2 h. ago WWE superstar's horrifying 'brain condition' before he murdered wife and young son

Chris Benoit was a huge name in wrestling until he killed himself and his family in 2007, with experts believing his health problems may have been a factor

Events

10 h. ago Experts use ‘filler’ treatment to restore sight in people with rare condition

The new treatment can help with hypotony – which affects about 100 people in the UK each year.

Science

18 h. ago ‘Bed rotting’ may seem enticing this winter. But experts have issued a health warning

Videos of bed rotting show people living among mold, bugs and old food and drink containers

Events

22 h. ago Google removes multiple AI health summaries as experts warn ‘misleading’ results put people at risk

An investigation claimed that a number of health-related AI summaries were giving inaccurate or misleading information

Events

31 h. ago Infectious disease expert names three viruses threatening mankind in 2026

He warned: “A new year might mean new viral threats."

Science

39 h. ago Do the tiny, boring exercises: how to really look after your hips

From the best exercise moves to how many steps you really need to aim for a day, experts weigh in on how to maintain hip health throughout your lifeWhen Elvis the pelvis gyrated and thrust his way across national television screens, audiences were delighted and censors were scandalised. But physiotherapists were probably standing up in their seats cheering at the display of such healthy and limber hip movements.Hips are a key weight-bearing joint, yet we rarely give them the amount of love and attention they deserve. Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Davina McCall urged by expert to rethink health decision after 'frightening' diagnosis

Davina McCall has been open about her recovery following breast cancer treatment, which came around a year after she underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumour

Science

53 h. ago I asked 7 doctors what the best foods are for lowering cholesterol — they all named 1 food

Multiple health experts recommend one particular food rich in soluble fibre for helping to manage cholesterol levels as part of a balanced diet

Society

3 d. ago Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for prioritising or using” the surgical masks that are ubiquitous in hospitals and clinics globally, given their “inadequate protection against airborne pathogens”, they said in a letter to WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for prioritising or using” the surgical masks that are ubiquitous in hospitals and clinics globally, given their “inadequate protection against airborne pathogens”, they said in a letter to WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago 10 best probiotics to help improve gut health, according to experts

Support your gut health, boost your immune system and reduce bloating with these probiotic supplements

Science

4 d. ago 5 ways to transform your health this year, according to the experts

Find out the hottest health tips of 2026 from leading voices in the industry

Science

4 d. ago Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas

Events

4 d. ago Nosebleeds and crying during orgasm are rare — but normal responses, researchers stress

Women reported having hallucinations or laughing or crying after reaching orgasm

Politics

4 d. ago How a common vaccine may help provide protection from dementia

Public health experts say a recent study indicates a pattern which is becoming difficult to dismiss

Politics

4 d. ago Cancer expert says key foods 'slow prostate cancer' after new study

A list of food including broccoli, pomegranate and cranberry were found to have a 'significant' impact

Science

4 d. ago Good bean guide: Experts rank them by healthiness, and reveal how to harness the plant power packed into every tin

Recent studies have shown that the humble bean can lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, protect against colon cancer, and even help with weight loss.

Science

4 d. ago Share your health and fitness questions for Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape

Whether your question is about exercise, eating, or general wellness, post it below and we’ll put a selection to our panel on the nightThere’s no bad time to take a more active interest in your health, but the new year, for lots of us, feels like a fresh start. Maybe you’re planning to sign up for a 10k or finally have a go at bouldering, eat a bit better or learn to swing a kettlebell. Maybe you want to keep up with your grandkids — or just be a little bit more physically prepared for whatever life throws at you.To help things along, Guardian Live invites you to a special event with public health expert Devi Sridhar, journalist and author Mariella Frostrup, and health and fitness columnist Joel Snape. They’ll be joining the Guardian’s Today in Focus presenter Annie Kelly to discuss simple, actionable ways to stay fit and healthy as you move through the second half of life: whether that means staying strong and mobile or stressing less and sleeping better. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Experts sound alarm as report reveals more than 40 million Americans turn to ChaptGPT for medical advice

One in eight Americans turn to ChatGPT every day for medical advice, leaving them prone to potentially dangerous misinformation and incorrect diagnosis, health experts have warned.

Science

5 d. ago Health experts issue 'cholesterol' message to people who eat eggs every day

A study has shown that eggs may have the opposite effect to what many think

Science