3 h. ago Major Pope Francis health update as Vatican issues statement

The Vatican has given an update on the health of Pope Francis saying he is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia but he is being kept hospitalized

Politics

4 h. ago Harvard researcher reveals three fruits that can be 'dangerous' for your health, waistline

Dr Nick Norwitz, a Harvard doctor has warned of the three popular fruits that could be harmful to your health and causing you to gain weight

Science

5 d. ago Why it's so dangerous for doctors to dismiss bloating, heavy periods or pelvic pain: They're signs of a serious condition which affects two in three women... but can be helped with simple medication

Caroline Mansi was on a woodland walk when she was overcome with dizziness and felt a huge rush of menstrual blood. 'I had to lie down on the forest floor,' she recalls.

Science

5 d. ago Wooden spoons are making us sick? I thought that was fish slices | Arwa Mahdawi

Another day, another health scare. I’m struggling to know which dangers I should take seriouslyIf you want to stir up online controversy, wooden spoons are the perfect tool with which to do so. Every few years, influencers go viral with warnings about how the wooden spoons in your kitchen are covered in disgusting gunk and if you don’t boil them immediately you will poison yourself and everyone you love.In 2023, for example, a woman called Lulaboo Jenkins posted a TikTok video of her boiling spoons. Millions of people watched the water turn brown and it triggered a deep-cleaning craze. The Guardian’s Tim Dowling had a go, detailing the results in an article that prompted more than 1,000 comments. Who knew spoons could inspire such a feverish response? (Well, Jenkins, I suppose.) Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago It’s not just Belle Gibson: Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

More of us are getting medical advice and wellness tips from social media. But with influencers promoting information that ranges from misleading to downright fraudulent, Helen Coffey investigates why we’re willing to put our health in the hands of unqualified strangers

Politics

8 d. ago The dangers in your daily cup of matcha tea or coffee: Influencers claim it lowers anxiety and blood pressure, but mounting evidence suggests it can also trigger a dangerous health condition...

A trendy 'health' drink popular with teenagers and young adults can trigger fatigue, shortness of breath and even heart problems, experts have warned.

Events

9 d. ago Warning over 'dangerous' dupes that could cause fires or deadly health issues

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns readers about why buying ‘dupes’ online can lead to disaster

Events

9 d. ago Gut health doctor reveals how we're all eating our fruit and veg entirely wrong

The Gut Health Doctor, Dr Megan Rossi, has advised how to get the most out of your fruit and vegetables with each meal so that you aren't missing out on vital vitamins

Society

1 week ago Ketosis doctor identifies 'most dangerous' thing for your heart

And it is not saturated fats, salt, or high-cholesterol foods

Politics

1 week ago The everyday dangers that could kill you instantly... including common household items

A group of Redditors came together to reveal the most unusually dangerous things that could kill you within minutes

Events

1 week ago UKHSA alert over 'sometimes dangerous' illness with grim symptoms

Government health bosses said 'anyone can catch it' but that there are steps we can take to avoid the bug

Events

2 w. ago Doctor's haunting video reveals terrifying danger of not wearing a seatbelt few know about: an injury that causes 'unimaginable' pain

An American emergency response medic has highlighted the catastrophic consequences of not wearing a seatbelt by posting chilling scans of a patient's broken bones.

Events

3 w. ago Expert reveals hidden health dangers of mould in your home and how to safely get rid of it

A health expert has warned that mould in your home could be more dangerous than you think

Society