Health

Explore tips on wellness, fitness, nutrition, and the latest medical research and health updates.

Dentist reveals why clearing your nose is as important as brushing teeth before bed

Snoring affects 30 million people in the UK with 58 per cent aged 50 to 59As a person breathes the moving air causes the tissue [...]

Now NHS bosses hand out £83,000 contract – to test the slippiness of floors in hospitals and surgeries!

Now NHS bosses hand out £83,000 contract - to test the slippiness of floors in hospitals and surgeries!NHS Lanarkshire wants to test floors across 60 [...]

Get ready for Covid vaccine PILLS! Researchers develop oral shot that kills virus BEFORE it infects the body

Researchers in Japan have developed a Covid vaccine in pill formWhen given to monkeys, it saw them develop the necessary antibodiesREAD MORE: FDA approves new [...]

Long-term sick leave from work poses a ‘serious’ threat to Britain’s public finances, report warns

Long-term sickness has become a 'serious fiscal threat,' a new IPPR report warnsThere are now a record 2.6million British people out of work due to [...]

CDC recommends new Covid booster vaccine for every American over the age of SIX MONTHS this fall – to curb rising infection rates

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 22:32 BST, 12 September 2023 | Updated: 22:59 BST, 12 September 2023 Health chiefs today recommended the [...]

Texas man in his 30s dies from flesh-eating bacterial infection he caught from eating raw oysters

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:53 BST, 12 September 2023 | Updated: 20:53 BST, 12 September 2023 A Texas man in his 30s [...]

FDA rules TODAY that Benadryl and Sudafed from pharmacy shelves don’t work

Phenylephrine is everywhere and every nasal decongestant contains itThe vote deeming it ineffective paves the way for it to be pulled frpm market READ MORE: FDA to [...]

Results are in! Experts reveal truth about eating black watermelon seeds

Watermelon has long been haunted by a damaging old wives' tale Few believe the myth these days, but concern about the black seeds remainsStudies suggest that [...]

Pay increases may not be enough to stop the exodus of personnel from NHS, survey finds

Stress, high workload and understaffing primary factors driving staff from NHSResearchers surveyed 1,958 staff on eight reasons for leaving NHS employmentBy Shaun Wooller Health Editor [...]

A spice that gives curries its vibrant colour could be a cure for indigestion, research suggests

Scientists discovered turmeric is as effective as a drug for treating symptomsThe golden-orange spice contains a naturally active compound called curcumin By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science [...]

Record numbers of dental patients are clogging NHS urgent care helpline by calling 111 for aid as they can’t find a dentist, figures show

85,000 patients call 111 each month with dental issues, 42 per cent up from 2018By Ethan Ennals Published: 23:25 BST, 9 September 2023 | Updated: [...]

HEALTH NOTES: MoS victory as drug chiefs approve breakthrough type 2 diabetes jab tirzepatide

By Mail on Sunday Reporters Published: 22:00 BST, 9 September 2023 | Updated: 22:46 BST, 9 September 2023 Drugs chiefs approved a breakthrough jab for [...]

Fury as women over age of 55 are excluded from major government survey about reproductive health

By Martin Beckford, Policy Editor Published: 01:48 BST, 9 September 2023 | Updated: 01:48 BST, 9 September 2023 Older women are furious after being excluded [...]

America is suffering a shortage of LAXATIVES due to surging demand –  and hybrid working is partly to blame

Americans generally do not eat enough fiber, which is needed for gut healthHybrid working can lead to irregular mealtimes and affect bowl movement READ MORE: Doctors [...]

Urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for Costa sandwiches and wraps because they may contain STONES

Food safety watchdogs say the sandwiches and wraps are 'unsafe to eat' Costa warns the small stones could be a chocking hazard in its food recall  By Rebecca [...]

Listeria cases surge in New South Wales

By Eli Green For Nca Newswire Updated: 08:15 BST, 8 September 2023 Millions of Australians have been warned to be on alert as cases of [...]

Should you change how you take care of your teeth while you’re pregnant?

The state of your dental health is probably not something you give any thought to at all when you are pregnant. Pregnancy can have an [...]

Period and fertility app probe over fears they’re harvesting women’s personal data and targeting them with pregnancy-related ads

By John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Updated: 15:43 BST, 7 September 2023 Health apps used to track women's periods and fertility are to [...]

Scientists grow artificial embryo model WITHOUT using sperm or an egg in world-first – and it tested positive on a pregnancy test

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 19:26 BST, 6 September 2023 Scientists have grown an entity very close to a human embryo — [...]

Will YOU be wearing a face mask in public as Covid cases rise? Vote here and tell us why in the comments

By Dailymail.Com Health Team Updated: 16:36 BST, 6 September 2023 Poll Will YOU be wearing a face mask in public as Covid cases rise? YES [...]

New Covid booster shots to be rolled out next WEDNESDAY – but just 17% of Americans got the last one

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 15:56 BST, 6 September 2023 New Covid boosters are set to be rolled out as early as [...]

Expert reveals how to live healthier for longer (and it’s not dieting or exercise)

'Having a good laugh' is just as important for remaining healthy well into old age Socialising boosts brain health and can protect against heart disease and [...]

Autism could be diagnosed YEARS in advance by tracking toddlers’ eye movements, study suggests

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 16:13 BST, 5 September 2023 Autism could be diagnosed years in advance by tracking toddlers' eye movements, [...]

Experts discover one of the first scientifically proven ways to beat jet lag

By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 16:08 BST, 5 September 2023 Eating a big breakfast and sunbathing on the first day of vacation [...]

Parents lose more than two months of sleep in the first year of their child’s life as study finds mothers and fathers miss out on four-and-a-half hours of shut eye every night

Tired parents typically miss out on four and a half hours of sleep each night By Katherine Lawton Updated: 01:08 BST, 5 September 2023 Bleary-eyed new [...]

The Role of Sport Physiotherapy: Keeping Athletes in Peak Condition

In the world of sports, athletes strive for perfection, pushing their bodies to the limit to achieve peak performance. But in the relentless pursuit of [...]

Kids with high BMI at increased risk of developing depression later in life, study suggests

By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 17:37 BST, 4 September 2023 Children with a high body mass index are at greater [...]

Covid cases nearly DOUBLE in a month with estimates showing almost 93,000 new infections each day

Data shows cases have increased by 50,000 in September from start of AugustThe rise in cases comes alongside the emergence of a new Covid variant By Kate [...]

The Dawn of Home Flu Testing: A Glimpse into Australia’s Medical Revolution

Picture a world where diagnosing the flu is as simple as a few swift steps within the comfort of your own place. This revolution is [...]

Exploring the TFL Muscle and Iliacus Muscle Functions, Exercises, and Tips

The human body comprises numerous muscles, each serving a specific purpose. While some muscles might be familiar to many, others remain relatively unknown, like the [...]

Joint pain can have ‘significantly higher’ impact on women both physically and emotionally

 40 per cent of women reported a decline in their mental health due to joint painBy Kate Pickles Health Editor Updated: 00:24 BST, 4 September [...]

‘Lifechanging’ migraine pill which slashes attacks by half set to be available in months

 Taken daily, trials showed the drug had double the success of current tabletsBy Kate Pickles Health Editor Updated: 00:19 BST, 4 September 2023 Millions of migraine [...]

Just one in five women are aware of womb cancer risks from taking higher-than-prescribed doses of HRT

Four in five women are unaware of cancer risks of boosting their doses of HRTBy Ethan Ennals Updated: 23:15 BST, 2 September 2023 Four out of [...]

Hidden STI affects around 500,000 Britons – but fewer than one in five of us have ever heard of it

Mgen infects the urinary and genital tracts of both men and women via sexIt is estimated one to two per cent of Britons aged 16 [...]

At-home fertility tests may mislead women – giving them unnecessary anxiety or a ‘false sense of security’ warn experts

Private blood tests, widely available online, claim to determine women's fertilityBy Eve Simmons Updated: 22:52 BST, 2 September 2023 At-home fertility tests risk causing unnecessary [...]

Doctor explains why you rarely ever feel a mosquito bite at the time

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 22:33 BST, 1 September 2023 A doctor has explained why you might not feel a mosquito bite [...]