Women in states where cannabis legal are five TIMES more likely to smoke the drug while pregnant – raising risk of birth defects, and premature and still ... read more
For the past few weeks, I’ve noticed my fingernails curling up. Then they suddenly break off. Could this be ‘spoon nails’? Name and address supplied. Your... read more
Torn tendons are common, painful injuries that can put you out of action for months — but a breakthrough promises a swifter recovery and an end to long perio... read more
Men who eat a diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, beans and lentils can cut their risk of bowel cancer by more than a fifth, a study has found. Women were al... read more
Dining on a diet rich in vegetables, whole grains and beans can lower the risk of colorectal cancer in men by more than a fifth, a study suggests. South Korean ... read more
The sound is a gentle roar — a bit like a distant waterfall, or the wind rushing past your car windows on a long drive. It’s continuous, fuzzy and surprisin... read more
GPs fail to identify osteoporosis sparking fears of a hidden epidemic of brittle bones MPs have said too many people learn they have the condition only after a... read more
Dr Imran Ahmad was pedalling away on his spin bike one Saturday morning last year when he had a big idea — one that could help save the NHS. A consultant anae... read more
As a carer for vulnerable patients, many with multiple health complaints, Julia Lovett couldn’t properly see to their needs without the support of her local p... read more
The first thing that springs to mind when Jo Crews is asked about her daughter Toni, the eldest of her three girls, is the honesty and openness with which Toni ... read more
You’d be forgiven for assuming the old saying ‘eat the rainbow’ was just another baseless piece of advice to encourage people to consume more ... read more
The next Covid variant to emerge is poised to be more severe than the mild strains that are currently world-dominant, according to a new study. The ultra-infe... read more
Incels are usually clingy wannabe momma’s boys, according to one of the first studies into the hate group. Involuntary celibates — who advocate violen... read more
Dale Elliott pictured here with his two sons, is lucky to have kept his leg after a bizarre injury during an amateur football match When Dale Elliott was kicked... read more
Unprecedented protests are taking place across China in response to fresh Covid curbs implemented to control the spread of the virus. Despite measures such as l... read more
If you’re anything like many of us, you’ve probably spent countless hours in a pair of running shoes and felt the ache when you take them off at the end of ... read more
It was called ‘the strangler’ for how it ravaged children in the Victorian-era, killing them by the thousands. But experts fear that diphtheria may ... read more
Custom orthotics are a great option for many people. They can help correct foot pronation, support weak ankles and arches, improve your range of motion, and muc... read more
Food for thought: Obese and overweight children have less developed brains than their peers, study shows Higher weight and BMI in children ‘influences key... read more
Rishi Sunak has declared war on cancer, obesity, mental health and addiction with a blueprint inspired by the Covid vaccine rollout. The Prime Minister today an... read more
Dieters have long been told to avoid carb-heavy foods. But now scientists say that potatoes may be the secret to shedding pounds. People tend to eat the same ... read more
Armed forces personnel could be brought in to drive ambulances and take on frontline hospital roles amid fears that thousands of NHS workers are preparing to go... read more
