Health

Superfoods consumed in excess may impact heart health
27 March 2026

Superfoods like kimchi and kombucha may pose risks to heart health
Some popular “healthy” foods may not be as beneficial as they appear. Gut-friendly options such as kimchi, kombucha and fruit smoothies could contain hidden levels of salt and sugar that may ...

PMDD
26 March 2026

Pre-period blues or PMDD? Female health expert breaks down the difference
More than 30 million women and girls around the world have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), according to the University of Oxford. Yet, like many women’s health topics, it is often ...

Just 11 more minutes of sleep could protect your heart
26 March 2026

11 more minutes of sleep each night linked to lower heart attack risk
Adding just 11 minutes of extra sleep each night could significantly lower your risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research. Academics found that making minor adjustments to daily ...

Experts warn repeated glucose spikes could harm brain health over time
25 March 2026

Frequent blood sugar spikes could increase risk of dementia
Frequent blood sugar spikes may increase the risk of long-term brain damage. New research analysing data from more than 350,000 UK adults has found that people who experience larger rises in ...

Small lifestyle tweaks, including a longer lie-in, can cut risk of heart attacks
24 March 2026

Extra 11 minutes of sleep could lower risk of heart attack by 10 percent, study finds
Just 11 extra minutes of sleep each night can reduce the risk of heart attacks. Making even small shifts in our daily routines, including about 4.5 minutes of brisk walking ...

Popular porridge brand recalls products
23 March 2026

Popular porridge brand recalls products over possible mouse contamination
A popular brand has recalled multiple porridge products from UK supermarket shelves after fears of possible contamination at its manufacturing site. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert following a ...

Doctors warn social media spreads inaccurate ADHD content
20 March 2026

Doctors caution over widespread ADHD misinformation on TikTok
More than half of TikTok videos about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are inaccurate, study finds. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, and ...

GLP-1 diabetes drugs may help prevent worsening anxiety and depression
20 March 2026

Diabetes drugs may ease anxiety and depression, study finds
Diabetes drugs may help alleviate mental health symptoms. Medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes could help worsening symptom of anxiety and depression, according to new research, analysing long-term ...

Meningitis outbreak in Kent
18 March 2026

UK meningitis outbreak 'explosive' and 'unprecedented', officials say
Health officials have warned that a rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak in Kent is "unprecedented", after two young people died and multiple cases were confirmed within days. The outbreak, centred in the ...

Scientists develop new blood test that could detect glioblastoma early
17 March 2026

New blood test could detect brain tumours early
Researchers have developed a blood test that shows promise for detecting glioblastoma and potentially other brain tumours earlier than current methods. The test has demonstrated over 90% accuracy and could allow ...

Doctor says cold hands and feet may signal low levels of vitamin B12
16 March 2026

Cold hands and feet could signal vitamin B12 deficiency
Cold hands and feet may be more than a seasonal inconvenience. A doctor has suggested that persistently cold extremities could be a sign the body is lacking vitamin B12, an essential ...

Improving physical fitness can strengthen the brain’s chemical response to exercise
13 March 2026

Regular exercise can train the brain to release a powerful “brain-boosting” protein, study finds
Getting in shape may do more for the brain than previously thought. Researchers have discovered that improving fitness levels can train the brain to release greater amounts of a key protein ...

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12 March 2026

Six Hormonal Changes Behind Your Bloating, Acne and Weight Gain
Bloating, acne flare-ups and sudden weight gain are symptoms many women experience at different stages of life. While these issues are often blamed on diet, stress or lifestyle habits, hormones ...

Perimenopause
12 March 2026

Perimenopause at 35: Why Women Are Struggling in Silence
Emma was the kind of woman who had a spreadsheet for everything. Holiday packing lists, meal plans, a colour-coded calendar for her children's after-school activities that she updated every Sunday ...

Group dance sessions could help the elderly ease back pain
12 March 2026

Regular dance classes may ease back pain and boost mobility in older adults
Regular dance classes could help older adults with lower back pain regain confidence in movement and improve mobility. The findings come from a study in Bournemouth that explored whether dancing ...

Popular weight loss jab linked to higher​ risk of vision loss
11 March 2026

Popular weight-loss jab linked to higher​ risk of permanent vision loss
People taking the weight-loss injection Wegovy may face a higher risk of a rare condition that can lead to sudden and permanent vision loss, according to new research. A study published ...

Taking daily vitamins could help you live longer
10 March 2026

Popping daily multivitamins could put the brakes on ageing
A vitamin a day keeps the doctor away. Taking daily supplements may help slow down the body’s biological clock, even if only by a few months. Unlike chronological age, which counts ...

Illicit drugs double the risk of stroke
9 March 2026

Recreational drug users twice as likely to suffer stroke, study finds
Recreational drug use may substantially increase the risk of stroke. A large review analysing health data from more than 100 million people has found that several commonly used illicit drugs are ...

Millions of people in the UK are living with undiagnosed ADHD
6 March 2026

ADHD underdiagnosed in the UK as complex symptoms like emotional dysregulation often get overlooked
ADHD is being missed in millions of people across the UK with many living without diagnosis or support, despite rising awareness of the condition. ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is ...

Weight loss jabs could reduce the risk of addiction to alcohol and drugs
6 March 2026

Weight loss jabs could reduce the risk of addiction to alcohol and drugs
Popular weight-loss injections such as Ozempic and Mounjaro could reduce the risk of addiction to alcohol, tobacco and drugs, according to new research. A large study published in the British Medical ...

Healthy lifestyle choices reduce the risk of breast cancer
5 March 2026

Red meat, smoking and obesity linked to a quarter of global breast cancer cases
Lifestyle factors account for more than a quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer worldwide. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in women and a major cause ...

Dieting Season
3 March 2026

The 7 Most Common Weight Loss Challenges Women Face And How to Overcome Them
With spring in the air we are planning our holidays, getting out, about more often, and looking at our buying our spring and summer wardrobes. But mostof us will be ...

Opening windows may help lower cancer risk
3 March 2026

Opening windows can help lower cancer risk, experts say
Opening windows and swapping scented candles for neutral alternatives, can significantly reduce long-term cancer risk. Dr Asiya Maula, a GP at The Health Suite in Leicester, explained that everyday household ...

Doctors warn some private ADHD clinics are prescribing stimulants without essential physical examinations
2 March 2026

Doctors warn private ADHD clinics are putting children at risk
Children with ADHD are being prescribed medication without essential physical health checks. Doctors have warned that poorly regulated private clinics are diagnosing and treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder without ...