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Vitamin D increases the chance of natural birth and makes intervention during delivery less likely

Vitamin D increases the chance of natural birth and makes intervention during delivery less likely, research suggests Two-thirds of those given supplement had a... read more

Taking vitamin D supplements could drag 17million Americans and Brits back from brink of diabetes

A vitamin D supplement every day can help keep diabetes away, a study suggests. In a meta-analysis of 17 studies, Tufts University researchers found that pre-di... read more

More than 400 food items in nine states recalled over potential listeria contamination

More than 400 pre-made food sold in grocery stores across America are recalled over fears they’re contaminated with food poisoning bug By Luke Andrews Hea... read more

Drinking up to two bottles of beer or small glasses of wine per day may LOWER the chance of dementia

Drinking up to two cans of beer or glasses of wine a day may lower your risk of suffering from dementia, a major study suggests. Researchers in South Korea anal... read more

The health pros and cons of sharing a bed with your dog

They are known as man’s best friend. But do dogs really make the best sleep companions? Poll Do YOU share your bed with your pet? Yes, always 8 votes Some... read more

NYC mayor Eric Adams FINALLY scraps Covid vaccine mandates for city workers

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday that he would soon reverse the vaccine mandate for city employees. Proof of vaccination requirements that led t... read more

Steve Barclay warns never-ending NHS strikes are having a terrible impact on patients

Steve Barclay today admitted NHS strikes are having a terrible impact on patients as the number of cancelled operations and treatments soared past 100,000. The ... read more

Woman with tuberculosis will be forcibly drugged, quarantined, judge rules

A woman with tuberculosis who has refused to get treated will be quarantined and medicated against her will after a judge deemed her a public safety risk. Poll ... read more

Long Covid rates could be slashed in half if people ate healthy and exercised

Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise and adequate sleep can help stave off long Covid symptoms, a study suggests. Nurses who lived heal... read more

NHS salary: Are UK nurses paid more than those in Europe?

Nurses in England are today taking part in a 48-hour strike, in the latest chapter of their never-ending pay dispute with No10.  More than 30,000 NHS workers ... read more

Six of the most Googled health myths DEBUNKED – so how many did you think were true?

Are eggs bad for you? Can carrots actually help you see in the dark? And do toilet seats give you STIs?  Whether it’s exercising at certain times or cutt... read more

Are NHS staff taking it too far by striking on the SAME day? Vote here and tell us why…

Poll Are NHS staff taking it too far by striking on the same day? The NHS today faces it’s biggest ever strike as ambulance staff and nurses walk out toge... read more

NHS’s biggest ever strike kicks off: Up to 40,000 nurses and ambulance workers take to picket lines

Nurses have taken to picket lines in the biggest day of strike action in the 75-year history of the NHS, as the ongoing row over pay and conditions continues to... read more

Nursing union chiefs hint they might accept HALF their previous pay demands

The nursing union behind today’s mass walkout last night hinted it would accept less than half of its previous pay demands to bring an end to the strikes.... read more

Cost of upkeep of country’s ‘crumbling’ hospitals topped £1billion last year, data shows 

Cost of upkeep of country’s ‘crumbling’ hospitals topped £1billion last year, data shows The rising cost of ‘crumbling’ hospitals... read more

Cancelling long-term plan to tackle cancer will put thousands more lives at risk, experts warn 

Cancelling long-term plan to tackle cancer will put thousands more lives at risk from the disease, experts warn Lives are ‘at risk’ by merging the t... read more

America’s premature puberty phenomenon explained: Girls are starting transition as young as SIX

Girls are hitting puberty younger than ever, thrusting them prematurely into a new world of wild mood swings, physical discomfort, and self-doubt. The phenomeno... read more

Wegovy prompts muscle loss in patients, doctors say

Experts are warning about a little-known side effect of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy — it could also melt away your hard-earned muscle. The once-a-... read more

The critters that could be living in your bed and what to look out for

You may sleep a little less well tonight once you know you might be sharing your sheets with these tiny critters.  Passed on from pets, picked up in hotel room... read more

Fewer than 100 Brits have died from Covid jabs despite bogus claims they’ve killed 100s of 1000s

Just 75 Brits have been killed by Covid vaccines, official statistics show. It equates to roughly one death for every 2million jabs dished out in the UK.   For... read more

Glenn Hoddle tells how friend had ‘three minutes’ to save him… but do you know how to perform CPR?

More than 30,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospital every year, yet 41 per cent of Brits would not feel confident enough to perform CPR. The staggering ... read more

Will ChatGPT take my job? Experts reveal the five professions at most risk from AI

AI chatbot ChatGPT has sparked fears that artificial intelligence could automate millions of jobs out of existence. Zak Saidi, creative director and AI Lead of... read more

Chemist shelves heave with remedies that are claimed to help provide much-needed shut-eye

Do you struggle to sleep? If so, you’re far from alone. According to the latest NHS data, a record one million Britons are now prescribed insomnia medication ... read more

11-year-old suffered 500 seizures a month before becoming the first person to get cannabis on NHS

An 11-year-old boy used to suffer from 500 seizures a month before he became the first first person to get the Class B drug prescribed on the NHS. Mother-of-tw... read more