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What is hair and scalp oiling, and will it make my locks long like Rapunzel?

Mythical representations of women, whether Botticelli’s Venus, the Hindu goddess Lakshmi or the pre-Raphaellites’ women of the Arthurian legends are often united by a common trait: their long flowing hair. You might think such lengths are confined to the realm of myth untouched by the realities of split ends, but if you look on social media you’ll find content creators with locks that could rival Rapunzel. These creators often promise specific...

2025-07-08T15:04:24Z

The four ways coffee can boost your health – and one drawback

Caffeine is known for helping us to feel more alert, but it has several other lesser-known effects on the body

2025-06-19T15:13:51Z

Ice baths can be dangerous – or even deadly. Here’s why

Ice baths can be dangerous – or even deadly. Here’s why - More and more people are taking the plunge, but ice baths can cause long-term damage

2025-07-09T19:37:13Z

Peppermint tea boosts memory and attention—but why?

A new study published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental adds to growing evidence that peppermint can improve memory and attention in healthy adults. The findings show that drinking a modest dose of peppermint tea improved several types of cognitive performance compared to a placebo. These benefits were accompanied by increased ...

2025-07-02T12:28:47Z

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

2024-09-06T11:03:16Z

Genetic insights reveal new targets for treating extracranial arteriovenous malformations

Our genes underlie all aspects of life, from our looks to how our cells behave. This includes diseases, as genetic changes can underlie the development and progression of certain health problems. This is true for arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), vascular anomalies that are known to be life-th...

2025-07-10T16:33:19Z

Menopause health brand Health & Her in major US expansion

Its products are now available in more than 6,000 CVS Pharmacy stores

2025-07-11T13:30:23Z

New molecule linked to muscle loss in people with type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered a previously unknown molecule that may explain why people with type 2 diabetes often suffer from muscle weakness and muscle loss - a condition that has a major impact on quality of life and overall health. In the new study, published in ...

2025-07-10T16:48:19Z

CBD is becoming more popular. But even low doses may harm some people’s health, researchers warn

In a clinical trial, a few people who took small doses of CBD saw their liver enzyme levels rise to more than three times higher than the normal range. View on euronews

2025-07-08T11:39:11Z

How exactly do weight-loss drugs work – and which ones are best?

When it comes to weight loss, we’re all after a magic bullet, a simple, stress-free way of shedding the excess pounds. And so for millions around the world, the arrival of the so-called GLP-1 class of weight-loss drugs in 2021 seemed like a godsend, especially for anyone who’s struggled to stick with dieting advice, commit to an exercise regime or ...

2025-05-30T07:04:51Z

13 superfoods you should eat every week – including coffee and dark chocolate

We should all be eating nutrient-rich whole or minimally-processed foods. Experts weigh in on which are best

2025-06-26T09:37:28Z

Chronic UTI patients could finally see new treatment on NHS

Doctors and scientists are hopeful that the non-antibiotic treatment could ultimately help millions of patients

2025-07-06T11:56:50Z

The ultimate guide to tackling sun damage with professional and at-home treatments

From finding the right lasers to incorporating the best active ingredients, experts share the best way to combat sun spots, fine lines and beyond

2025-07-08T10:22:40Z

Scientists develop tool to 'tell how fast someone is ageing'

Assessing how and why people age differently has long eluded doctors and scientists, particularly when there are no obvious explanations such as illness or history of injury. But a team of researchers at Duke University, Harvard University and the University of Otago believe they could have solved the riddle by developing a brain scan-based tool th...

2025-07-08T13:34:05Z

This everyday painkiller could reduce your dementia risk

Which painkiller do you reach for when you’ve got a throbbing headache or a stiff, achy knee? Chances are it’s paracetamol, if you live in Britain. We buy 6,300 tonnes of this cheap, easy-to-find medication every year, according to an estimate from the University of Oxford, and most of us have a packet in the bottom of our bags, or the back of our ...

2025-07-09T10:35:59Z

Online therapy as effective as in-person therapy, finds large study

When COVID arrived early in 2020, pandemic restrictions made in-person mental health care difficult or impossible. Both therapists and patients had to adapt almost overnight. For many in the field, it felt like a gamble: could this screen-based format offer the same level of support for people struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Evidence...

2025-07-08T12:26:28Z

Eight new health habits that are better than a diet

As a young personal trainer, Ben Carpenter became increasingly aware of a rising wave of misinformation about diet and exercise flooding social media. Feeling a duty to combat it, he began posting videos debunking myths and explaining what the science really showed. Fifteen years later, he has a devoted, 500,000-strong following on Instagram, who r...

2025-01-04T13:01:59Z

First bubonic plague death confirmed in US since 2007

A person infected with the bubonic plague showed up at a hospital in Arizona and died the same day.

2025-07-11T22:57:49Z

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

A dangerous condition that can cause seizures, coma and death could rise dramatically as the climate warms

Researchers are uncovering a link between rising temperatures and hyponatremia, a condition caused by a dangerous decline in sodium in the body.

2025-07-11T18:17:06Z

Patients would rather see a GP than pharmacists and nurses, study finds

Patients would rather see a GP than pharmacists and nurses, study finds - Trust and confidence in care decreased when patients wanted to see a GP but were directed elsewhere.

2025-07-06T23:15:40Z

How to slow down ageing in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, according to an immunologist

From lifting weights to midlife meditation - the expert guide to a strong immune system, to ward off disease as you age

2025-07-09T05:22:29Z

MSF doctors warn of sharp rise in malnutrition in Gaza Strip

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned that the population in the heavily embattled Gaza Strip is increasingly suffering from hunger. Teams on the ground have observed "a sharp and unprecedented rise in acute malnutrition among people in Gaza," the organization said. In its two health centres in Gaza City and the coastal town of Al-Mawasi, more t...

2025-07-11T18:33:53Z

Weight loss jabs not enough to tackle obesity, leading medics warn

Weight loss jabs not enough to tackle obesity, leading medics warn - The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) called on the government to tackle the nation’s ‘broken food system’

2025-07-08T23:02:41Z

Scientists discover another animal that can change colour

Scientists discover another animal that can change colour -

2025-07-11T16:17:16Z

Microneedling: What is it and can you do it at home?

Plus, the best tools to buy according to our beauty team

2025-07-01T16:37:42Z

Heatwave dangers and what happens to your body – minute by minute

Heat stroke is a killer that we need to know how to protect ourselves from, particularly as the world warms up as a result of climate change. A mild case of heat exhaustion can escalate to organ failure in less than two hours. With temperatures in England already hitting 33C, heat awareness is the order of the summer. What shocks doctors and relati...

2025-07-01T09:01:13Z

BMI Is Outdated: Body Fat Percentage Emerges as Better Predictor of Health

For many years, Body Mass Index (BMI) was the primary measurement used to evaluate risk of obesity and associated health conditions. A new study, however, suggests that BMI is a poorly utilized measure of mortality risk, as it overlooks more than half of individuals considered to be at risk, at the same time, incorrectly categorizing ... Read more The post BMI Is Outdated: Body Fat Percentage Emerges as Better Predictor of Health appeared first on discoverwildscience.

2025-07-07T14:09:26Z

“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

The three most common kidney problems that affect older adults and how to prevent them

The three most common kidney problems that affect older adults and how to prevent them - Keeping your kidneys happy as you age will help your general wellbeing

2025-07-04T07:42:32Z

I removed ultra-processed foods from my diet - it had a major impact on my weight

It followed a new report published in the British Medical Journal that linked UPFs to an increased risk of 32 harmful health outcomes

2024-07-27T11:45:09Z

Are Grenade bars healthy? A top nutritionist weighs in

Marketed as a healthier alternative to regular chocolate, just how healthy are Grenade bars?

2025-06-25T13:01:39Z

Bread recalled over 'life-threatening' health risk

Hartford Bakery found that more than 800 loaves of its artisan bread may contain an undeclared allergen.

2025-07-11T23:28:03Z

Religious belief linked to lower anxiety and better sleep in Israeli Druze study

A study of individuals from the Israeli Druze community found that religious individuals tend to report better sleep quality and experience less anxiety. Statistical modeling suggests that religiosity may reduce anxiety, which, in turn, contributes to better sleep quality. The paper was published in the Journal of Sleep Research. Sleep is a natural...

2025-07-11T14:28:36Z

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

2025-03-21T06:52:34Z

Mapped: Where hosepipe bans have come into effect and other places facing restrictions

Mapped: Where hosepipe bans have come into effect and other places facing restrictions - More than 10 per cent of England’s population is under a hosepipe ban with millions more battling drought conditions

2025-07-11T12:22:16Z

Amber heat health alert issued - with more hosepipe bans on the way

Heat health alerts across huge swathes of England have been upgraded to amber as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer.

2025-07-11T09:50:15Z

3 features that would actually make me pay for a Samsung Health subscription for my Galaxy Watch – and one big problem it needs to avoid

A Samsung Health subscription might be worth the investment, but it has to offer value for money.

2025-07-06T22:55:37Z

Warning issued over viral TikTok suncream trend

Warning issued over viral TikTok suncream trend -

2025-07-11T10:22:18Z

Stanford study identifies gene signature that predicts immune health

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, information began to trickle in about who was at higher risk of a dangerous outcome from infection. Men. Those over 65. Smokers. Those with obesity. It turns out these seemingly unrelated categories of people have one thing in common: a signature of im...

2025-06-18T18:26:41Z

The three healthy hydration alternatives to water during intense heatwaves

A nutritionist has shared three things that can help you stay hydrated in the heatwave - other than water

2025-07-11T09:42:23Z

6 benefits of castor oil and how to use it

Castor oil is enjoying a recent surge in popularity. But is it really good for you and safe to consume? Registered nutritionist Kerry Torrens takes a deep dive into the pros and cons of this age-old remedy

2025-06-30T17:40:02Z

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

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

The 10 Benefits Of Napping & 10 Ways To Do It Without Messing Up Your Sleep

Sometimes, the body craves more than a strong coffee or a quick stretch. That's when a good nap comes in—the little rests that are both purposeful and surprisingly powerful. It doesn't replace real sleep, but it can help reset your energy and sharpen your focus when you need it most! Let's dive into how napping supports your daily rhythm, and the 10 smartest ways to make each nap count.

2025-07-05T15:49:15Z

Global project measures true cost of healthy diets

A decade-long project measuring access to healthy foods worldwide is wrapping up in August, after shedding new light on the scope and specifics of nutrition insecurity, kickstarting solutions, and shifting the conversation around the affordability of healthy diets. Since 2020, the United Na...

2025-07-12T06:03:18Z

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

Why most protein bars aren't as healthy as you think – a dietitian shares what to look for

We’re well and truly in our protein era, but do these convenient snacks really cut it nutritionally?

2025-07-02T10:36:48Z

Why we feel so tired when it’s hot and how to keep energy levels up in a heatwave (no caffeine required)

Why do we feel so lethargic in the heat? An expert explains how to stay alert when the temperature rises and keep tabs on your inner-thermostat.

2025-06-30T12:48:12Z

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