47 h. ago NHS Dr Amir Khan says 5p pill beats a cold 'faster and better' than vitamin C

The health expert has shared a helpful remedy that could help reduce the length of time you're ill with a cold

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2 d. ago Endometriosis diagnosis times could be reduced thanks to new NHS initiative: 'Some women are left waiting for answers for nine years'

Endometriosis UK is urging doctors to use Jess's Rule, a three strikes and rethink approach, to speed up diagnosis of the gynaecological condition.

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3 d. ago Eating cheese once a week could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists believe nutrients in dairy products may support neuronal maintenance

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4 d. ago Forget painkillers! Ancient Chinese exercise could be key to reduce agonising knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, scientists say

Australian researchers found the exercise approach was almost twice as effective at relieving pain compared to those who did not practice it.

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8 d. ago Cholesterol and blood pressure are lowered with 'underrated' 79p food

Eating the 79p 'superfood' can help to support gut health, reduce cholesterol and promote a healthy immune system.

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9 d. ago Reducing one ingredient in your child’s diet can benefit their adult heart health

A study found toddlers who consumed less sugar had better heart health in adulthood

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9 d. ago The ingredient you should reduce in your child’s diet to boost their adult heart health

Those with little sugar in their diet as a child had better heart health in adulthood

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9 d. ago Fat jabs ‘could prevent deadly heart attacks even if you DON’T lose weight’

OZEMPIC boosts your heart health even if you don’t lose weight, according to a study. Scientists at University College London found semaglutide, the active ingredient in diabetes medicine Ozempic and fat jab Wegovy, cut heart attack or stroke risk by 20 per cent. They found this was true regardless of how much weight the patient...

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1 week ago Study suggests starting HRT a decade before menopause could reduce health risks

It could lead to a lower risk of developing breast cancer or having a heart attack or stroke, analysis suggests

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1 week ago Doctor says he reduces his risk of dementia by eating one superfood daily

Dr Sethi has shared a simple snack that can help reduce the risk of this devastating condition

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1 week ago Surgeon reveals three types of workouts to reduce lower back pain

Dr Pamela Mehta, a surgeon at the clinic Resilience Orthopaedics has revealed the types of exercise to relieve lower back pain.

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1 week ago UNAids is set to close in 2026 – four years early. Are experts right to be alarmed?

The move to shut the agency comes as aid budgets are being slashed, leading to fears that global progress on HIV may be reversedAs executive director of the Eurasian Harm Reduction Association, Ganna Dovbakh was among the many public health officials and NGO leaders shocked by the UN secretary-general’s proposal to “sunset UNAids by the end of 2026”.In the eastern European and central Asian (EECA) countries where Dovbakh works, research indicates that the epidemic is on the rise. Over the past decade, there has been a 48% increase in new infections, and a 32% rise in Aids-related deaths, predominantly among marginalised and criminalised populations such as sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New migraine treatment TWICE as effective at reducing pain... and it's free

A simple and free solution to migraines has been shown to be twice as effective as traditional remedies, a new study has shown.

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2 w. ago The tasty snack that you can eat before bed to ease inflammation

Pistachios are a powerhouse of nutrients such as, fibre, polyphenols and proteins, which all help boost gut health

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2 w. ago ChatGPT will now let users make erotica: ‘Treat adults like adults’

OpenAI will reduce the mental health safeguards built into ChatGPT and allow its users to create erotica, it has announced.

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2 w. ago ChatGPT to reduce mental health safeguards and let users make erotica

OpenAI will reduce the mental health safeguards built into ChatGPT and allow its users to create erotica, it has announced.

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2 w. ago Whatever your age, quitting smoking ‘lowers your dementia risk’

QUITTING smoking even in old age could help to stave off dementia. A study found that former smokers’ memory and speech declined significantly slower than people who still puffed cigarettes. Ditching fags younger would have greater benefits but scientists at University College London said: “It is never too late.” About six million Brits smoke tobacco...

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2 w. ago Healthier candies for this Halloween that aren’t quite as packed with harmful sugars and saturated fats

The scariest thing on Halloween each year may well be that the average American eats more than three pounds of candy

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2 w. ago Government update on plans to reduce age when you can get free NHS prescriptions

Several groups of people can currently get free NHS prescriptions

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3 w. ago Doctor's 20p drink that can boost heart health and reduce fatigue

Dr Mark Hyman, who is known for his podcast The Doctor's Farmacy, has shared the best drink to have first thing in the morning to help boost your health and reduce fatigue

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