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Why trendy standing desks are a waste of time: Top expert claims our spines ‘won’t be damaged by a bit of sitting down’

Expert says there is no evidence slouching will give you back or neck pain   Spinal physiotherapist says stress or physical activity is more likely to cause... read more

Alarm over ‘extremely worrying’ 7-fold rise in people seeking help for little-known eating disorder

Charity Beat says there’s a ‘worrying’ rise in avoidant food intake disorder AFRID The charity received  2,000 phone calls in 2023 a rise ... read more

Revealed: The high cost of surgery helpers as experts say ‘cut price’ workers are draining the NHS because they are being paid too much

NHS plans to hire 2,000 more anaesthesia associates by 2037 to plug shortfall By Beth Kennedy Published: 01:33 GMT, 25 February 2024 | Updated: 02:49 GMT, 25 Fe... read more

RUTH SUNDERLAND: I only found out I had osteoporosis when I broke a bone… it shouldn’t be like that

By Ruth Sunderland for the Mail on Sunday Published: 00:55 GMT, 25 February 2024 | Updated: 02:44 GMT, 25 February 2024 A few months ago, before I was diagnosed... read more

Uptake of shingles jab must rise, warn experts as shocking figures show less than half of all 71-year-olds have had it

By Ethan Ennals For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:30 GMT, 25 February 2024 | Updated: 01:32 GMT, 25 February 2024 The NHS must do more to tackle the low upta... read more

MMR vaccine uptake is below safe target for third year in a row – leaving 250,000 kindergarteners at risk of catching measles, CDC report shows

MMR vaccine coverage across America was 93.1% during between 2022–23 A sixth case of measles has been confirmed at a school in South Florida READ MORE: WHO wa... read more

Don’t worry men… this is what scientists say is ‘average’-sized (and women actually prefer it!)

Researchers said the price and circumference ‘significantly’ affected popularity  But length was not important showing women don’t place emph... read more

Healthy Bachelorette Parties: Celebrating in a Wellness-Centric Way

The concept of a bachelorette party often conjures images of wild nights out, overflowing champagne, and perhaps a dash of debauchery. However, as we grow more ... read more

Detoxification Through Naturopathy: Myths and Facts

In an era where wellness trends gain traction at lightning speed, the conversation around detoxification stands out for its longevity and evolving narrative. Am... read more

Lidl urgently recalls six types of cookies over fears they may contain METAL

Lidl is recalling Five batches of Tower Gate branded cookies and one McEnnedy The supermarket has warned the possible pieces of metal makes it unsafe to eat ... read more

Nine in TEN US doctors say they’re suffering burnout ‘on a regular basis’ and 60 percent have considered quitting, survey shows

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:49 GMT, 21 February 2024 | Updated: 19:05 GMT, 21 February 2024 More than 90 percent of doctors ... read more

Keep going to the loo in the night? Why watching too much TV could be to blame

Watching more than five hours of TV a day could make need to urinate at night Needing the toilet several times in the night can impact your sleep pattern By Xa... read more

Just one bowl of cereal a day may raise risk of DEMENTIA – as study links cognitive decline to vitamin also in rice and oatmeal

Study found too little or too much thiamine is associated with cognitive decline Thiamine can be found in common cereal brands like Kellogg’s and General ... read more

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 say But 15 minutes of red light can get their blood sugar ... read more

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 female Not smoking and a high level of vigorous physical activity were found to ... read more

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  RE... read more

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 life By... read more

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 sunlight Experts say older ovaries need ‘optimal environmental’ factors to funct... read more

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 awful things we d... read more

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 them READ MORE:  By Emma ... read more

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 prone to ... read 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 out with... read more

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 come under fir... read more

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 four sexual partne... read more