24 h. ago Detail in how young people walk that predicts if they'll suffer a deadly health problem in your 60s, experts reveal

Official data suggests a third of the over 65s suffer from this problem in Britain each year and it is also the most common cause of death from an injury among this group.

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26 h. ago Dementia specialist shares ‘dread’ for future after parents and grandmother all suffer from illness

Helen McDavitt, 52, dedicated herself to dementia care after her grandmother and father both died from the disease

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33 h. ago The ultimate guide to public loos: Top hygiene expert reveals why you should never touch anything, why FLUSHING is dangerous and how to avoid a nasty bug

Many of us are wary of using public loos - indeed, last year a survey of 2,000 people found that almost eight in ten of us would only venture into a public toilet if there was no alternative.

Science

36 h. ago Always wake up early? It could be 'hidden' symptom of a life

Waking up too early could be your body's way of signalling a serious health issue, experts have warned.

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37 h. ago Warning over deadly suffocation risk of celeb health trend loved by Gwyneth Paltrow

It has been trending as the latest answer to sleepless nights, but experts warn it could pose serious health risks, depriving wearers of life-giving oxygen overnight.

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59 h. ago West Nile virus found in UK for first time as health experts 'enhance surveillance'

The virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Britain for the first time

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60 h. ago What is the West Nile Virus? Everything we know as virus detected in UK

Health experts maintain that the risk to the general public is currently very low

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63 h. ago West Nile Virus identified in UK mosquitoes for the first time

Health experts said the risk to the public is ‘very low’.

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63 h. ago Eight things you should be doing to protect the health of your heart

Water, sleep, and the Mediterranean diet can all help

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68 h. ago Children are speaking to strangers online – and grooming is on the rise. This is how to protect them | Devi Sridhar

Parents are used to worrying about walking home alone and sleepovers, but games and messaging apps pose new risksWhen we look at what causes poor mental health, we often think of stress, genetics, poverty or loneliness. These are all contributing factors, but there’s another, more hidden cause that isn’t talked about enough: abuse, especially during childhood. I recall Chad Varah, the founder of Samaritans, reflecting that there were many things that drove people to call the charity’s suicide helpline. But abuse was a prominent reason.Abuse isn’t an easy subject to raise or talk about. It brings up issues of gender dynamics – a colleague studying global sexual abuse told me: “The vast majority of perpetrators are men; the victims are equally boys and girls.” These are hard issues to think about, harder still to discuss and difficult to address. They challenge notions of safety, trust, family and community. But if we want to make progress in addressing poor mental health, we have to ...

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3 d. ago Number of obese and overweight teenagers will skyrocket in the next five years, experts warn

Adolescent health worldwide is at a "tipping point," experts say

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3 d. ago ALL young men need regular sperm checks to identify thousands of cases of infertility, says leading reproductive expert

Most men only think about getting the quality of their sperm checked when they have tried unsuccessfully with a partner to start a family.

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3 d. ago Smartwatch wearers advised to remove devices at key times for better health and focus

Wearing a smartwatch can provide a wealth of data about your health and habits - but one expert says there are key times when you should take it off

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3 d. ago Superdrug expert shares ‘prescription price hack everyone should know’

Some simple requests before you pay could cut down the cost of the exact same medications

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3 d. ago Mum's fury as new law 'fails to protect children from paedophile parents'

'I had to pay thousands for my daughter to get the same level of protection that was being given, for free, to every child in the UK but her'

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4 d. ago The eight things you should be doing to protect the health of heart

Cardiovascular deaths having increased 18 per cent since 2019

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4 d. ago Warning over 'worrying trend' as thousands more die from one health problem

"It's been the worst start to a decade for heart health for half a century," experts warn

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4 d. ago Paediatric expert says 300 kids in A&E shows trend could 'harm large number'

The study found that one in 10 of those admitted required life-saving operations after swallowing magnets

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4 d. ago Experts say this is the age you can let your teen go on holiday without you

What age is it ok for teens to go on holiday with friends? Here’s some advice

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4 d. ago The US hasn't seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why

Health officials are urging vigilance as reports of bird flu cases in humans appear to have stopped

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