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How to Live with Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance can have a dramatic impact on your diet, but that doesn’t mean that it needs to rule your life. But it does mean that you need to be a lit... read more

How many have to die before Britain tackles its black and Asian organ donor crisis?

Five years ago, Natasha Tiwari bravely spoke out about ‘a culture of mistrust and ignorance’ in her community which, she believed, would condemn he... read more

My chest pains are terrifying – so why are tests all clear? DR ELLIE CANNON answers your questions 

I keep getting severe pains in my chest. It happens when I’m quietly reading or in bed. Though it usually lasts for ten minutes at most, it’s often... read more

I caught Covid from a hospital, we must give all NHS workers the jab – now, writes VIVIENNE PARRY

Shortly before Christmas, I wrote in these pages about why, in my view, the Covid vaccine should be made a contractual requirement for healthcare workers. A th... read more

HEALTH NOTES: Surge in patients admitted to hospital for alcohol-related liver disease

HEALTH NOTES: Surge in patients admitted to hospital for alcohol-related liver disease amid concerns many people turned to drink due to anxiety about the pandem... read more

New mutant coronavirus strain IS more contagious by nearly 50%  

The new mutant variant of ‘super’ coronavirus is indeed more infectious than previous variants, just as scientists feared, a new study finds.  Impe... read more

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY launches a new series to make 2021 your healthiest year yet

So 2020 is finally over. If you’re anything like me, you had a bit of a break over the festive period, despite the constraints of lockdown.  We did our best ... read more

JOANNA HALL’S 30-day exercise plan to kickstart your New Year 

One of the best New Year resolutions you could make for 2021 is to be more active. But I’d be the first to urge you not to throw yourself into a rigorous runn... read more

Up to 60% of US health workers are refusing to get COVID-19 vaccines

Thousands of health care and frontline workers across the US are refusing to get COVID-19 vaccines as the rollout of the shots in America continues to sputter.Â... read more

Doctor slams FDA for not approving AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine

A doctor has slammed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for not approving AstraZeneca-University of Oxford’s coronavirus vaccine. On Wednesday, G... read more

Five hospitals declare ‘internal disaster’ after facing shortage of oxygen to treat patients 

Southern California hospitals are being inundated with coronavirus patients and do not have enough oxygen to treat those who are the most critically ill. The su... read more

Gum disease: an oral condition affecting many

According to research, nearly 64.7 million Americans suffer from periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease. It is especially common with people over the age ... read more

5 Unexpected Culprits of Bad Breath (That You Can Treat)

Bad breath can sour a first impression or spoil a special moment. Not surprisingly, social rejection and exclusion have been a byproduct of malodorous respirati... read more

US won’t approve AstraZeneca shot until APRIL, Operation Warp Speed chief says

The US has only administered about 10 percent – less than 2.6million – of the 20 million doses of coronavirus vaccine it promised to give to America... read more

Weekly Covid deaths rose again in last full week of data and rose by 44% in the South East

Weekly Covid-19 deaths rose again in England and Wales and surged by 44 per cent in the South East during the last full week of data as the mutant strain began ... read more

Second ‘super-COVID’ case suspected in Colorado

A second case of ‘super-COVID’ variant of coronavirus is now suspected in Colorado, officials said Wednesday.   One National Guard member is confi... read more

How is erectile dysfunction & heart disease connected?

What clicks your mind first when you aren’t able to gain a fully erect penis to have sex? Maybe you wave this thought if it is experienced less frequently, bu... read more

5 Face Masks That Offer Real Protection

When it comes to buying a face mask you need to make sure that the product you are buying is reliable in every meaning of the word. Having the right information... read more

Top 10 Best Menopause Supplements

Menopause is no joke, and it can be difficult to handle the symptoms without some help. There are so many things out there that can help you, but what are the b... read more

Why common antibiotics may trigger mental breakdowns

Earlier this year it was reported that Alana Cutland, a 19-year-old Cambridge University student,pictured,  jumped to her death from a light aircraft 5,000 fee... read more

Find the Help you Need with Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Has substance abuse begun to control your life? Don’t blame yourself. When drugs and alcohol take grip onto life, it becomes hard... read more

Will 2021 finally be the year we finally get the male pill?

A male counterpart to the contraceptive pill for women, which first appeared in Britain 60 years ago, is seen as the Holy Grail. And yet the male pill has langu... read more

Silicone ‘ping pong ball’ implanted in the stomach could help relieve persistent heartburn  

A silicone ball implanted in the stomach could help relieve persistent heartburn. The device, about the size of a ping pong ball, is stitched to the top of the ... read more

3 Facts About Vitamin Supplements

Nutrient supplements are widely used today. This is because the nutritional value of the food has significantly diminished over the years. As a consumer, you ne... read more