20 h. ago Expert reveals how to spot the hidden 'gunk' in vitamin pills: 'Can cause laxative effects or stop absorption'

There have never been more supplements lining supermarket shelves as millions endeavour to boost their health through a miracle pill or powder.

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24 h. ago I cried every night because of my mum’s unthinkable actions her sick diaries finally revealed the truth after her death

SOBBING into her pillow, Helen Naylor wondered just how much more she could take.  Throughout her entire childhood she'd been left feeling scared, anxious, and completely worthless - and by the one person who was supposed to love her the most: her mother.  Helen grew up believing her manipulative mother Elinor was chronically ill, but...

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59 h. ago 'Risk calculator' can determine exact age you will develop Alzheimer's... as study shows a new pill may prevent disease

A landmark study can now calculate a person's lifelong risk of memory decline, finding that Alzheimer's biological processes are already active in apparently healthy people.

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2 d. ago ITV Dr Amir Khan has warning to anyone on omeprazole for heartburn or acid reflux

The health expert is urging people to be aware of the side effects of long-term use

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2 d. ago Strictly's Vicky Pattison says 'It's a difficult pill to swallow' in heartbreaking farewell

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has been left emotional over the latest departure from the BBC One show

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3 d. ago Best travel pillow: I've tested dozens of pillows while travelling so you can sleep well on trains, planes and even overnight stays

I've dedicated myself to finding the ultimate travel pillow for extended journeys, from more traditional memory foam numbers, to innovative alternatives.

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3 d. ago Organisers of Aberdeen's Pride parade step back over 'hostile climate' and funding pressures

The chief executive of Four Pillars said the organisation was concerned about the rise in hate incidents it is seeing.

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3 d. ago JK Rowling's loyal wizard Tom Felton continues to support her as he makes emotional Broadway debut

He has remained a constant pillar of support for JK amid her row with the Harry Potter cast. And Tom has continued to show his allegiance to the controversial author.

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3 d. ago Why this £99 pillow from The Fine Bedding Company is changing sleep forever

The new HoneyFoam Pillow is designed to deliver a perfectly personalised night's sleep - and it's suitable for all sleep positions

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4 d. ago Almost 10ft crocodile rescued from bullet train project site

Reptile had fallen down a pit dug for a railway track pillar near a river known for its large crocodile population

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4 d. ago Heroin addicts who also use deadly "Benzo" pills to be targeted in new clinical trial

Major clinical trial will prescribe stable dose of diazepam to drug users most at risk of overdose from street supply

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4 d. ago Dunelm shoppers rave about 'lovely' bedding set that's 'so snug'

The 100% Brushed Cotton Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set is said to be "so snug" and "lovely quality" - and this clever deal stacking hack lets you get it for just £5

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4 d. ago Vicky Pattison says 'difficult pill to swallow' in Strictly Come Dancing 'goodbye'

It comes as the former Geordie Shore star had her best weekend of the BBC series so far in the famous ballroom

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5 d. ago If you're taking pills for heartburn, you MUST know about the side

A reader asks: Why are so many patients prescribed omeprazole for more than a month? I've been on it for years but stopped ten months ago after finding out about the side-effects of long-term usage.

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5 d. ago Davina McCall's toughest year yet: Just months after rare brain tumour surgery star revealed breast cancer diagnosis

Recovering from her surgery to remove a benign brain tumour late last year, Davina McCall probably thought that would be the extent of her health woes for a while.

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6 d. ago Anxiety and depression mean you may benefit from one cheap pill every day

A doctor has explained the signs and symptoms that could indicate you need an over-the-counter supplement

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7 d. ago 'Extremely comfortable' luxury memory foam pillows give 'great support all night'

'I’d give these 10 stars if I could', said one buyer

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7 d. ago Cats smothering babies with pillows and moms throwing kids out of planes: The violent videos pushed to toddlers that every parent should worry about

Video producer and AI consultant Jeremy Carrasco says his research shows that disturbing clips are being served up by algorithms typically geared towards kids.

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8 d. ago Pill thousands of people already take could help prevent breast cancer

It could be used to prevent mastectomies

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9 d. ago From fiasco to feted: the story of the Dream of Gerontius, the revolutionary music of The Choral

The Choral depicts an amateur choral society in wartime Yorkshire taking on Elgar’s trailblazing and controversial work. But how much does Alan Bennett’s fiction reflect actual fact?Nicholas Hytner’s new film, The Choral – in UK cinemas today – culminates in an unconventional rendition of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Alan Bennett’s screenplay is an affectionate portrayal of a choral society in a small Yorkshire town during the first world war. Searching for non-German repertoire, the chorusmaster Dr Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) settles in desperation on Gerontius.Perhaps it is Elgar’s reputation as a pillar of the British establishment – he appears briefly in the film, a cameo from an extravagantly moustachioed Simon Russell Beale – that reassures Bennett’s fictional committee members that this will be a safe choice. But as Guthrie starts to teach the unfamiliar score, they realise Sir Edward’s patrician persona has deceived them. They expected something staidly English, but in...

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