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Are YOU guilty of ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’?

Do YOU stay awake scrolling even when you’re exhausted? Psychologist explains why people who need more ‘me time’ use their phones for ‘r... read more

What to Look for When Choosing a Dentist

Choosing a dentist can be overwhelming. They help you put a smile on your face every day. You have to be able to trust them with the care and maintenance of you... read more

Doctor shares X-rays showing difference in lungs of unvaccinated and vaccinated COVID-19 patients

A doctor has shared X-rays showing the difference between the lungs of a fully  vaccinated who contracts COViD-19 and an vaccinated person.  Dr Ghassan Kamel,... read more

Why does summer makes me gloomy? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

For years I’ve suffered from the summer version of seasonal affective disorder. This condition is rarely recognised by the general public (and even some docto... read more

The surprise new boost from HRT? You may LOOK years younger, too

Just 10 per cent of post-menopausal women in the UK are taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after the numbers using it plummeted in the wake of studies 20 ... read more

Shortage of scan equipment means we’re facing a fresh crisis

Arriving at A&E in the middle of the night in January, Marion Herron feared she’d be stuck in hospital for days.  The 54-year-old had started feeling un... read more

The one-off ‘gene jab’ for all types of chronic pain

A revolutionary single-shot jab that delivers DNA to cells could be a new way to tackle all types of chronic pain. The injection, which is now in clinical trial... read more

Florida woman pleads for others to get COVID-19 vaccines after losing five family members to virus

A Florida woman is devastated after losing three family members to COVID-19 within a week. Tiffany Devereaux of Nassau County in northeast Florida told News4Jax... read more

The super ‘universal’ vaccine to fight off ANY coronavirus

As Covid restrictions ease and the number of people vaccinated in the UK continues to rise, it feels as though the end of the pandemic is within sight. But spe... read more

Covid lockdowns may have triggered a rise in short-sighted children

Covid lockdowns may have triggered a rise in short-sighted children because they’ve spent less time outdoors and more on computers and watching TV, study ... read more

Low-carb diet WON’T harm your kidneys, new study suggests

High-protein diets such as the Atkins diet have been used by many people worldwide to help shift unwanted weight. But while such diets can be effective, there h... read more

My girl’s childhood ‘party trick’ was sign of a sinister illness

As a child, Alexandra Kay’s ‘party trick’ was showing her friends the incredibly stretchy skin on her stomach. She was also prone to stretchmarks and brui... read more

The experts give their verdict on The Firm’s favoured alternative remedies

Members of the Royal Family have reportedly used homeopathy for their ailments for years — but it’s not the only alternative remedy they’ve favoured.  H... read more

Teens up to 21 TIMES more likely to suffer heart inflammation from COVID-19 than from vaccination

Young people are more likely to suffer heart inflammation from COVID-19 infection than they are from the vaccines, a new study finds. Researchers from Case West... read more

NIH head says avoiding lockdowns will require people doing things they ‘won’t necessarily welcome’

Americans may have to do things they don’t want to do to avoid another series of lockdowns, the director of the National Institutes of Health said on Mond... read more

Covid US: Only one of of every 25k vaccinated Americans are hospitalized with virus

A very small percentage of fully vaccinated Americans who contract COVID-19 end up hospitalized or die from the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Cont... read more

NHS Covid-tracking app gets tweaked to alert fewer people to self-isolate

The NHS Covid-tracing app was today updated to alert fewer users to self-isolate in the hope of combating Britain’s ‘pingdemic’ chaos. The ap... read more

Covid UK: Daily cases fall to five-week low with 21,952 positive tests in 12% drop

Britain’s daily Covid cases today fell to a five-week low, with just 21,952 positive tests recorded across the nation. Department of Health figures show t... read more

Exercise and cutting 250 calories a day improves obese over-60s’ heart health, study finds

Why you really should say NO to post-lunch snacks: Cutting out 250 calories each day and exercising is the best way to keep your heart healthy in old age, study... read more

COVID-19 cases increase by 312% over three weeks as hospitals reach capacity

COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise rapidly throughout the United States as the country enters its fourth wave of the pandemic.   On Sunday, America recorde... read more

Sending text message reminders to people to get vaccinated boosted COVID-19 shot rates by nearly 85%

The key to getting more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 could be as simple as sending them text message reminders, a new study suggests. Researchers from ... read more

Babies of parents who work from home sleep for extra 40 MINUTES each night, study claims 

Babies of parents who work from home sleep for extra 40 MINUTES each night, study claims Babies got more sleep during the pandemic, but spent more time watching... read more

Brits should holiday in the UK and only go abroad for essential reasons, Government adviser says

Brits should holiday within the UK this summer and only travel abroad for essential reasons, a Government adviser said today. Professor Stephen Reicher, a socia... read more

Paramedic is suspended for mocking patients after ridiculing one for calling 999 over a paper cut

Paramedic is suspended for mocking patients on Facebook after ridiculing one for calling 999 over a paper cut and another who was left suffering ‘chest pa... read more