Experts find one exercise lowers blood pressure as well as medicine
Isometric exercises, which involve contracting a specific muscle or muscle group and holding it in a static position, are the best way to reduce blood pressure, research has shown
Urgent Gen Z popular food warning as bowel cancer rates soar among young
Bowel cancer cases have risen in younger people, and health experts have warned Gen Z and Millennials to avoid certain foods in order to reduce the risk of the disease
The exercise that's as effective as medication at lowering blood pressure
While most people think of cardiovascular exercise such as running or cycling as the best way to improve their heart health, this is not always the case
Expert's top foods to feed your children to help tackle coughs and colds
Boosting your immune system is key to avoiding the winter bugs that can leave whole families feeling wiped out - and it's especially important for parents to keep children healthy.
Half a teaspoon of tumeric at exact time everyday can slash risk of major heart problem
Dr Eric Berg DC, also known as The Knowledge Doc, shared a video on his YouTube channel about the 'amazing benefits' of a superfood that can reduce cholesterol
Pills millions of us take every day 'increase risk of heart attack and early death'
A new study has found that taking certain vitamin and mineral supplements could actually increase the risk of heart disease and an early death, with 46% of people in the UK taking them every day
Around 350 under-25s start smoking every day, campaigners warn
The alarming statistics, released by Cancer Research UK (CRUK), show the 'magnitude of damage' caused by cigarettes and tobacco 'cannot be ignored'.
Artificial nighttime light increases insomnia risk, especially in smaller cities
Social media and satellite data reveal a strong link between outdoor artificial light at night and rising insomnia rates in China's cities.
From womb to midlife: Prenatal immune disruptions reshape memory and cognitive aging
Prenatal exposure to maternal pro-inflammatory cytokines shapes memory and immune function in offspring, with sex-specific effects emerging over 50 years.
Vaping among ex-smokers grows sharply as disposable e-cigarettes take hold
Vaping among ex-smokers in England surged from 2% in 2013 to over 20% in 2024, driven by younger demographics and disposable e-cigarettes, raising questions about health implications and smoking relapse.
World Bank research finds depression, anxiety rising among KP mothers
28pc of women, 58pc of pregnant women at health facilities depressed, report says.
Best foods for slashing high cholesterol revealed and chocolate makes the list
High cholesterol is a common issue that can lead to serious health problems. However, making smart dietary choices can help keep it in check. Here are the 10 best foods for lowering your cholesterol
Exploring the potential of personalized precision medicine for healthcare industry
We all have a unique face, fingerprint, voice and signature, so why wouldn’t we have a unique response to the medicine and treatments we receive?
‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’
BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told she had liver fibrosis and must go teetotal or she could die.
This Movember, it’s time to ‘man up’ and talk about it
From mental health to cancer, men’s reluctance to seek help is a silent crisis we can no longer afford to ignore.
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