
Health & Wellness


Queen tells cancer patients: You don’t have to pretend you’re fine
NewsPatient died after flesh-eating disease mistaken for tonsillitis
A patient died from a flesh-eating virus after doctors dismissed his symptoms as tonsillitis and sciatica, an inquest heard.
The Telegraph
Lifestyle5 toast toppings that are high in protein, fibre and flavour
Toast lovers are in for a treat.
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HealthA Single Molecule Has Given Dementia Researchers New Hope For Treatment
"This discovery is a huge step forward in our efforts to prevent dementia and neurovascular diseases."
HuffPost UK
NewsHealth experts scramble to contain outbreak of deadly Nipah virus
Two cases of Nipah virus, a rare, bat-borne pathogen, have been confirmed in an Indian hospital, prompting a nationwide alert as well as local quarantine and surveillance measures.
The Telegraph
HealthThe return of measles: how a once-vanquished disease is spreading again
A year after the Texas outbreak began, new US cases reveal gaps in vaccination and rising risk for children
The Guardian
HealthTinned or fresh supermarket soup, which is better for you?
A dietitian explains how soups from the chilled and tinned aisles differ and what to look out for when buying ready-made options.
Yahoo Life UK
NewsProstate cancer now most common cancer in Britain
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, official data show.
The Telegraph
LifestyleThe truth about health patches: can they really treat stress, spots and lost libido?
For three weeks, I wore stickers on my skin supposed to address all sorts of conditions. Are they a panacea, problem or performance?
The Guardian
HealthProstate cancer is most commonly diagnosed cancer across UK, study finds
Cancer charity highlights apparent ‘postcode lottery’ of testing and diagnoses across different regions seen in study
The Guardian
HealthResearchers find breast cancer risk marker linked to physical activity in girls
Rates of breast cancer are rising among younger women, with more than 42,000 deaths projected this year
The Independent
News‘Victorian disease’ outbreak hits Amazon warehouse: What you should know
An outbreak has been detected at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse, raising fresh concerns over worker safety
Evening Standard
HealthHow long you brew your cup of tea matters, here's why
Research suggests that regular tea consumption can offer a range of health benefits.
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HealthStaying single could be bad for your health, study finds
Younger Americans are lonelier than ever
The Independent
Health5 seemingly 'healthy’ foods that could be putting your heart health at risk
With so many misleading labels in the supermarket, it’s not always easy to tell which foods are good for your cardiovascular health.
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HealthMen need to take their bone health more seriously to help prevent falls
One in five men over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture caused by osteoporosis in their lifetime. As 60-year-old TV host Piers Morgan recently revealed he broke his hip falling “like a sack of spuds” after tripping on a small step at a London hotel restaurant, he’s about to discover exactly how frustrating recovering from a fracture can be. Posting online he listed: “6. Recovering in hospital. 7. Crutches for 6 weeks. 8. No long-haul flying for 12 weeks. 9. New Year off to a cracking start!”
The Telegraph
NewsScottish health board admits hospital water system linked to fatal infections
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde makes last-minute U-turn in submission to hospitals inquiry
The Guardian
HealthThis delicious tropical fruit is packed with benefits – and could help your heart stay healthy
Several studies suggest that passion fruit can help regulate blood pressure, aid digestion, and support your immune system.
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NewsCall for urgent Holyrood statement after Glasgow health board's hospital infections admission
Neil Gray is being urged to make an urgent statement amid a health board's admission there was probably a "causal connection" between infections suffered by patients and the water system at Scotland's superhospital. The Scottish Conservatives are demanding the health secretary face questions at Holyrood following closing submissions made by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.
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HealthBowel and liver cancers slowed down by new treatment
Researchers have discovered why certain cancer-causing genes trigger tumours only in specific tissues, focusing on the bowel and liver.
The Telegraph
LifestyleWhat happiness actually looks like – and it's not constant joy
While happiness can be tricky to determine, one expert says you might be happier than you realise.
Yahoo Life UK
Health5 cheap habits to help you live longer, according to experts
While much of ageing is down to our individual genetics, experts say there's plenty we can do to increase our chances of living a long and healthy life.
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HealthBlood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best
Scientists have developed a blood test that can help predict which breast cancer treatment will work best.
The Telegraph
HealthCancer charity to expand nutrition lessons after trial cut NHS waiting lists
Maggie’s describes approach that uses food to help patients with recovery as ‘win-win’ and calls for collaboration in new government strategy
The Guardian
HealthSimple blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best, study finds
Exclusive: DNA test means patients could be offered most effective treatment first, boosting their chances of beating the disease
The Guardian
NewsNHS admits water system probably caused fatal infections in child cancer patients
Bosses at a scandal-hit NHS “super hospital” have admitted that its water system probably caused infections in child cancer patients.
The Telegraph
HealthWhat to eat on weight-loss jabs to preserve your gut, bones and brain health
One in 20 adults are on weight-loss jabs in Britain. The revolutionary injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro work by squashing appetite – the hurdle that trips up most dieters – making it easier to eat less and therefore lose weight.
The Telegraph
NewsDoctors warn of 'horrific' impact of tech and devices on children and young people's health
Doctors and medical experts have warned of the growing evidence of "health harms" from tech and devices on children and young people in the UK. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) said frontline clinicians have given personal testimony about "horrific cases they have treated in primary, secondary and community settings throughout the NHS and across most medical specialities". The body, which represents 23 medical royal colleges and faculties, plans to gather evidence to establish the issues healthcare professionals and specialists are seeing repeatedly that may be attributed to tech and devices.
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HealthI had to pay £9k for a prostate cancer drug because the NHS wouldn’t prescribe me it
Every morning, an hour before breakfast, I take two large oval shaped pills containing the drug abiraterone, the hormone therapy which suppresses testosterone production. For men like me, who’ve been diagnosed with the kind of prostate cancer that hasn’t yet spread – but is at high risk of doing so – it reduces the risk of cancer returning by 50 per cent, improving survival rates by 40 per cent.
The Telegraph
HealthHow eating beans boosts your brain health and happiness
It’s about time the humble bean had a glow-up. Haricot, cannellini, black, kidney, fava, pinto, soy, runner – you’ve heard of them all, sure. But when was the last time you cooked with them? According to recent research from The Food Foundation, whose new campaign, Bang in Some Beans, is designed to encourage more of us to think of beans when meal planning. Two thirds of the UK population eat fewer than one portion of beans per week. We’re missing a trick. Not only are these little fibre bombs e
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HealthRFK Jr’s new diet guidelines pose risks for health and the environment, experts say
US health department’s new food pyramid places red meat and cheese high in saturated fats over plant-based proteins
The Guardian
HealthA giggle a day, keeps the doctor away: The health benefits of laughter
Just a few minutes a day is enough to improve heart and immune function
The Independent
News‘It’s whiplash’: reversed cuts ‘incredibly disruptive’ for US mental health and substance abuse programs
Grantees outline risks to vulnerable populations over uncertainty of funds creating gaps in care
The Guardian
HealthRFK Jr to investigate if phones cause cancer
Robert F Kennedy Jr will investigate whether mobile phones cause cancer.
The Telegraph
HealthThousands of men to receive prostate cancer drug on NHS
Campaigners are hailing a “momentous victory” after the NHS agreed to fund a prostate cancer drug that will save 3,000 lives.
The Telegraph
HealthNHS expands access to prostate cancer drug in England to save thousands of lives
Charity hails ‘momentous’ decision to give abiraterone to about 8,000 newly diagnosed men each year
The Guardian
HealthHow Scrolling On The Toilet Could Be Impacting Your Health
Go back to reading shampoo bottles.
HuffPost UK
CelebrityJohn Mellencamp shares worrying health update about daughter Teddi amid stage 4 cancer diagnosis
It comes after the former ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star said her cancer was ‘gone’ in October last year
The Independent
HealthThe underused spice that can help inflammation, joint health and digestion
A functional culinary spice with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, here's what turmeric can do for your overall health.
Yahoo Life UK
HealthThe revolutionary tech that will change how prostate cancer is diagnosed
Anyone discouraged by the continued absence of a prostate cancer screening programme, the difficulties in getting a clear diagnosis and the limited treatment options if you do, should spend an hour with Vassilis Sboros, professor of acoustics and biomedical imaging at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University and co-founder of Less Grey Imaging. You’ll probably come away as convinced as he is that incredible progress is just around the corner, and that, as he puts it, “we’ll be the last generation that
The Telegraph
HealthHow A Dementia Research Leader Protects His Brain Health
Dr Harry Pritchard shares his tips for keeping an active, healthy brain.
HuffPost UK
HealthSix daily habits that will transform your health – free of charge
We’d all like to start the year by retreating. You don’t need an expert to tell you that a week-long reset at a lakeside sanctuary will leave you feeling relaxed and healthier. Researchers at the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences in Australia have found that week-long wellness retreats can lead to substantial improvements in multiple dimensions of health and well-being that last for six weeks afterwards.
The Telegraph
HealthStop Doing These 5 Things After 40 to Protect Your Strength, Health and Longevity
A personal trainer reveals five common habits to stop after 40 if you want to protect muscle, recovery, health and long-term independence.
Men's Health UK
Lifestyle5 effortless slow cooker recipes that are low in fat and high in flavour
Add your ingredients, leave it for several hours, and hey presto!
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HealthFrankie Bridge opens up about ongoing health anxiety – and how ketamine therapy helps her cope
Frankie Bridge, 37, has spoken candidly about New Year anxiety following a year of illness, ongoing gut issues and her long-term mental health journey.
Women's Health UK
Lifestyle3 unusual smells in your home you should never ignore
From fishy to musty smells, these unusual household odours could signal hidden problems. Here's what they mean and when to take action.
Yahoo Life UK
PoliticsUS health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use
Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision
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