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Antibiotics are the most prescribed drugs for infants—and they’re also the most likely to cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when the child grows. Children given antibiotics to treat a respiratory…
Children who are vegetarian aren’t at any health disadvantage to meat-eaters—they’ll grow to be just as tall and be properly nourished. The one area of concern is that vegetarian children…
You’re more likely to die from a heart attack in the US than in other countries—despite the high-tech medical paraphernalia in a typical American hospital that’s designed to save your…
Recurring UTIs (urinary tract infections) have nothing to do with poor hygiene, despite what your doctor may say—it’s because you have poor gut health. Doctors will routinely hand a woman…
Spending just one hour less sitting in a chair every day can help reduce your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Most people don’t even get close to…
There are key changes you need to make to your diet if you want to increase your chances of reaching the age of 100. Legumes—beans, peas and lentils—whole grains and…
Taking an aspirin a day to prevent heart disease doesn’t work, new research has found. People who don’t have coronary heart disease—where there’s a build-up of plaque in the arteries—are…
Seven hours sleep seems to be the sweet spot by the time you’ve reached the age of 40. Sleep for much less—or much more—and your cognitive abilities and mental health…
Air pollution is so out of control in future ‘megacities’ in Africa and Asia that it is already responsible for around 180,000 excess deaths. Exposure to the pollutants has increased…
Two major Covid vaccines dramatically increase the risk of dangerous heart inflammation in young men up to the age of 24. Cases of severe myocarditis and pericarditis are five times…
Eating a vegan diet can help rheumatoid arthritis (RA) sufferers reduce pain and swelling. The diet can halve the number of joints swollen by the condition, and reduces the level…
Vitamin E is vital for helping boost your immune system—and it’s an essential nutrient if you’re fighting cancer. The nutrient blocks tumours from spreading and primes our ‘killer’ T cells…
Near-death experiences (NDEs) are not hallucinations of a dying brain—they are likely to be real, and suggest some part of us survives death, a new study has concluded. People who…
People who follow a healthy lifestyle—such as eating a Mediterranean diet and moderately exercising most days—can add up to six years to their life expectancy and will spend fewer years…
It’s been practised for around 130 years—and it’s finally been acknowledged that osteopathy can help ease muscular pain. A review has concluded there is “promising evidence” the therapy can help…
An epilepsy drug that has caused at least 20,000 deformities in newborns is still being prescribed to pregnant women in the UK. New guidelines introduced in 2018 prohibited the use…
A breakfast of scrambled eggs and salmon is a great way to top up your vitamin D levels if you live in the sun-starved northern hemisphere. Fatty fish—which also includes…
Having a purpose in life can reduce your chances of developing dementia. Finding a higher purpose or meaning in life lowers your risk by 19 percent, say researchers from University…
Covid restrictions may have led to a massive increase in cases of eczema in the past year. Rates of the skin condition have risen by 400 percent, and today nearly…
Drinking plenty of water every day could lower your chances of heart failure—and it’s especially important if you’re over the age of 65. Women should be drinking up to two…
Broccoli could prove to be as effective as a vaccine against a Covid-19 infection. A compound found in the vegetable—and in other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale and Brussels…
If you have a spiritual or religious belief, you are much less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. And having these beliefs is especially important if you’ve suffered from…
Eating an avocado several times a week is good for your heart. People who eat two or more avocados every week are 16 percent less likely to develop cardiovascular…
Great news for vegetarians: walnuts and flaxseeds are the ‘new fish’. They deliver high levels of omega-3 fatty acids to keep your heart healthy. They contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA),…
Eating cranberries every day is good for your heart—and you could start seeing a difference inside a month. The fruit improves the health of your arteries and enhances blood flow,…
Artificial sweeteners are supposed to be safer alternatives to sugar—but they increase the risk of breast cancer, new research has discovered. They raise the chances of breast cancer and cancers…
Drinking two to three cups of coffee every day could help you live longer. Coffee lowers your risk of a premature death, and protects you from developing heart disease, suffering…
Half of all women who have regular mammogram check-ups will at some stage be told they have breast cancer when they don’t. Any woman who has an annual mammogram runs…
Live near green space to reduce stroke risk Where you live matters almost as much as how you live when it comes to reducing your risk of a stroke. People…
Use it or lose it—people who were physically active throughout their lives still had better muscles when they were elderly than young people who didn’t exercise. Even after they reach…
A special tax should be levied on drug companies to pay for independent research. It’s the only way to make evidence-based medicine a reality, say Jon Jureidiini and Leemon B…
Natural immunity after a Covid-19 infection gives you double the protection of a vaccine, a major new study has discovered. Just 3 in 10,000 people (0.03 percent) who have naturally…
Getting your protein from plenty of different sources could keep your blood pressure levels in check. Proving that variety really is the spice of life, those whose protein intake is…
Women who practice mindfulness meditation when they’re pregnant are more likely to have healthier babies with better stress responses. It’s already known that women who are stressed or anxious during…
Leaded gas from car exhausts has reduced the IQ level of the average American by around three points Collectively, the fumes have robbed 170 million American adults of around 824…
Herbal teas don’t only taste nice—they also have important health benefits, especially if you’re a woman. Researchers have put three herbal teas through their paces to discover they help women…
What are the secrets of the world’s oldest people, and what can we learn from them to extend our own longevity? For one, pack up smoking. The world’s oldest-ever person,…
It’s been the go-to Covid remedy among conspiracy theorists—but a new study suggests that ivermectin, a drug to treat gut parasites in people and animals, really can help you survive…
The controversy about alcohol’s health benefits has raged for years—but the key could be when you drink. Having a glass of wine with your evening meal does appear to be…
Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy? It all depends on your age: if you’re over 60, walking 8000 steps will probably be enough,…
Going on a special weight-loss diet can cost up to $600 a week. Special supplements, low-carb replacements and high-protein substitutes all eat into your wallet, say researchers from the…
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) should stop drinking milk. Milk—plus other dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese—can make the symptoms worse, say researchers from the University of Bonn. Even…
Keep your teeth and gums healthy. Inflamed gums and poor teeth—known as periodontal disease—can increase the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) by around 16 percent. Researchers have identified 10…
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Neem oil is a natural antiviral that can combat Covid and its variants, a new study has found. The oil is a safe remedy that can treat, and reduce the…
The UK is allowing the use of a banned pesticide that can kill the bee population. Neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been banned across the EU, are being allowed to be…
Vaping may not be such a safe alternative to cigarettes after all. E-cigarettes increase the risk of , and this can eventually cause teeth loss, say researchers at New York…
Having a pet can keep our mental faculties sharp as we get older. It can also reduce our blood pressure and stress levels. Pet owners see a slower cognitive decline…
The true rate of side effects and deaths from a Covid-19 vaccine could be ten times higher than official figures suggest, a major German insurer has claimed. Germany’s health agency…
Hospitals can be intimidating places, especially when you’re already stressed. But adding plants in soul-less corridors and having big windows that look out on some greenery relaxes the patient, researchers…
You may resent doing the dishes, but simple household chores could be helping you live longer. People who are active around the house for four hours every day are 62…
A class action suit is being prepared against manufacturers of two baby formulas that are given to preterm babies. The formulas are being blamed for cases of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC),…
People who are optimistic and have a positive outlook when they are adolescents are less likely to suffer from heart disease when they’re older. It’s a new risk factor for…
Being a poor sleeper is an unrecognised cause of heart disease—and it could even triple your risk. People whose sleep quality is the poorest—they sleep only spasmodically and lightly, for…
Lockdowns during the Covid pandemic didn’t work. They prevented just 0.2 percent of deaths—roughly 300 deaths in the UK and 1,800 in the US—compared to letting people use their own…
Breastfeeding isn’t only good for the baby—the mother also benefits and reduces her risk of heart disease or stroke. Women who breastfed at some point in their lives are 11…
Stop eating red meat and processed food and instead eat more vegetables, fruit and fish and you can add around eight years to your life if you make the change…
People are routinely prescribed aspirin when they reach the age of 60 as a way to prevent cardiovascular disease. But it’s a double-edged sword, and the drug can cause serious…
People with Parkinson’s disease should start eating berries and drinking red wine—the flavonoids could help them live longer. Sufferers who eat up to 673 mg (0.02 ounces) of flavonoids every…
The mRNA Covid vaccines can increase the chances of myocarditis (heart inflammation) by as much as 133 times in boys aged up to 15 years, the CDC has admitted. Older…
Eating a healthy diet is usually seen as the best way to prevent type 2 diabetes—but researchers have discovered that exercising even two days a week can produce similar benefits.…
The origins of multiple sclerosis (MS) have always been a mystery—but some scientists reckon it could be triggered by the Epstein-Barr virus, more commonly known as the ‘kissing virus’. It…
An overactive bladder is a common problem when you get older—but it may not all be down to old age. Drugs for dementia and Alzheimer’s could also be a cause.…
High blood pressure (hypertension) drugs such as ACE inhibitors can cause kidney damage if they’re taken for a long time. Doctors have for years been reporting kidney problems in patients…
Eating goji berries could help keep our eyesight sharp as we get older. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common problem of failing eyesight as we age—affecting around 170 million…
People who get more stressed and anxious about Covid-19 are also, paradoxically, more likely to get infected. Stress, anxiety and depression dampen the immune system, and make us more…
Eating a Mediterranean diet—and cutting back on red meat and processed food—could protect you from dementia and general cognitive decline as you get older. The diet is high in polyphenols,…
Parents have been denied the right to know the rate of adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccination in children. A High Court judge in the UK has sided with government…
Losing weight if you’re obese or seriously overweight reduces your risk of a severe Covid-19 infection by as much as 60 percent. Shedding the pounds also halves your risk of…
Regular exercise keeps our brain firing and wiring, so reducing the chances of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline as we get older. Exercise seems to be one of the best ways…
Vaccinations are supposed to protect the most vulnerable from a serious Covid-19 infection—but they don’t seem to be doing much for cancer patients. Fully-vaccinated cancer patients still have a 65…
Consuming half a tablespoon of olive oil every day reduces your risk of heart disease and cancer. It reduces your chances of dying from cardiovascular disease by 19 percent and…
The powerfoods that are most likely to reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s have been revealed—and the list contains a few surprises. For drinks, cocoa, coffee, green tea and red…
Air pollution could be a big factor that influences the severity of a Covid-19 infection. Chronic, long term exposure to smoke, soot or dirt in the atmosphere could increase a…
A previous Covid infection or being double-vaxxed offers a strong defence against the new dominant Covid variant, Omicron, say Chinese researchers. Even so, the new variant seems to have greater…
Obesity is a major cause of thyroid cancer, responsible for up to 40 percent of cases in men and 10 percent in women. Although being overweight has been recognised as…
The fish oils—the omega-3 fatty acids—are key for preventing heart disease, and now researchers have figured out how they protect us. The fatty acids activate a receptor that stops inflammation…
Women with higher levels of copper in their body are more likely to suffer from breast cancer that’s aggressive and spreads. The cancer cells seem to feed off copper, and…
Self-centred people were once disparaged as being part of the ‘me’ generation, but a bit of self-love really is good for you, and that’s especially true if you’re a woman.…
Juggling a few minor projects in the day can keep us mentally sharp and help ward off dementia as we get older. A day that includes cooking and reading, or…
Is Covid-19 just another name for radiation poisoning from the 5G mobile phone network? It was one of the first conspiracy theories when the epidemic took hold, and now researchers…
Pregnant women should stop using standard hair and beauty products—the chemicals in them could interfere with maternal hormone levels. Chemicals such as phthalates, parabens and phenols found in many beauty…
Our immune system can be our best friend, or our mortal enemy, as a new study has revealed. Most people suffering from severe Covid-19 develop sepsis, when the immune system…
Zinc supplements really can reduce the worst effects of Covid-19 and other respiratory infections, a major review has concluded. It might even block some symptoms and shorten the length of…
A gagging order that barred a Covid-sceptic family doctor from posting on social media has been lifted by the UK’s highest court. Dr Samuel White had been banned by the…
If you’re suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension) add a dollop of yogurt to your breakfast. Like other dairy, yoghurt contains calcium, magnesium and potassium—which all help regulate blood pressure—but…
Chronic stress makes our biological clock tick faster. That’s the worst kind of stress, say researchers at Yale University, because it’s persistent, and increases your risk for heart disease, addiction,…
Children who play out in the sun for up to one hour every day halve their risks of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) when they are adults. Sunshine boosts the body’s…
Looking at a deep red light for a few minutes every morning can help improve your sight, especially if it’s starting to fail. The exercise can improve the eye’s colour…
Aspirin is the just-in-case drug to prevent stroke and heart disease—but researchers have discovered it actually increases the risk of heart failure. Ironically, it raises the risk in those who…
Scientists have confirmed that vitamin D could be a lifesaver for people with a severe Covid infection. The nutrient combats the immune system’s cytokine storm by dampening the release of…
The way our body can manage glucose—blood sugar—could determine the severity of a Covid-19 infection. People with type 2 diabetes—where the body has lost its ability to naturally control glucose…
Slowing down and taking things easier as we get older could be a big mistake. Instead, we should stay active for as long as we can. Inactivity, especially during retirement,…
Drinking up to five cups of tea a day can lower your risk of stroke and dementia. People who drink that amount of tea—or make up the amount with a…
Don’t rely on drugs, improving your diet is the best way to prevent diabetes, heart disease and stroke. A healthy, balanced diet trumps drugs such as the antidiabetic metformin and…
Vaccinations aren’t preventing Covid-19 deaths, a new study has discovered. People who have been vaccinated are as likely as the unvaccinated to die from a Covid infection, researchers from Norway’s…
Researchers testing the safety of Pfizer’s Covid-10 vaccine before its worldwide launch had falsified data and hidden some of the worst cases of adverse reactions. A whistleblower at one of…
Feeling thirsty or having dark urine are two new symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Researchers have discovered 21 new signs of the cancer, and these can become apparent up to a…
It’s the Goldilocks time for sleep: nod off between 10pm and 11pm and you’ll lower your chances of heart disease. Falling asleep either side of the ‘sweet spot’ hour doubles…
Pregnant women have been reassured it’s safe to have a Covid jab—but new research has discovered the vaccine nearly doubles the chances of a miscarriage. Those given the Pfizer jab…
Vitamin C can counter the worst symptoms of a Covid-19 infection, and even save lives, a new study has found. Patients in critical care are more likely to survive if…
The Pfizer jab’s effectiveness against a Covid infection completely disappears after six months. Its protection wanes dramatically; it is still 47 percent effective between months four and six, but this…
It’s not just the sugars in processed and fast foods that make them deadly—they also contain life-threatening chemicals. Harmful chemicals, including plastic-softening phthalates, have been found in most of the…
Aggressive, life-threatening prostate cancer could be reversed with a change of diet, new research has discovered. Foods such as red meat, soy, egg and dairy feed molecules in the gut…
Just in case you didn’t get the message that processed foods are bad for you, new research has discovered they also cause memory loss. Eating fast food for even a…
An antidepressant is routinely handed out to dementia sufferers—but not only is the drug useless, it also increases the risk of an early death. The drug, mirtazapine, is supposed to…
Adding whole grains to your diet can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. Just one serving starts to have a positive impact, and the risk drops significantly when people…
Even one glass of alcohol is supposed to be bad for us—but those dire warnings have been based on flawed research. In fact, moderate drinking won’t do us any harm,…
Forgetful? A little gentle exercise every day can help improve your memory. Light workouts create new connections in the areas of the brain, such as the hippocampus, that are responsible…
Despite the dire warnings, Americans are eating more processed food than ever before. Pizza, fast food and soda drinks account for more than half the total amount of calories…
Obesity is the single biggest risk factor for a serious Covid infection. Nearly 80 percent of people being treated in intensive care for Covid are overweight or obese, a new…
Catching Covid-19 gives you the same protection against getting a second infection as being double-vaxxed. People who have had Covid are 71 percent less likely to catch the infection again,…
AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine is triggering a lethal form of stroke, researchers have discovered. A cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), a rare form of stroke, usually has a mortality rate of…
If you’re feeling depressed, put some mushrooms on your plate. They can lift your spirits and make you less anxious. We already know that mushrooms lower our risk of cancer…
Replacing wheat for wholegrain rye could help you lose weight. You’ll shed those pounds quicker and burn more body fat, a new study has found. A group of 242 people…
The recommended doses of vitamins we’re supposed to take are so low that they have almost no impact on our health, new research has found. Some of the RDAs (recommended…
Anyone over the age of 60 should stop taking an aspirin a day to prevent heart disease—the risks of stomach bleeding outweigh any benefits. Current guidelines recommend the over-sixties should…
Taking vitamin B12 could help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The vitamin appears to block the buildup of amyloid beta, a toxic protein that is seen in the brains…
Don’t bother flossing or even using an electric toothbrush, come to that. There’s no evidence either will help keep your teeth and gums healthy, researchers claim. Instead, it’s enough to…
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