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Health ‘time bomb’ alert is issued over blue light emitted by phones and LED office lights as scientists claim it may be ‘toxic’ to the body

Too much 'toxic' 'blue' light could cause diabetes and shorten lives, experts sayBut 15 minutes of red light can get their blood sugar levels back [...]

New study reveals the three surprising lifestyle habits that can beat IBS

IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the US - about 2 in 3 are femaleNot smoking and a high level of vigorous [...]

Personal trainer reveals why the glute workouts you see on Instagram ‘won’t do sh*t’

Katie Neeson, a trainer in Los Angeles, shared her glute workout tips on TikTok She recommended focusing on hip thrusts, squats, and single-leg movements READ MORE: Women only [...]

Breastfed babies ‘are less likely to be given treats before their 1st birthday’

Women who breastfed for six months gave their children healthier food Experts say this is worrying as healthy eating habits are established early in lifeBy Xantha Leatham Deputy [...]

Can spending more time in the sun boost fertility of women in their 30s and beyond? Study claims exposure to UV rays may be beneficial

Researchers found egg reserves in decline responded positively to sunlightExperts say older ovaries need 'optimal environmental' factors to functionBy Chris Pollard For The Daily Mail Published: 15:51 [...]

Psychologist reveals 3 phrases narcissists say when they argue – do you recognize them in your partner?

By Emma Nelson For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:11 GMT, 19 February 2024 | Updated: 13:07 GMT, 20 February 2024 Most of us are guilty of saying [...]

Dermatologist reveals the $33 lip balm that’s ‘scientifically proven’ to plump lips

NY derm Dr Charles Puza says a combination of two ingredients adds volume TikTokers agree, suggesting products that have worked for themREAD MORE: By Emma Nelson For [...]

Being irritable and anxious harms your heart by ageing it prematurely, research suggests

By Colin Fernandez Published: 01:40 GMT, 19 February 2024 | Updated: 01:40 GMT, 19 February 2024 Grumpy people and those who constantly worry are more [...]

Malaria could be wiped out in just 10 years as British jabs may be the key to saving hundreds of thousands of lives

By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor In Denver Published: 01:52 GMT, 18 February 2024 | Updated: 02:03 GMT, 18 February 2024 Malaria could be wiped [...]

Dentists under fire for hindering attempts to ease nightmarish backlog of NHS dental appointments by blocking trained support staff from offering basic care

By Barney Calman Health Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:29 GMT, 18 February 2024 | Updated: 01:52 GMT, 18 February 2024 Dentists have [...]

Liberal attitudes could mean Brits are sleeping with more people than ever – as a fifth of women admit they have at least two lovers in a year

By Roger Dobson Published: 01:23 GMT, 18 February 2024 | Updated: 01:33 GMT, 18 February 2024 It has been claimed that the average Briton has [...]

Antidepressants taken by 400,000 US pregnant women each year can damage a baby’s brain in the womb and increase their risk of mental health problems in the future, study suggests

Prozac, also known as fluoxetine, increases levels of mood-boosting serotonin But drug can pass to baby in womb or into the breast milk of new mothers [...]

An ultrasound zap could help sluggish sperm to swim faster and boost the success of IVF procedures, study finds

After ultrasound stimulation, 59% of previously unmoving sperm began to swim By Meike Leonard Published: 00:30 GMT, 16 February 2024 | Updated: 00:37 GMT, 16 February [...]

Study reveals surprising reason why we get FOMO – and it’s all to do with sex

FOMO - the fear of missing out - may be linked to short-term mating interestsWe compete more actively for sexual opportunities when feeling FOMOREAD MORE: Food FOMO [...]

Do you pick at your hangnails? Doctor warns you could be suffering little-known life-wrecking condition

By Emma Nelson For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:40 GMT, 15 February 2024 | Updated: 16:07 GMT, 15 February 2024 Hangnails are among one of the most [...]

The city that never sleeps is… Stoke! The Staffordshire city is the most sleep-deprived in the country, poll reveals

Nine in ten residents are failing to get a good night's sleep, according to surveyBy Miriam Kuepper Published: 00:49 GMT, 15 February 2024 | Updated: [...]

How even a simple stroll can help beat depression, major review of 200 studies finds

Light exercise like yoga, walking, and jogging reduced symptoms of depressionHowever, high-intensity workouts like dancing were the most effective remedy READ MORE: How different exercises can improve [...]

Fitness pro couple develop easiest workout ever that tones every muscle in just 20 MINUTES using no equipment

Trainers Vivienne and Mike Addo devised the speedy yet effective routineIt uses compound, bodyweight exercises which target multiple muscle groupsREAD MORE: Dermatologist reveals three genius hacks [...]

One in four adults still sleep with the light on – and a fifth run upstairs if it’s dark! Poll reveals millions of us have never managed to shake our childhood fears

Thousands of adults admit to living with childhood fears including the darkAlmost half surveyed said they don’t like spending a night alone in their homeBy Rebecca [...]

Shoddy NHS testing could mean dementia sufferers go without revolutionary drugs that can slow symptoms, Alzheimer’s charity warns

By Chris Pollard Published: 00:01 GMT, 13 February 2024 | Updated: 00:11 GMT, 13 February 2024 Dementia sufferers may go without revolutionary new drugs that [...]

Dermatologist reveals why you’re using Micellar water wrong – and it’s giving you a watery eye

Makeup remover can cause irritation if not rinsed in people with sensitive skin Micellar water contains molecules that act as magnets for dirt and makeupREAD MORE:  What [...]

Now disgraced doctor Andrew Wakefield targets mumps vaccine with new Hollywood feature film which claims ‘dangerous’ jab causes serious long-term health issues

By Caroline Graham Published: 00:11 GMT, 11 February 2024 | Updated: 08:35 GMT, 12 February 2024 Disgraced doctor Andrew Wakefield – whose fake anti-vax data [...]

Forget apples… now a KIWI a day keeps the doctor away! Eating the fruit can significantly boost your mental health in just four days, study finds

By Freya Barnes Published: 01:11 GMT, 12 February 2024 | Updated: 01:21 GMT, 12 February 2024 Eating kiwi fruit can lift you out of a [...]

EDZARD ERNST: World-renowned expert on alternative medicine warns anti-vaxx nonsense risks fuelling measles crisis

By Professor Edzard Ernst For Mailonline Published: 13:58 GMT, 11 February 2024 | Updated: 14:07 GMT, 11 February 2024 Professor Edzard Ernst, chair of complementary [...]

Senior health service figures raise concerns that roll out of new Alzheimer’s drugs could cost taxpayer £1 billion per year and endanger the lives of patients with the disease

By Ethan Ennals Published: 02:15 GMT, 11 February 2024 | Updated: 02:15 GMT, 11 February 2024 Two much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs may never get NHS approval [...]

Is sex with your new partner electric? Doctors warn it’s a red flag they could be a narcissist

Narcissists want to be idealized and admired so will perform as well as possibleSex is often used as a tool to manipulate the other partner [...]

Man, 44, goes partially BLIND after falling asleep face down while drunk and rupturing the blood vessels in his eyeball

A man in Taiwan went permanently blind in one night after sleeping on itThe pressure had caused blood vessels to rupture and fluid to build [...]

Guide on How to Replace a Quip Toothbrush Battery

Quip toothbrushes are known to have a sleek design and subscription-based model. When you buy these devices, you will receive replacement brush heads and battery [...]

Why some people should eat TEN meals a day not three, according to a dietitian

People who get full quickly and are looking to gain weight could benefitThose with stomach issues such as nausea or bloating should also try six mealsREAD [...]

Viagra may slash risk of Alzheimer’s by nearly a fifth, finds study of 250,000 impotent men

By Chris Pollard For Dailymail.Com Published: 21:07 GMT, 7 February 2024 | Updated: 22:16 GMT, 7 February 2024 Viagra and other impotence pills may perk [...]

I’m a couples counsellor and here are four toxic things you should never say to your partner – but probably do all the time

Jeff Guenther, from Oregon, said you should never use the word 'always'People will become defensive if told they 'always' do something, he saidREAD MORE: Expert [...]

Emergency mental health referrals for children increase by more than half in the past three years as doctors warns young people are reaching ‘crisis point’ before receiving care

Data shows a 53 per cent rise in child referrals to mental health servicesBy Shaun Wooller Published: 01:06 GMT, 7 February 2024 | Updated: 07:55 [...]

Doctor discovers SEVERED ‘SNAKE’ HEAD in her bag of Giant Food frozen beans

Dr Rachel Buckle-Rashid found the reptile's head in her packet of green beansShe had reached out to manufacturer Giant Food but had 'no real response'READ [...]

Taskforce to revolutionalise cancer care for children giving thousands of sick kids faster access to new treatments, Health Secretary to announce

By Kate Pickles Published: 22:22 GMT, 5 February 2024 | Updated: 22:27 GMT, 5 February 2024 Children will be given faster access to new treatments [...]

Mental health epidemic is being fuelled by long waits for GP and hospital appointments, figures suggest

By Shaun Wooller Published: 01:42 GMT, 5 February 2024 | Updated: 02:07 GMT, 5 February 2024 A mental health epidemic is being fuelled by long [...]

Living near nature is good for kids’ eyesight – as scientists fear too much screen time, not enough time outdoors and POLLUTION makes them need glasses

By Colin Fernandez Environment Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 00:24 GMT, 5 February 2024 | Updated: 00:46 GMT, 5 February 2024 Living near green space [...]