58 m. ago Peptides and retinol both fight wrinkles, but which is best?

Doctors and dermatologists explain what you need to know about these key products

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61 m. ago Two stress symptoms you can see in your bedroom and bathroom

There are simple ways to fix them

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68 m. ago Britain melts in the heatwave: Sunseekers pack out parks and beaches with temperatures set to soar to 33C today as amber health alert continues... but thunderstorms are on the way

The UK could break its record for the warmest day of the year for the second day in a row today, with temperatures up to 33C (91F) forecast after a 2025 high of 32.2C (90.0F) in London yesterday.

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69 m. ago Major safety warning on popular sunscreen: 'It doesn't do what it says', study finds

A major report has warned that a popular family sunscreen does not work, potentially leaving consumers at risk of skin cancer.

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72 m. ago The key difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion as 34C heatwave hits UK

Knowing the difference between the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion could save a life amid an amber heat-health alert in England

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86 m. ago Welcome to a new ‘gloomcycle’ of news. Here’s how to stop compulsive scrolling | Margaret Sullivan

As Americans, we need to know what’s happening so we can act. But that doesn’t mean constant online immersionThe threat of a world war. Political assassinations. Federal raids on unsuspecting migrants.There seems to be no end to terrifying news these days. In fact, it comes at us so unceasingly that numbness can set in. Or even depression or melancholy, like a black cloud over every part of our lives. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Cervical cancer rates soaring in deprived areas after low vaccine uptake

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that low vaccine uptake among children is leaving many women vulnerable to cervical cancer.

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90 m. ago A simple blood test could offer first reliable diagnosis for ME

The only way to diagnose ME is by ruling out other illnesses, which can take years

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91 m. ago The truth about the aggressive type of cancer you’ve probably not heard of

Sarcoma is a less recognised, but aggressive form of cancer that often escapes headlines

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95 m. ago New UKHSA plea to 'get vaccinated' as fewer people have jab that prevents cancer

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that variations in geographical coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in adolescents across England is leaving young women in some areas with less protection against cervical and some other cancers

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96 m. ago Urgent warning over worrying surge in killer virus in four holiday hotspots

Health officials have warned a highly contagious, and potentially deadly, liver infection is spreading through popular holiday destinations.

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1 hour ago Was my password leaked? Find out about Google, Facebook, and Apple breach

The breach is thought to have been carried out by several digital bad actors.

Technology

1 hour ago UK heatwave: Wildfire, health and drought warnings explained in five key maps

Thursday saw the mercury hit 32C in west London as the country sweltered under an amber heat-health alert

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1 hour ago NHS issues health advice to residents in West Dunbartonshire over weekend heatwave

Members of the public are being encouraged to stay safe in the sun as the current warm weather is expected to continue this weekend.

Society

1 hour ago Hospital consultants may strike with junior doctors in pay row escalation

BMA warns government faces ‘several groups of doctors on picket lines together later this year’

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2 h. ago MPs debate assisted dying bill ahead of crunch vote – UK politics live

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will either clear the House of Commons and move to the Lords, or fail completelyMPs have gathered in the House of Commons for the third reading of the assisted dying bill. If approved, it will then go to the House of Lords.There will also be four votes in the Commons on changes within the bill since it was last put to MPs in November.The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill has huge implications for hospices, our staff, volunteers and patients, as well as the health system and society more broadly. But there are still many unanswered questions around how a future assisted dying service would work.Given this lack of clarity we welcome the introduction of new clause 20, which would require the government to consult with palliative and end of life care providers if the bill progresses. It is vital that the access of palliative and end of life care for everyone is increased, and for that we need a better funding model for hospices. Contin...

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2 h. ago Exact date heatwave will be over as Met Office issues warning on 'intense thunderstorms'

Parts of the UK are set to be hit by an 'intense thunderstorm' after a heatwave, the Met Office has said. Heat-health alert warnings are currently in place across the country

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2 h. ago The 2025 wellness trends you need to know about, according to experts

The new year will reshape how you think about health and wellbeing if these trends have anything to do with it

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2 h. ago Get the fan out! Londoners face first 'tropical nights' of 2025 with temperature above 20C during bedtime

The Met Office has warned such conditions pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable groups

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2 h. ago What you need to know about sarcoma – the cancer you’ve never heard of

Sarcoma UK is encouraging people to act quickly when they notice potential symptoms, such as a lump that is growing or changing.

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