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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...

2025-07-05T14:28:36Z

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.

2025-07-09T15:15:51Z

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...

2025-07-11T16:28:36Z

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...

2025-07-17T20:35:08Z

“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.

2025-07-07T07:18:16Z

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.

2025-07-11T13:21:20Z

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

2025-06-26T14:32:56Z

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

2025-07-15T13:57:37Z

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

2025-07-17T04:38:18Z

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

2025-03-06T17:20:30Z

NAD+ supplementation could be a potential treatment for accelerated aging diseases

Can research into a rare, accelerated aging disease and "zombie cells" teach us something about the normal aging process? Did you know that a small molecule called NAD + plays a critical role in our ageing process? A deficiency of this molecule may cause you to age much faster than normal....

2025-07-04T16:48:18Z

Does pomegranate seed oil really help your heart? New research weighs the evidence

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Emerging science spotlights pomegranate seed oil’s unique fatty acids as promising allies for heart and metabolic health, if future clinical trials back up the early buzz. Study: Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and ...

2025-07-11T00:48:19Z

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 ...

2024-08-04T08:03:32Z

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...

2025-07-17T16:18:19Z

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...

2025-07-09T13:56:17Z

Cancer counsellor reveals first questions patients ask

Cancer brings up a wave of complex emotions.

2025-07-07T14:11:22Z

Man paralysed and needs 24-hour care after catching mild flu as toddler

Man paralysed and needs 24-hour care after catching mild flu as toddler - Timothy Bingham was two years old when he had a mild flu-like illness which left him unable to walk

2025-07-16T22:32:16Z

Research unravels the immune secrets of a cured pediatric rhabdoid tumor

Although relatively rare, many childhood cancers remain life-threatening and lack effective personalized treatments. Rhabdoid tumors are among these fatal cancers and can develop in various tissues and organs. Approximately 12 new cases of this extremely aggressive cancer that typically appears ...

2025-07-16T10:03:19Z

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

2025-07-17T15:30:43Z

Scientists discover another animal that can change colour

Scientists discover another animal that can change colour -

2025-07-11T16:17:16Z

More than a third of UK workers worried after back to office mandates

84 per cent of employees who work in a hybrid way said it had a positive effect on their overall wellbeing.

2025-07-15T06:06:01Z

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...

2025-07-14T18:48:17Z

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.

2025-07-16T07:33:19Z

The danger of too much vitamin B6 – and three symptoms to look out for

The danger of too much vitamin B6 – and three symptoms to look out for - The Australian regulator admits it may have underestimated the extent of the side effects from vitamin B6 supplements

2025-07-11T17:02:17Z

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...

2025-07-15T11:55:40Z

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 ...

2025-07-10T12:00:57Z

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 ...

2025-07-14T16:56:08Z

Pets can get sunburnt too – here are the signs and how to treat it

Pets can get sunburnt too – here are the signs and how to treat it - There’s a common misconception that our furry friends are protected from the sun’s harmful rays thanks to their typical hairiness

2025-07-12T14:17:15Z

Four habits to boost your immune system and increase your lifespan, according to a scientist

We know what our immune system is about. It’s what fends off bugs and determines how long it takes us to recover from illnesses. We may have attempted to boost it by popping a multivitamin, eating an orange or even trying an overpriced ginger shot when we feel a cold brewing. But this narrow view barely scratches the surface of its wide-ranging imp...

2025-07-03T12:06:56Z

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

2025-07-15T17:15:41Z

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

2025-07-11T05:18:10Z

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

2025-07-15T16:07:35Z

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...

2025-07-14T09:40:45Z

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

From twenties, thirties, forties and beyond

2025-07-17T11:16:29Z

Five foods to eat each week for a longer life – and they’re in your store cupboard

Food Standards Agency says unhealthy diets contribute to 13% of UK deaths - these simple ingredients could reduce your risk of chronic disease

2025-07-16T11:36:58Z

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

2025-07-16T23:37:12Z

Coffee vs tea: which one is really better for your health?

Coffee vs tea: which one is really better for your health? -

2025-07-12T14:15:46Z

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...

2025-07-15T15:00:52Z

Interbreeding with Neanderthals may explain risk for fatal neurological condition in modern humans

A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one per cent of people today. The study, published this week in the journal Evolution, Medicine, ...

2025-07-17T01:48:19Z

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.

2025-07-17T16:03:39Z

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.

2025-07-14T22:00:35Z

Trump is checked for swelling in legs and was diagnosed with a common condition in older adults

Trump is checked for swelling in legs and was diagnosed with a common condition in older adults - The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his legs

2025-07-17T18:57:13Z

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...

2025-07-16T13:41:06Z

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 -

2025-07-15T23:52:12Z

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.

2025-07-11T22:00:29Z

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...

2025-07-16T10:43:45Z

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...

2025-07-15T03:48:20Z

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.

2025-07-16T21:49:08Z

I’m a longevity doctor. These are my daily habits to stay young

Wake up I’m up at 6am every day and the first thing I do is take myself out to the garden to do some breathing. I live with my parents in their house in north-east London at the moment, and they’re lucky enough to have a lovely garden. I moved in with them 18 months ago just as I was opening my longevity clinic HUM2N. It made sense financially for ...

2025-07-06T15:00:43Z

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...

2025-07-08T18:33:18Z