4 h. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago See a doctor if you spot three signs on your skin this summer

An expert listed some of the key symptoms of skin cancer, which is one of the most common forms of the disease in the UK

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2 d. ago Conch blowing could help to alleviate sleep apnoea, study suggests

Experts on condition affecting millions of people in UK give cautious welcome to findings but say more research neededBlowing into a conch shell could help tackle the symptoms of a sleep disorder that affects millions of people across the UK, according to a study.Conch blowing, also known as shankh blowing, is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the spiral-shaped shell. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Smartwatches offer little insight into stress levels, researchers find

Academic study suggests devices cannot differentiate between someone being overworked and being excitedThey are supposed to monitor you throughout the working day and help make sure that life is not getting on top of you.But a new study has concluded that smartwatches can’t accurately measure your stress levels – and may think you’re overworked when really you’re just excited. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Heartening reason Kelly Clarkson 'remained protective' of Brandon Blackstock after split

Kelly Clarkson's top priorities have been laid bare today following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who had battled skin cancer for some three years

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6 d. ago Food linked to rise of colon cancer now believed to be behind lung cancer, study finds

Eating this kind of food may increase your chances of developing lung cancer , a study suggests.

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6 d. ago Daily pill helps patients lose 12% of body weight in early trial

Results of study suggest orforglipron could be a simpler, cheaper alternative to injectionsA daily weight-loss pill has been shown to help patients lose about 12% of their body weight, according to the results of a clinical trial.The drug, made by the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, is a GLP-1 agonist – a type of medication that helps lower blood sugar levels, reduces appetite and slows digestion. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Danielle Lloyd hits out at 'dangerous and false' sunscreen information amid skin cancer battle

The mother-of-five was diagnosed with melanoma in February and went under the knife to remove a mole above her collarbone earlier this year.

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7 d. ago Pill that costs just pennies a day linked to decreased risk of dementia, study suggests

Doctors are exploring an old, affordable diabetes drug as a possible way to help prevent dementia using real-world data from millions of patients.

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7 d. ago Danielle Lloyd issues warning to fans in candid cancer update

Danielle Lloyd issued a warning to fans as she had a mole removed from her stomach following her skin cancer diagnosis.

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7 d. ago Scientists find link between genes and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome

Large study suggests people’s genetics could ‘tip the balance’ on whether they would develop the illnessScientists have found the first robust evidence that people’s genes affect their chances of developing myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a mysterious and debilitating illness that has been neglected and dismissed for decades by many in the medical community.Early findings from the world’s largest study into the genetics of the condition pinpointed eight regions of the human genome that were substantially different in people with an ME/CFS diagnosis compared to those without the illness. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Danielle Lloyd gives health update as she undergoes second surgery for skin cancer

The former Celebrity Big Brother star was diagnosed with melanoma in February after discovering a suspicious mole above her collarbone, which was later removed

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7 d. ago Danielle Lloyd shares skin cancer update from hospital as she sends urgent warning to followers

The former glamour model gave her followers an update.

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7 d. ago Danielle Lloyd hospitalised in heartbreaking skin cancer update

Former Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle Lloyd has revealed she's undergone surgery just months after sharing her skin cancer diagnosis

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7 d. ago Big Brother star Danielle Lloyd hospitalised for more surgery amid skin cancer battle

The mother-of-five was diagnosed with melanoma in February and previously went under the knife to remove a mole above her collarbone earlier this year.

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7 d. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: I make no apologies for repeating myself – keeping track of your moles is vital

A friend’s melanoma diagnosis reminded me of the importance of regularly examining your moles – and always wearing sunscreenLast year, a close friend of mine found that a mole on her lower leg had become darker than the others. A dermatologist said it looked fine. Over time, the same mole began to itch on a daily basis. Then it bled a little, as though nicked by shaving. She sent photos to her GP and was called in for a biopsy and, soon after, surgery on what turned out to be a malignant melanoma.Her mole awareness and perseverance means she is going to be fine. I say all this because – assuming the weather hasn’t changed dramatically by the time you read this – you probably have more skin exposed than usual. I strongly urge you to pay attention to it. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago STD suffered by 42million Americans 'actively drives' skin cancer, study suggests

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health made the finding after studying cells from a 34-year-old woman whose skin cancer kept recurring.

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8 d. ago ‘Childhood verbal abuse can have similar mental health impact as physical abuse’

A study has also suggested that while the prevalence of physical abuse has decreased over the years, verbal abuse has become more common.

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8 d. ago Burn notice: Gen Z and the terrifying rise of extreme tanning

Nasal sprays, injections and sunbeds – for many people, the yearning for a tan now outweighs the risks. But why?Hannah Clark got her first spray tan for her school prom and has never looked back. “I’m not proud of it, but I have used sunbeds,” says the 29-year-old graphic designer from Plymouth. Her goal is “that glow you get when coming back from holiday. You know, when you walk around and people say: ‘Oh, you look really healthy.’ It’s that feeling I’m chasing.”Clark is far from alone. On TikTok and Instagram, posts with the hashtag “sunbed” number more than 500,000. Last year, a survey from skin cancer charity Melanoma Focus found that 28% of UK adults use sunbeds, but this rose to 43% among those aged 18 to 25. This new generation of younger tanning obsessives will go to extreme lengths to darken their skin. Some track the UV index – the level of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation – and deliberately sit in the sun at the most dangerous times of day. Others use unregulated nasal tan...

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8 d. ago Does sunscreen really cause skin cancer? This is what SPF actually does to your body, the truth about 'slow tanning' and what parents should do to protect their children

The problem with influencers is that they can be so, well, influential - and often not for the right reasons.

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