How to get rid of a cold fast – 13 ways recommended by experts

There’s nothing worse than feeling a cold coming on. Those familiar symptoms – sore throats, runny noses and body aches – strike children twice as many times a year as adults, with pregnant women and older people also likely to suffer more with them. How well we fight them off can be related to stress, sleep, diet, alcohol intake, smoking and even ...

Is the Paleo Diet still relevant today?

Eating like a caveman is said to aid weight loss, but is it safe and effective? Here's what you need to know about the Paleo Diet

Patricia Andrada, Spanish endocrinologist: “A pill is not enough to ‘fix’ cholesterol”

“Cholesterol? At my age, it's normal, everyone ends up having it”; “I have cholesterol, but everyone has it!”; “I don't eat fats, I don't understand, it must be a lab error”; “But didn't they say that a little cholesterol is good?”... These phrases, so common in everyday conversations, reflect an attitude of unconcern or minimization towards a diag...

What is lupus and what are the symptoms?

What is lupus and what are the symptoms? - Everything you need to know about the autoimmune disease

9 foods to boost your immune system, according to a dietician

Here’s what you should eat to keep 'quad-demic' lurgies at bay

New Oura smart ring feature might save you a trip to the doctor

Oura’s Symptom Radar analyses key metrics like heart rate and temperature trends to alert you to potential health issues early

Raw milk from US dairies must now be tested for bird flu

A new federal order requires that U.S. dairies provide milk samples to the USDA so the agency can test the milk for bird flu prior to pasteurization.

Weightlifting could take eight years off your body

Lifting weights in the gym three times a week may give you the body of a person eight years younger, a study suggests. Weightlifting has been linked to better bone and muscle health before but the new study of 4,800 people found lifters also had a lower biological age. The NHS recommends that adults should be active every day and undertake 150 minu...

How quitting alcohol benefits your body after a day, a month and a year

Having a month free of alcohol can have a range of effects on your body, from the first days of sobriety, to several months later

Is chocolate milk really the new health drink? An expert weighs in

Move over kombucha, smoothies and oat milk lattes, the new drink causing a stir among adults is a blast from the past...

10 festive ingredients that bring the feel-good factor

Did you know some of the tastiest festive treats can bestow health benefits? Discover 10 festive feel-good ingredients

Is blood orange more beneficial than other varieties? A Spanish nutritionist explains

Is blood orange more beneficial than other varieties? (Luis López, reader). Hello Luis In theory, the blood orange could be slightly more interesting from a nutritional standpoint, but in actual practice, there is not such a significant difference. Indeed, if we look at the composition of a blood orange, we see how those pigments that characterize ...

Could a multivitamin help to save our coral reefs?

Could a multivitamin help to save our coral reefs? - Scientists want to help make coral reefs more resilient to climate change

Will stress make me fat?

Stress is all bad right? Wrong, says world-leading PT Dax Moy. Embrace cortisol to double time your weight loss

Will the junk food ad ban help consumers serve up healthier eating habits?

A waste of food and money? Efforts to improve the British diet and curb the obesity epidemic provide lots to chew over

A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating

A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating - The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest Congo

Best treatments for keloid scars that are expert-approved

Best treatments for keloid scars that are expert-approved - Minimise the appearance of keloid scars and prevent irritation

‘They make me want to walk more’: 14 everyday items that could improve your life

Have you ever bought something small that changed your everyday life for the better? It could be a product that helped you sleep more soundly, eat more healthily, or save money at the salon? Something that, for a minimal outlay, made a significant difference. We asked our team about the things that improved their lives, no matter how small. From a reading light to a hairdryer, a pair of walking shoes to tweezers, their answers inspired us – and...

Is decaf coffee good or bad for you?

It’s a kick-start for the day, a jolt many of us need to power through, and one of the last socially acceptable addictions. It’s only when we have to go without coffee that we realise how badly we rely on it. The jitteriness and headaches from caffeine withdrawal can be so overpowering that many of us turn to decaffeinated instead, thinking surely ...

Is RFK Jr right about seed oils being dangerous? Asks our nutrition editor

Seed oils include sunflower, rapeseed, corn and grapeseed oils. Here's what you need to know

'Exercise juice' released by muscles helps nerves grow, study finds

A new study in mouse cells hints that substances released by muscles can help nearby nerves grow.

8 bad habits that destroy mental health and cause depression

There are habits that can negatively impact your mental health or even be destructive to your personality. Therefore, it is worth following advice that can help improve your psychological well-being and overall life, according to Psychological Support. Avoiding your own emotions It is important to allow yourself to feel different emotions. Talking ...

How to sleep when you have a cough

Night-time coughing can wreck your sleep pattern and lead to lethargy and fatigue the next morning. Millions of us self-medicate for coughs, with the market for cough, cold and sore throat remedies worth £583 million in 2023. Yet while coughs are great sleep disruptors, they also provide a protective reflex. “Coughing is essentially a reflex design...

A head of broccoli or half an avocado: How to eat a one-ingredient lunch

Having once avoided a midday meal entirely, the King reportedly now eats a “light lunch” to keep himself sustained throughout the afternoon. More surprising is the fact that his lunch consists of just one ingredient: half an avocado – every single day. Though it might seem odd, “there are lots of reasons that someone might choose to have the same o...

Full list of illnesses pharmacists can treat without a GP visit

If you're looking to avoid a trip to your local doctor but are still worried about your health, your pharmacist can help.

Common dye turns skin invisible to see the organs inside

Common dye turns skin invisible to see the organs inside - Dye is used in snack foods

The soaring numbers behind the ‘quad-demic’ of Covid, RSV, flu and norovirus cases

NHS bosses said hospitals and GP practices would be 'busier than ever' with 'barely a spare bed in the NHS' during the flu season

‘Fussy eating’ disorder linked to differences in brain structure, study shows

‘Fussy eating’ disorder linked to differences in brain structure, study shows - Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder has been shown to have a significant impact on physical and psychological wellbeing.

What is bleeding eye virus? The disease that’s sparked travel warnings

What is bleeding eye virus? The disease that’s sparked travel warnings - At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment

What time should I go to bed so I don’t wake up tired? Use our sleep calculator to find out

A recent study found that consistent bedtimes can decrease the risk of an early death by almost a third. As the clocks go back an hour early on Sunday — affecting the nation’s health as well as canine anxiety levels — there is renewed focus on the importance of getting enough shut-eye. But what time should you go to bed to make sure you sleep well ...

High-fiber diets transform gut microbiome, improving health across multiple diseases

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. By revealing how a high-fiber diet alters the gut microbiome, scientists found a universal bacterial pattern that could transform how we predict and treat chronic diseases. Study: A core microbiome signature as an indicator of health . Image Cred...

What's the difference between a cold and the flu?

Common colds and the flu differ in many ways, including their causes, some of their symptoms and their treatments.

It’s official – a cruise can make you healthier, and in more ways than one

It has been said that, given the limitless quantities of food you’ll find on a cruise ship, the average weight gain is around half a stone per person per fortnight onboard. Of course, this depends on your chosen level of indulgence, but there’s little doubt that cruising can be seriously bad for your waistline. It’s not all bad news, though. As a n...

The three heart conditions that raise your dementia risk – and how to protect against them

There are 900,000 currently living with dementia in the UK and that’s predicted to rise to 1.6 million by 2050. Frightening as the figures undoubtedly are, we all have the power to dramatically reduce our risk – and it begins with looking after our hearts. A landmark new statement released by the American Heart Association warns that three common c...

The best joints supplements 2024 – treat stiffness and joint pain

We looked at a sample of the leading joint care supplements to find which product might suit you best

Medical records are a constant target of hackers – this is why

Hackers are always hungry for personal data – and that includes our most sensitive medical details. Here's everything you need to know.

Belly fat linked to chronic pain throughout the body

Belly fat linked to chronic pain throughout the body - Being overweight with a higher body mass index (BMI) was also linked to more chance of pain

How to avoid getting seasick on a cruise

How to avoid getting seasick on a cruise - From seasickness tablets to eating the right foods, here is how to get your ‘sea legs’

Dark chocolate consumption associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk

Consuming dark, but not milk, chocolate may be associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Our findings suggest that not all chocolate is created equal. For anyone who loves chocolate, this is a...

What is Havana syndrome? New US report says 'foreign adversary' could be behind mystery illness

The mysterious "Havana syndrome" has affected US diplomatic staff in almost 100 countries - and a new intelligence report says it is likely a "foreign adversary" is to blame.

Urgent food health warning about listeria found in popular Christmas food

10 tips to unclog a blocked nose and find speedy relief

You'll breathe easy in no time

The 10 worst ultra-processed foods you can eat

Are ultra-processed foods all as bad as each other? Find out how foods are categorised as UPFs and discover which are most damaging to your health

Spanish hospital discovers sleep disorder associated with Parkinson's disease that can facilitate early detection

A REM sleep disorder is a precursor of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, as confirmed by a study from the Hospital Clínic Barcelona-Idibaps. This opens the door to developing strategies to prevent or delay the onset of dementia in affected individuals. Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder with rapid eye movements (iRBD) is a parasomni...

‘Miracle’ mother who survived traumatic birth meets crucial blood donor team

‘Miracle’ mother who survived traumatic birth meets crucial blood donor team - Adele Darlington lost 15 litres of blood during the birth of her daughter Jasmine at Warrington Hospital and needed 65 units of blood.

Study Shows CrossFit Can Decrease Need for Prescription Drugs

New research highlighted that CrossFitters with chronic illnesses managed to reduce their dosages and improve symptoms

Lack of regular bedtime increases risk of heart attack and stroke – research

Lack of regular bedtime increases risk of heart attack and stroke – research - People were followed for eight years, and researchers analysed how many suffered conditions such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure.

I thought my brain fog was dementia until I discovered it was a vitamin deficiency

It was a cold, dark, wintery night in October 2018 when Katrina Burchell was commuting from her job as a solicitor in London to her home in Hertfordshire. Burchell, feeling tired and confused, accidentally boarded the wrong train and when it reached the end of the line in north London, she found herself alone on a dark platform, miles from home. “I...

Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health

Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health - It has been described as a ‘isolated case’ in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway.

6 tips from a pharmacist that’ll help you recover from a nasty common cold