5 h. ago Gut health food hailed by experts is actually 'most dangerous’ for inflammation

A doctor has shared the worst food for gut inflammation - and it's not red meat or low-fibre foods.

Society

14 h. ago RFK Jr contradicts experts by linking autism rise to ‘environmental toxins’

US health secretary bucks expert opinion as research shows rise in diagnoses due to better tools and screening Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said in his first press conference that the significant and recent rise in autism diagnoses is evidence of an “epidemic” caused by an “environmental toxin”, which would be rooted out by September.Autism advocates and health experts have repeatedly stated the rise in diagnoses is related to better recognition of the condition, changing diagnostic criteria and better access to screening. Many also reject the label of an “epidemic”, arguing that neurodivergence should be valued. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Experts pinpoint common nutrient deficiency that can wreck men's sexual performance

Toxicologists have discovered that a deficiency in the nutrient could fuel erectile dysfunction, and even make libido-boosting drugs less effective.

Politics

18 h. ago Airline health expert's 5 hacks for beating jet lag including 'five hour rule'

A health manager for a popular airline has revealed her top five tips for beating jet lag after a long-haul plane journey - her final suggestion could be an absolute life-saver

Society

21 h. ago Vets 'concerned' about highly contagious virus as UK issues ban amid outbreak in Europe

Experts have voiced concerns over the murky origins of the latest infections in Europe

Science

24 h. ago CDC autism report disputes RFK Jr’s claims about why the condition is on the rise

Experts attribute increase in case numbers to improved diagnostics as Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr insists ‘epidemic’ underway

Politics

24 h. ago The three ‘essential’ kettlebell exercises for health and longevity, according to an expert strength coach

Here’s how to start getting in ‘the best shape of your life’ with just one kettlebell

Science

25 h. ago Major update on US pastor kidnapped while delivering sermon in South Africa after shootout leaves his three abductors dead

American pastor Josh Sullivan, 34, was kidnapped from the Fellowship Baptist Church Motherwell in the Mandela Bay township of what was once Port Elizabeth by 4 masked gunmen

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30 h. ago You may not be losing weight because you're not eating enough

When it comes to losing weight, many of us believe that the less we eat, the more weight we'll lose. But that may not be the case, according to health experts

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34 h. ago Changing time of day for taking asthma medication could improve symptoms – study

A dose from a preventer inhaler between 3pm and 4pm appeared to help improve symptoms.

Science

41 h. ago Whooping cough cases soar by 1,500% leaving two dead and health experts concerned it could be next outbreak

Cases of the highly contagious bacterial infection are rising across the US as vaccine rates decline

Science

47 h. ago Cryotherapy chamber accident leaves one woman dead and another critical after nitrogen leaks during session

A cryotherapy session in Paris has turned deadly with one woman dying and another hospitalised in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, according to French investigators.

Events

52 h. ago Item in millions of bedrooms could cause brain damage during sleep... as experts warn to throw it out NOW

Researchers from Canada discovered a bedroom staple contains toxic substances like flame retardants and phthalates, both of which have been linked with an increased risk of brain damage.

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56 h. ago Mum 'went home to take a bath leaving daughter, 4, to die in submerged car' after crash

The 26-year-old mother allegedly had a blood alcohol level "nearly three times" above the legal limit after crashing her Subaru SUV into a canal and leaving her daughter for dead in the backseat

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59 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother icon Tiffany Pollard leaves fans gobsmacked with 'David's dead'

Tiffany Pollard appeared on Celebrity Big Brother's spin-off show, Late & Live, and recreated one of the most iconic scenes from her previous stint in the famous house

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60 h. ago Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says

Nigeria’s president says that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in a spate of increasingly sectarian violence in the West African country

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66 h. ago Nutrition expert reveals surprising reason why some women can't lose weight

American nutritionist Abram Anderson said women may struggle to lose weight due to this one common but unexpected problem.

Politics

4 d. ago New York plane crash leaves at least one dead as aircraft plunges into field

The twin-engined aircraft was carrying six people when it crashed in New York state, plunging from the skies around 50 miles south of Albany, the state capital

Events

4 d. ago Longevity expert says eat one cup of this a day to add four years to your life

It was described as a 'pillar food' in the diets of people in the healthiest places in the world

Politics

4 d. ago 'One food' worse than tobacco as leading cause of early death says health expert

Dr Chris van Tulleken, who is a specialist in infectious diseases, shared his insights on the Diary of a CEO podcast with host Steven Bartlett - and we're all probably consuming it.

Society