Study Shows Pandemic-Driven Rise in Alcohol Consumption Persists Years Later
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that stress-related increases in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic continued through 2022.
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I went deaf in one ear overnight and it changed my life
At the age of 46, Dr Karen Kendel-Smith's whole life changed. She went to bed as usual, then woke the next day to find she couldn't hear...
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I was left with second degree burns after using an out of date hot water bottle
Jessica Shanks was left in 'agony' after the hot water bottle she was using, which was two years past its expiry, burst.
- Women's Health UK
27 stomach exercises to strengthen your core muscles
Women's Health experts show you the best exercises for belly fat, with real-time demos, plus advice on how to 'get a flat stomach'.
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Sir Elton John has overhauled his diet after suffering a health scare
Sir Elton John has changed his diet in recent times, after suffering a health scare.
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Louise Thompson rushed to hospital for emergency surgery
Louise Thompson was recently rushed to hospital to undergo emergency surgery. The reality star's fiancé, Ryan Libbey, revealed during a solo appearance on their podcast He Said She Said that she was rushed to A&E nine days ago after experiencing agonising pain in her abdomen. Louise, who had a stoma bag fitted this year due to her battle with ulcerative colitis, subsequently underwent an operation and was placed in intensive care after she suffered septic shock. "Sadly, Louise is not here this w
- The Telegraph
Pathologist found ‘clear cut’ pneumonia in one of Lucy Letby’s victims
A pathologist who carried out a post-mortem examination on one of Lucy Letby’s victims found no evidence of air embolism and believed the most likely cause of death was pneumonia, the Thirwall Inquiry has heard.
- Women's Health UK
How long does it take to build 0.5kg of muscle? Experts explain
Adding half a kilo of muscle requires smart reps and sets, specific exercises, and protein, says Shannon Ritchey, DPT, . Here's how to do it.
- Motherly
Texas mom sets new Guinness World Record with nearly 13,000 bottles of donated breast milk
Imagine filling 700 one-gallon jugs with milk. That’s roughly what 36-year-old Texas mom Alyse Ogletree has donated in breast milk over the years.
- The Telegraph
Labour’s plan to cut patient backlog unlikely to work, say NHS bosses
Labour’s plan to reduce NHS waiting times to only 18 weeks is unlikely to work, health service bosses have said.
- HuffPost UK
Yes, Really, This Is The Age You Should Stop Drinking Beer
Sorry to be the beer-ers of bad news.
- The Telegraph
Wife had to direct ambulance driver to nearest A&E as husband lay dying
A wife had to direct an ambulance driver to a hospital while her husband was in cardiac arrest, an inquest has heard.
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My Daughter Almost Died At Summer Camp. Here's What I Wish I Told Her Before She Went.
“We don’t know what’s wrong,” I plead. A team of doctors descend upon us.
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A New Study Has Revealed A Serious Downside To Being A Firstborn Or Only Child
The unique pressures of being firstborn could hurt children's mental health.
- OK! Magazine
This Morning heartbreak as star opens up on cancer diagnosis saying 'I felt sick'
Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about his devastating cancer diagnosis for the very first time, admitting he 'felt sick' when he was told the sad news by a doctor
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Global diabetes rate has doubled in last 30 years: study
The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises coming in developing countries, a study said Wednesday.Some developing countries such as Mexico are doing well in treating their population -- but overall the global gap is widening, they said.
- Evening Standard
How many push-ups can you do? It's how to test your fitness
Guidelines released by the Mayo Clinic show how many push ups a healthy person should be able to do at one time, and let’s just say they’re a little unrealistic
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Gregg Wallace has 17% body fat after weight loss: What's normal?
The Masterchef presenter lost five stone after doctors warned his health was at risk.
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Elton John's extreme diet changes at 77
Rocketman icon Elton John shared the food he's cut out in order to stay healthy
- HuffPost UK
I Just Learned What Really Causes Dizziness And I Had No Idea
Here's how it really works, and when you should worry.