Health

Waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios predict physical performance in adults

A new research paper was published in Aging ( Aging-US ) Volume 17, Issue 6, on May 30, 2025, titled "Impact of waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios on physical performance: insights from the Longevity Check-up 8+ project." In this study, researchers led by first author Anna Maria Mart...

10 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut & 10 Tips to Fix Your Diet

Given the complex network of nerve cells that line your digestive tract, it has earned itself the nickname "the second brain." The gut-brain connection doesn't just stop at surface similarities, though, and the conscious choices you make about what ends up on your plate can have lasting effects on your overall health. As it turns out, it pays—literally—to listen to your gut. But how? Here are 10 signs of an unhealthy gut and 10 simple ways to fix your diet.

“I’ve got breakout prone skin – these are the changes I make to my routine during summer to prevent spots”

From double cleansing to ditching foundation, here are the expert-approved tips a beauty writer uses to prevent summer breakouts.

Living in the countryside can harm your health

“If my home was in a city instead of the countryside, I might not be living with a disability now,” says Phil Woodford, from rural north Lancashire. The former NHS hospital manager had a stroke on a Sunday morning when he was 45. But in his area, there was no weekend service providing thrombectomy, an emergency procedure to remove a clot blocking b...

New study tracks how living in an agrihood impacts resident health

Could moving into a neighborhood built around a working farm be the prescription for better health? A new Texas A&M University study is putting that question to the test, tracking how residents of a new "agrihood" community change their diet, exercise, and overall health after moving in. ...

We've Tested Countless Protein Powders — These Are the 8 Best for Building Muscle in 2025

Nail your recovery and support muscle growth with these award-winning picks

10 Reasons Why Having A Pet Is Healthy For You & 10 It Might Not Be

Bringing an animal into your life changes more than your daily routine. It reshapes how you spend your time, how you feel in your space, and how you connect with the world around you. The advantages are real, but so are the complexities that come with it. Before making a pet part of your story, it helps to look at what truly goes into it. Let’s begin with the health benefits.

How often you should actually wash your clothes, bedding and everything else

to find out how often you should wash your clothes – and how often other readers do it. Plus, find out if the experts agree with your routine. Looking and feeling clean is a big 21st-century concern. A recent survey by Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, found that a representative sample of 2,000 people valued being perceived ...

Why sleep is the single most important way to protect your health post-menopause

Those aged 46 and over need to focus on this one thing

New research identifies four distinct health pathways linked to Alzheimer’s disease

A large study of electronic health records has uncovered four common patterns of medical conditions that tend to unfold in the years leading up to an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. These patterns—centered on mental health issues, brain disorders, cognitive decline, and vascular problems—emerged as distinct routes that people often follow before dev...

Losing weight has ‘hidden benefits’ and clears out damaged cells – scientists

Losing weight has ‘hidden benefits’ and clears out damaged cells – scientists - Experts say their findings may help in the development of therapies for diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Adding nut extract helps keep pork burgers healthier and safer

By Hugo Francisco de Souza Could a humble nut by-product make your burger healthier and last longer? New research shows that hazelnut skin extract can naturally fight spoilage in pork burgers, no synthetic additives required. Study: Incorporation of hazelnut skin green extract i...

Rust make-up is trending for giving a natural, faux sun-kissed glow – here are 8 products to buy

Looking for the perfect bronzer-blush hybrid? Rust is the make-up shade we're wearing for summer for a faux sun-kissed glow to cheat a tan.

Heading on holiday? These are the concerning symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Heading on holiday? These are the concerning symptoms you shouldn’t ignore - International travel poses a risk of catching something more than a run-of-the-mill bug

COVID-19 boosters reduce hospitalization risk for cancer patients

Vaccine boosters help keep cancer patients from being hospitalized or admitted to intensive care units due to COVID-19, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators. Their findings, published in JAMA Oncology, offer real-world evidence to support vaccine recommendations for these...

The nine foods to eat to lower your cortisol, according to a nutritionist

Stress is unavoidable. We wake up to the sound of drilling right outside our bedroom window, we miss our train or bus, or maybe we’re stuck in traffic – no matter the scenario, stress seems to be a part of everyday life. It is no surprise, then, that cortisol appears to be the leading topic of many hormone health conversations with the term “cortis...

Eight everyday foods that lower your risk of a heart attack (and one of them is chocolate)

Statistically speaking, you’re more likely to die of heart disease than you are from anything else (assuming that you’re reading this as a resident of Britain or the US). It more commonly afflicts men than women, and you’re at higher risk if you’re overweight, physically inactive, a smoker or a regular drinker. But heart disease can strike any of u...

Diet More Important Than Exercise in Combating Obesity? Doesn’t Surprise Me Much

Lack of exercise is often blamed as the main culprit of the global obesity epidemic. It’s easy to picture an office worker who rarely hits 10,000 steps a day. However, an international study shows that people in industrialized countries burn more calories than those in less economically developed nations. Yet, they are significantly more often … The post Diet More Important Than Exercise in Combating Obesity? Doesn’t Surprise Me Much appeared...

Do you need HRT? Here’s what the menopause doctors say

Asha turned 60 last year, but says she has the hormones of a 26-year-old. When she went through the menopause at 47, she felt “dead from the neck down. My libido disappeared and I was plagued with hot flushes, night sweats and weight gain. Then a private menopause doctor prescribed me compounded bioidentical hormones to fit my exact profile and it ...

All the differences between ibuprofen and paracetamol, according to experts – and a final answer over which is the best

What are the painkillers that we rely on? And which works better for what? 3 experts explained the differences

Eating this kind of bread can raise colon cancer patients’ risk of death

Eating this kind of bread can raise colon cancer patients’ risk of death - The findings add to research suggesting that diet may also influence cancer outcomes after treatment

Donor-egg pregnancies may come with higher rates of serious complications – here’s what you need to know

More women than ever are carrying babies conceived with someone else’s egg – but few are told that this might carry greater health risks. Pregnancies involving an embryo that doesn’t share the pregnant woman’s DNA are becoming more common. For many, it’s a path to parenthood that would otherwise be closed. But emerging evidence suggests that these ...

More than three-quarters of people aged over 18 say health ‘good or very good’

A health survey was carried out by the Central Statistics Office.

My wife and I want to protect our cash from going on care costs. How can we do it?

A couple in their mid-70s are planning their wills, and want some guidance

Medieval remedies show surprising parallels to modern wellness trends

It turns out the Dark Ages weren't all that dark! According to new research, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated than previously thought, and some of its remedies are trending today on TikTok. A new international research project featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State U...

The health conditions that may increase risk of dementia

The health conditions that may increase risk of dementia - Experts identified ‘critical time windows’ in which certain illnesses pose the greatest risk to patients

Biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s begin decades before symptoms appear, study says

Biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s begin decades before symptoms appear, study says -

20 Healthy Asian Foods Americans Aren't Familiar With

We're used to hearing about the healthy avocados and cucumbers of America, but remember, there's a whole lot more to this planet than just North America. Let's travel to the other side of the world, exploring healthy foods that come from Asia you've likely never heard of before. Here are 20 great examples, hopefully giving you new creative ideas to come up with healthy dishes.

How regularly should you change your bedding and wash your towels? More often than you'd think

How regularly should you change your bedding and wash your towels? More often than you'd think - Experts share their thoughts on this topic

Viral Dubai-style chocolate bar is urgently recalled over health warning

Viral Dubai-style chocolate bar is urgently recalled over health warning - Shoppers are being warned of the risk

Popular sugar substitute could raise the risk of blood clots and stroke

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numero...

Why some countries get their money’s worth on healthcare and others are more wasteful

After a certain level, national health care spending has diminishing returns for people’s wellbeing, a new study says. View on euronews

The 10 Unhealthiest Jobs in the World & The 10 Healthiest

You might not think about how "healthy" a job is when you're first pursuing it, but it's worth thinking about. Work, after all, takes up a significant portion of our lives, so it's essential to understand the potential dangers associated with certain roles, whether physical or mental. Here are the 10 unhealthiest jobs in the world—and the 10 healthiest.

Nighttime avocado snack may support heart health in prediabetic adults

Findings from a newly published randomized controlled trial offer surprising insights for the one in three adults at greater risk of heart disease because of prediabetes. The study explored how snacking on avocado at night affects health markers the next morning, in line with the "second-meal ef...

The ‘small changes’ that could lower risk of early death by up to 40 per cent

The ‘small changes’ that could lower risk of early death by up to 40 per cent - Researchers have found that switching to a more active lifestyle at any point in adulthood extends life

People with depression face significantly greater social and health-related challenges

A new study has found that individuals with depression tend to have substantially higher health-related social needs compared to their non-depressed peers. They also exhibited higher frailty index scores. The research was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Health-related social needs refer to non-medical factors that significantly inf...

The health benefits of chia seeds, according to experts

The health benefits of chia seeds, according to experts - These small seeds are packed with fibre, Omega-3s, protein, vitamins and more

Here's what to know about chronic venous insufficiency

Here's what to know about chronic venous insufficiency - Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what’s called chronic venous insufficiency

Drink Up: 20 Potential Health Benefits Of Green Tea

That familiar mug of green tea on your desk might be doing more than warming your hands. Over the years, this simple drink has sparked serious scientific interest. Researchers started looking closer, not for trends, but for patterns backed by evidence. What they found makes it more than just a beverage. Here are 20 possible ways green tea could benefit your health, based on new findings.

Medicinal cannabis may actually worsen sleep, a new study finds

You might have heard cannabis and cannabinoid products can help people sleep. Data shows one of the top reasons people use cannabis is to help them sleep. But there’s a dearth of high-quality research on how medicinal cannabis products actually affect sleep. To find out more, our research team conducted a small pilot study involving 20 people. We w...

Vaccinated women face fewer cervical cancer risks

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. New data from Denmark shows the HPV vaccine’s powerful long-term impact, while also revealing why cervical cancer screening is still essential. Study: Human papillomavirus prevalence in first, second and third cervical cell samples from women ...

Measles isn’t just dangerous – it may erase your immune system

Blindness, pneumonia, severe diarrhoea and even death – measles virus infections, especially in children, can have devastating consequences. Fortunately, we have a safe and effective defence. Measles vaccines are estimated to have averted more than 60 million deaths between 2000 and 2023. Yet despite this success, measles cases are rising sharply i...

These five common medications make it harder to cope in the heat

These five common medications make it harder to cope in the heat - Some commonly prescribed drugs can interfere with the body’s mechanisms to regulate temperature

Many HIV-exposed newborns miss preventive treatment after birth

Newborns exposed to HIV during pregnancy or birth should receive preventive antiretroviral medication immediately after delivery to reduce the risk of transmission from mother to child. But a study finds that more than half of infants diagnosed with HIV in their first year of life had not r...

Obesity care: why “eat less, move more” advice is failing

For years, people living with obesity have been given the same basic advice: eat less, move more. But while this mantra may sound simple, it’s not only ineffective for many, it can be deeply misleading and damaging. Obesity is not just about willpower. It’s a complex, chronic, relapsing condition and affects around 26.5% of adults in England, and 2...

The benefits behind creatine, from boosting brain health to improving energy levels

The supplement once synonymous with building muscle is fast becoming a catch-all cure to improve overall wellbeing. But does all the science stack up in creatine's favour?

I’m a cancer counsellor — these are the first questions patients ask me after diagnosis

This is exactly how many steps a day to aim for based on your age

From twenties, thirties, forties and beyond

Should you worry about heartburn? When to see a doctor for chest pains

Should you worry about heartburn? When to see a doctor for chest pains - A doctor explains when to get your heartburn checked out by a medical professional

I help people lose weight for a living. This is why fat jabs won’t work

There’s no doubt the rise of Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has shaken up the entire wellness industry. As the collapse of Weight Watchers shows, many traditional dieting companies are scrambling to adapt. Swapping your annual “no carbs before Marbs” willpower for something rather… effortless, well, that’s appealing, isn’t it? I get it, ...