6 h. ago Expert says popular hot drink linked to condition that kills thousands

Brian Clarke recommends switching your drink or at least limiting your intake

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11 h. ago New mums are being ‘strongly encouraged’ to take regular exercise and get more sleep. Don’t make me laugh | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

New guidelines are well intentioned, but as parents of babies know, finding time to look after yourself is impossibleOne of the many things you don’t realise until you have a newborn is just how much people congratulate you simply for leaving the house. “Well done for getting out and about,” they say, with the cheerful camaraderie of People Who Know. Going outside may sound like a low benchmark, but during those early weeks summoning the energy to put on clothes, pack a bag, and then using that narrow window between sleeping, feeding, pooing and screaming to cross the threshold into the world can feel like the grand sum total of all human endeavour. Screw the frescoes of the Scrovegni chapel: Mama made it to Budgens.Which explains my reaction when I read that new guidelines published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine say that new mothers should be strongly encouraged to do at least two hours of moderate to vigorous exercise a week, in addition to “daily pelvic floor muscle t...

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20 h. ago Smartphone bans ‘only a stopgap’ experts warn as Netflix's Adolescence highlights dangers

Academics have outlined how to keep children safe on smartphones after the Netflix blockbuster Adolescence shows the dark online world of toxic ideologies children can be sucked into

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24 h. ago Mental health experts reveal small signs you may be unhappy in life

People assume that you're either suffering from depression or you're unhappy - and there's no in between.

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26 h. ago Sleep expert's tip to help you get to sleep in minutes ahead of clocks changing

Sleep expert shares his favourite tips to get better sleep after saying the clocks going forward is 'unnatural' and that 'things go wrong with your health when your system is forced to work an hour earlier than usual'

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26 h. ago Experts share five ways stress effects the body ahead of Stress Awareness Month

Stress has more physical effects on the body than you might think.

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30 h. ago Pregnancy scans using AI ‘pick up foetal abnormalities in half the time’

The AI scans took several thousand snapshots of each foetal measurement compared to three taken by a human sonographer.

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33 h. ago Trump administration at ‘war’ with mRNA technology: scientists alarmed vaccine skeptics could kill research

Public health experts are sounding the alarm over recent move by the NIH to collect information about funding for research into mRNA technologyA cutting-edge technology expected to foster new medical breakthroughs in treatments for cancers and infectious disease is being treated “like a four-letter word” inside the Trump administration, causing panic among scientists who fear Trump-appointed health officials, driven by misinformation and conspiracy theories about the Covid-19 vaccine, will cut critical research in the field.Scientists and public health experts interviewed by the Guardian are sounding the alarm over a recent move by the National Institutes of Health to collect information about funding for research into mRNA technology. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago ITV This Morning sleep expert reveals whether wearing socks to bed improves sleep

The "Sleep Geek" has weighed in on a study which says socks could improve sleep

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51 h. ago Health experts warn of 'painful' condition that is caused by too much screen time

Spending too much time scrolling on your phones could result in an alarming health problem called "text neck"

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56 h. ago Experts raise alarm over new agonising disease linked to snus nicotine pouches

Swedish health experts say they have seen a rise in patients who use the pouches, also called snus, suffering a painful condition with 'concerning' symptoms that last for up to a year.

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57 h. ago Experts explain when you should eat lunch for a longer life and not be hungry

Dieticians have explained the best time to eat lunch in order to avoid snacking on unhealthy food later in the day or skipping dinner and then feeling hungry later in the evening

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64 h. ago Slash cholesterol levels with popular breakfast that leaves you feeling 'fuller longer'

This popular dish is loaded with a special variety of fibre that assists in eliminating 'bad' cholesterol from the body.

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67 h. ago Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

The Government will release an impact assessment indicating how many people will be hit by its benefits reforms.

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3 d. ago Health experts reveal 24 infectious diseases that could pose major threat to public health

The list of 24 infectious diseases has been created to help scientists make new tests, vaccines and medication in preparation

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3 d. ago Clearing gutters and scrubbing the BBQ: How to get your home ready for summer

With spring around the corner, it’s time to deep-clean, revamp and get crafty

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3 d. ago Spring statement latest: Trump tariffs pose major threat to UK economy, warns Bank of England chief

Andrew Bailey speaks ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement

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3 d. ago UK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families

UK Health Security Agency’s tool highlights viruses and bacteria, many not yet seen in the country, that could pose biosecurity riskDeadly disease-causing organisms from pathogen families that include bird flu, plague and Ebola pose a threat to health in the UK and should be prioritised for research, government experts have said.The first tool of its kind from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) lists 24 types of viruses and bacteria where a lack of vaccines, tests and treatment, changes due to the climate crisis or growing drug resistance pose a biosecurity risk. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Doctor's warning to under 40s as exact age you should get cholesterol check revealed

Health experts warn Brits should get their cholesterol checked earlier than the NHS recommends

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4 d. ago Do you know your 'biomarkers'? The 5 simple tests you can do at home to find out how healthy you really are

Everyone is talking about biomarkers right now. Hannah Coates shares the health experts’ guide to testing yours without leaving the house

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