Health

Union claims men face bullying over the ‘manopause’ and says employers have a ‘duty of care’ to protect those experiencing it

Union claims men face bullying over the 'manopause' and says employers have a 'duty of care' to protect those experiencing itThe Community Union has warned [...]

Stressed? Hang up the washing… Doing everyday tasks could be the best way to wind down, study suggests

56 per cent believing mundane jobs could be more relaxing than meditation By Andy Dolan Published: 01:03 BST, 9 October 2023 | Updated: 01:04 BST, 9 [...]

Hepatitis outbreak at Maine restaurant puts hundreds of diners at risk

A restaurant employee in Maine came to work while infected with Hepatitis A Despite the exposure risk, Marco's Italian Restaurant remains open for businessREAD MORE: Hep A [...]

North Carolina shelter goes into lockdown after multiple animals die from dog FLU

Three dogs have died and 57 more have respiratory infectionsCanine influenza is highly contagious and spread through barking and sneezingREAD MORE: CDC warns of another 'tripledemic' this [...]

I’m a doctor – here’s what you should eat if you have back pain

A Chicago chiropractor said eating blueberries can alleviate back painBlueberries have antioxidants, which reduce inflammation and painREAD MORE: I'm a massage therapist - this 10-second stretch [...]

The Ultimate Nutrition Bible Book: Your Path to a Healthier Lifestyle

Achieving optimal health involves many lifestyle factors. Small changes can lead to major improvements in your health and well-being. Incorporate the following tips into your [...]

New 3D body scanners are a ‘huge step’ forward in treating cancer, dementia and other serious illnesses, health chiefs say

The high-tech machine can do a full-body scan of an adult in five minutes By Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 00:15 BST, 5 October 2023 | [...]

GPs should quiz patients on their gambling habits in the same way they ask about drugs, smoking or alcohol, new guidelines say

GPs should also discuss software blocking tools to limit online gambling By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 00:21 BST, 5 October 2023 | Updated: 00:28 BST, [...]

Mom makes soaps and creams from breast milk and SELLS them online – says products help with dry skin and aging

An Idaho mother has started selling creams and soaps made from breast milk online to help others deal with the effects of aging.Britni Eddy, from Rigby, [...]

Rishi Sunak unveils crackdown on ‘worrying’ child vaping epidemic and announces kids aged 14 and under will NEVER be able to buy cigarettes under new ban

By John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 12:46 BST, 4 October 2023 | Updated: 12:57 BST, 4 October 2023 A 14 year-old in [...]

More than a quarter of middle-aged women in the UK are ‘fit but fat’ and should still lose weight, researchers say

The UK has similar levels seen in Sweden, Norway and Germany, experts saidBy Elena Salvoni Published: 00:20 BST, 4 October 2023 | Updated: 00:20 BST, [...]

How to Detect if a Loved One May be Abusing Substances

Detecting substance abuse in a loved one can be challenging, as individuals struggling with addiction often go to great lengths to hide their behavior. However, [...]

Type 2 diabetes could be made worse by working in an office without windows, research suggests

Study asked volunteers to spend almost five days in an office-style environmentBy Victoria Allen Published: 02:05 BST, 2 October 2023 | Updated: 02:13 BST, 2 [...]

Thousands of women are not being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as blood tests are geared towards men, study suggests

Research finds diabetes tests calibrated at male blood sugar readings Almost 35,000 women may have been mistakenly told they do not have diabetesChanging blood sugar cut-off [...]

HEALTHNOTES: No breast checks for one in three women, new survey claims

By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 30 September 2023 | Updated: 22:29 BST, 30 September 2023 A third of British women do not [...]

Battery-powered zapper first used by vets to treat injured racehorses can help ease long Covid symptoms

Some two million Britons are believed to be suffering from long Covid symptomsUsing microcurrent therapy can help long Covid patients feel less fatigued By Jonathan Neal [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Do YOU laugh maniacally in your sleep? Scientists say it could be a sign of a serious health issue after studying a woman who cackled through the night for four years

Sleep laughter is known as hypnogely and is usually a harmless phenomenonDoctors are studying a woman who has been sleeping laughing for four years READ MORE: [...]

Millions told to book flu jab online to ease pressure on the NHS this winter

Many have chosen to receive both the flu and Covid vaccines at the same timeBy Shaun Wooller Published: 01:22 BST, 30 September 2023 | Updated: [...]

‘Game changer’ treatment could slash prostate cancer treatment time by as much as 75%, study finds

Patients could see treatment sessions cut from 20 to five, with high success rateBy Shaun Wooller Published: 22:00 BST, 29 September 2023 | Updated: 00:34 [...]

I risked my life by popping a pimple on my nose, here’s why YOU should never do it

No pimple should be popped in the area dubbed the 'triangle of death' Popping a pimple here could lead to a potentially deadly infection READ MORE: Mom, 31, [...]

Pregnant women wait up to five days to be induced amid maternity staff shortages, report finds

By Shaun Wooler Health Editor Published: 22:12 BST, 28 September 2023 | Updated: 15:11 BST, 29 September 2023 Pregnant women are waiting up to five [...]

Elevate your beauty game: Exploring eyebrow thread lift and scalp micropigmentation

In the ever-evolving world of beauty and self-care, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and treatments can be both exciting and overwhelming. If you're on [...]

A Treatment You Should Never Skip for Your Skin Care

With the popularity of 12-step skincare routines and the introduction of new products every day, it’s difficult for beginners to tell which steps are essential. [...]

For the healthiest breakfast of all, cook up a kipper and ditch sugary cereals, orange juice and toast, gut health expert says

Jessie Inchauspe says Britons should not be eating sugary breakfasts 'The best breakfast is a savoury breakfast that is based around protein,' she saidMs Inchauspe says [...]

Just 3% of overweight and obese people are referred to weight loss programmes, study finds

Only 3.1% were referred by medical professionals to weight-loss schemesMen are 31% are less likely than women to be sent to weight loss programmesMiddle-class patients [...]

Urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for much-loved chocolate brand over fears it may contain GLASS

Hotel Chocolat has urgently recalled its £15 Choose Your Poison product By Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:56 BST, 28 September 2023 | Updated: [...]

One in five GP appointments are taken by ‘patients’ who are simply lonely or seeking advice on debts, relationships or housing, health service boss reveals

200,000 consultations are wasted on non-medical issues every dayIt comes as public satisfaction with GPs is at an all time lowOne NHS boss said some [...]

Women who have had multiple children may have a lower risk of dementia owing to a higher exposure of oestrogen, research suggests

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 22:12 BST, 27 September 2023 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 27 September 2023 Women who have had several children [...]

Warning over serious statins side effect as health chiefs urge patients taking cholesterol-busting pills to ‘be alert’ to potentially killer complication

Seven types of statins have been linked to a muscle-weakening conditionPatients should look out for droopy eyelids and double vision, watchdog warnedBy Emily Craig Senior [...]