According to “incredibly troubling” data that experts say exposes the impact of soaring obesity levels, the number of people under 40 in the UK diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is rising faster than the over-40s. The UK ranks among the worst in...
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22nd Mar 2026 | Updated at 10:20am 22nd Mar 2026
HIDDEN SALT, HIDDEN RISK
- 25 Feb 2026
It slips into our diets silently, hiding in plain sight. Salt, an everyday staple, has become one of the easiest nutrients to overconsume. The NHS recommends that adults limit their intake to no more than 6 grams per day, roughly the equivalent...
Five everyday aches physiotherapy can actually fix
- 22 Jan 2026
Most of us have at least one ache we’ve learned to live with. The stiff neck, the lower back pain, or the shoulder that hurts for no obvious reason.
Pfizer has created a “game-changing” vaccine that has been found to offer babies strong protection against RSV, a common cause of respiratory illness,...
A peer-reviewed, mid-stage trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests one dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in the psychedelic...
The cold is coming, with it, a surge in several viral and respiratory infections.
Eating a nutritious diet is important for a healthy body and mind but the role of digestion is not any less.
The condition of stroke is a medical emergency which requires quick symptom recognition and prompt treatment
A study of around 8,000 civil servants has found that getting at least five hours' sleep a night could significantly reduce over-50s' chances of developing multiple chronic health problems.
It is important to consume fruits and vegetables - in the recommended amount - as they can help people reduce their risk of many major causes of illness....
The countdown to Diwali has begun and it is extra special this year. People look forward to celebrating the festival with all their family and friends after following two years of Covid restrictions.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-general, has warned about the effects of long covid. He said the condition is “devastating” the lives and livelihoods of tens of millions of people, and wreaking havoc on health systems and economies,...
