4 d. ago The truth about the ‘liquid gold’ supplement that claims to boost your immune system

While colostrum has undeniable benefits in early life, scientific evidence on its effectiveness in adults remains limited

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4 d. ago This supplement could dramatically cut heart attack risk, scientists say

Researchers call for rigorous monitoring protocol to adjust vitamin D supplementation every three months

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5 d. ago The painful and widely misunderstood skin condition that can hide in plain sight

Once thought to be rare, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is increasingly recognised and diagnosed

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8 d. ago The calming herb that can hydrate dry skin and alleviate joint pain

The Australian herb has been used in traditional and cultural practices for thousands of years

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9 d. ago The easy way to get vitamin D without supplements or the sun

A new study has shown that exercise is key to getting vitamin D in winter

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9 d. ago 'I'm a health expert and your skin will glow all winter with five foods'

A beauty expert has shared the five foods you should be eating to keep your skin looking radiant in the winter months, and it's all to do with a popular food trend

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1 week ago NHS approves revolutionary new treatment for debilitating skin condition which affects tens of thousands of people

The twice-a-day cream can be used by adults affected by the inflammatory condition, which causes uncomfortable patches of itchy, cracked and dry skin.

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1 week ago 7 best vitamin C supplements to boost immunity and skin health

Worried you’re not getting enough vitamin C from your diet? These supplements can help

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1 week ago Common antibiotic for skin issue may also slash the risk of a mental health condition

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh were part of a team that scrutinised data from over 56,000 adolescents

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1 week ago Best marine collagen supplements: Tried and tested picks for healthy skin

Presenting our line up of the best tried and tested marine collagen supplements to boost your skin's health and vitality

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1 week ago Experts name the five supplements EVERYONE needs to take this autumn to protect against coughs and colds (and there's no mention of vitamin D)

We're hurtling towards winter, and the usual roster of seasonal viruses are making themselves known.

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1 week ago The cheaper way to get vitamin D in winter without taking supplements

A new study has shown that exercise is key to getting vitamin D in winter

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1 week ago Best soup recipe to boost immunity thanks to two powerhouse ingredients

A recipe has been shared for an immunity-boosting chicken broth soup, packed full of flavour, and it's a great idea for when you're sick and want to feel better as soon as possible

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2 w. ago Shocking photos of ‘real Vampire’ whose skin oozes fluid from third

A "REAL-life vampire" says the sun could "actually kill her", as her skin breaks out in oozing third-degree burns and blisters from just 30 seconds of exposure. Emily Richardson lives as a mythical vampire would, rarely leaving the house and avoiding sunlight at all costs, for fear of suffering extreme allergic reactions that require urgent...

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2 w. ago Picture of health: going to art galleries can improve wellbeing, study reveals

Viewing original works of art can relieve stress, cut heart disease risk and boost immune system, first study of its kind findsEnjoying original works of art in a gallery can relieve stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and boost your immune system, according to the first study of its kind.Researchers measured the physiological responses of participants while viewing masterpieces by world-renowned artists including Manet, Van Gogh and Gauguin in a gallery. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How an art gallery can boost your immune system and relieve stress

Researchers say looking at original works of art can help immediately relieve stress

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2 w. ago ‘It sounds like witchcraft’: can light therapy really give you better skin, cleaner teeth, stronger joints?

From infrared saunas to LED beauty masks, a billion-dollar market has grown around the healing power of light. But where does the science end and the hype begin? Light therapy is certainly having a moment. You can now buy glowing gadgets for everything from skin conditions and wrinkles to sore muscles and gum disease, the latest being a toothbrush enhanced with tiny red LEDs, described by its makers as “a breakthrough in at-home oral care”. Globally, the market was worth $1bn in 2024 and is projected to grow to $1.8bn by 2035. You can even go and sit in an infrared sauna, where instead of hot coals (real or electric) heating the air, your body is warmed directly by infrared light. According to its devotees, it’s like bathing in one of those LED-lit beauty masks, boosting skin collagen, relaxing muscles, relieving inflammation and chronic health conditions while protecting against dementia.“It sounds a bit like witchcraft,” says Paul Chazot, professor in neuroscience at Durham Univer...

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3 w. ago Urgent warning issued over popular vitamin supplements: Brands sold on the high street found to contain up to 12 TIMES the safe limit

Tests on supplements sold at popular health stores as well as Amazon found many contained more than double the safe upper limit recommended by UK health officials.

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3 w. ago Supplements containing up to 12.5 times safe limit sold online – Which?

Which? looked at Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Zinc supplements listed for sale on popular online marketplaces.

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3 w. ago Herbal supplements were supposed to make them healthier. Instead, they got sick

Common compounds like turmeric and ashwagandha can overwhelm the liver and lead to health complicationsFernanda Thompson was a healthy 40-year-old when she began taking turmeric in 2020. Online, people were saying the pungent yellow spice could make everyone a little bit healthier. So she began putting half a teaspoon, about 2.5 grams, into her morning smoothie, hoping to reap the benefits of curcumin, the compound responsible for turmeric’s anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant halo.“It was Covid time,” says the Florida resident, who is a stay at home mom, and she wanted to boost her immunity. “I was healthy. And then I guess I tried to be healthier,” she says. Continue reading...

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