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help doctors detect serious heart conditions in just seconds, researchers have revealed. The card-sized gadget is simply placed on a patient's chest where it ...

1 September 2025

Crackdown on fake Botox after dozens left seriously ill in the UK

Sellers of fake Botox injections could be jailed for up to two years as health chiefs launch a major crackdown after dozens were left seriously ill. The Medicines and Healthcare products ...

27 August 2025

Menopause reforms promise WFH and flexible hours to keep women in jobs

Firms will soon be forced to support staff going through the menopause under tough new Government rules. Companies with more than 250 workers will have to produce official "menopause action plans" ...

26 August 2025

'Ozempic vulva': Women say slimming jabs are changing their vaginas

Women taking weight loss injections have reported "one of the weirder side effects" with some claiming their vaginas have started to change. The effect, which has been dubbed "Ozempic vulva", has ...