Health & Wellness

New analysis suggests common food preservatives may elevate blood pressure and heart disease risk; learn which additives were associated and what the evidence does and does not prove

A Liverpool nurse’s long struggle with relentless heartburn ended in a diagnosis of signet ring cell adenocarcinoma, major surgery and a look at rising cases in younger adults

A coroner ruled that a vitamin B12 shortfall contributed to psychiatric symptoms in a young student, prompting renewed scrutiny of vegan nutrition and public health advice

A reanalysis of a pregnancy trial links higher vitamin D to modest improvements in children’s memory at 10, while specialists emphasise caution and adherence to existing guidance

A three-day test of the Vogue Diet produced quick weight loss, surprising blood-test improvements and clear warnings about long-term risk

A clear, evidence-based guide to honey, from its nutrients and medicinal claims to the real benefits of manuka honey and bee pollen

A recent string of meningitis cases in the UK, alongside international fatalities, has led researchers to investigate whether prior Covid infections and social behaviours are contributing to more frequent and severe outbreaks

A gut specialist describes his lifelong struggle with acid reflux and the medications and lifestyle changes that made it manageable

A comprehensive synthesis shows alcohol contributes to more than 60 diseases and many injuries, and some harms may lessen after reducing or stopping consumption

Explore new findings that link regular omega-3 supplement use to faster cognitive decline and learn practical advice from clinicians and researchers

A former junior doctor explains why a single question can save a young life and outlines the physical and psychological harms of cocaine

Discover how the brain can confuse pain signals, common patterns to recognise and when you should insist on investigations

A former teen user describes losing teeth and facing heart danger after switching from vaping to potent nicotine pouches

A 54-year-old woman transformed her health after using psyllium husk and gradual habit changes

Learn practical strategies to relieve nocturnal leg cramps, why vitamin deficiency can play a role and when the pain may signal a more serious condition

Understand the likely reasons for painful nocturnal leg cramps, practical self-care tips, and the signs that indicate a more serious condition

A concise guide to the cruise ship cases, how hantaviruses transmit and the measures to protect yourself and your household

Read straightforward guidance on calf cramps, stopping metformin after remission, and recognizing and treating torticollis

A nationwide study in Sweden reports that women with clinically diagnosed premenstrual disorders were more likely to develop psychiatric conditions and vice versa, suggesting overlapping pathways and implications for clinical practice

Discover what retatrutide is, why early trials spark interest, and the practical steps patients should take to avoid unsafe sources

Public Health Wales is probing a cluster of hepatitis A cases in Barry and has written to parents of primary school children to stress vigilant handwashing and outline local control measures

Health bodies recommend unsweetened fortified plant-based drinks for young children who avoid dairy and urge parents to check labels and avoid ‘growing-up’ or ‘toddler’ milks that contain added sugars

A personal story exposes how unreported snoring can signal serious cardiovascular risk

A 37-year-old woman ignored shifting bowel habits as IBS until a colonoscopy found a rectal tumour; specialists say rectal cancer in younger adults is rising and stress early testing and lifestyle prevention

Young people who start vaping may become deeply dependent and suffer intense withdrawal, often finding it harder to quit than cigarettes