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Why am I having trouble swallowing or getting food down?

As well as vital for fuelling our bodies, eating is one of life’s great pleasures. Yet lots of people can struggle with swallowing and getting food down – and there can actually be a wide range of medical reasons for this. Here, experts explain some ...

22 Feb 2024 at 07:00

Lifestyle

Cold water swimming ‘improves’ menopause symptoms – what other activities have been proven to help?

Cold water swimming has surged in popularity recently, with a growing body of science backing up its health benefits – and now research suggests it could help alleviate menopause symptoms, too. A team at University College London (UCL) surveyed 1,...

25 Jan 2024 at 09:54

Lifestyle

Norovirus cases are spiking – what exactly is the nasty sickness bug and how do you catch it?

Noticed more friends and relatives being struck with norovirus? The dreaded ‘winter vomiting bug’ has been on the rise again. NHS England reported stark spikes in cases earlier in winter, with the number of people in hospital with norovirus ...

25 Jan 2024 at 16:26

Lifestyle

How exactly does the swallowable weight-loss balloon work?

A weight-loss balloon, which patients swallow as a pill, is now being offered to NHS patients – and it only takes a short appointment with a doctor. Designed to make people feel fuller, the device promises to help patients lose an average ...

23 Jan 2024 at 11:54

Lifestyle

What is scabies and how do you get it?

Scabies has been making headlines lately – so what do people need to know about it? The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMP) warned this week about medication shortages, amid growing demand for certain treatments – ...

18 Jan 2024 at 11:39

Lifestyle

Measles is on the rise – what do you need to know?

Measles has been making headlines, with experts saying a “national call to action” needs to be made to ensure children are vaccinated against the potentially deadly virus. Chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), ...

19 Jan 2024 at 13:38

Lifestyle

Can you lower your bowel cancer risk? Experts warn obesity and alcohol to blame for rise

Obesity and alcohol are leading to higher rates of bowel cancer cases among young people in the UK, researchers have warned. A new study published in journal Annals of Oncology, looked at cancer death rates across Europe and the ...

29 Jan 2024 at 10:57

Lifestyle

Is the dust in your home making you ill?

Keeping your home completely dust-free might seem like an endless, tedious task. But could those dusty surfaces and skirting boards be making you unwell? Just like pollen, dust is a common allergen, and those dust bunnies in ...

04 Mar 2024 at 09:54

Lifestyle

What is whooping cough and how do you catch it?

Whooping cough has been on the rise. There were 553 confirmed cases in England in January alone, compared with 858 cases for the whole of 2023, new data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) this week revealed. ...

08 Mar 2024 at 12:59

Lifestyle

What is sleep apnoea and is it serious?

This week mark’s Sleep Awareness Week (March 10-16 this year), but while many of us are aware getting enough slumber is essential to our health and wellbeing – what about health concerns that arise when we’re actually ...

11 Mar 2024 at 15:00

Lifestyle

This is why the change of season is affecting your sleep

Daffodils are in bloom, days are feeling longer and brighter (as are our moods) – there’s a lot to celebrate when spring approaches. But if you’ve noticed you’re struggling to drift off or stirring a lot more during ...

27 Feb 2024 at 10:54

Lifestyle

What is junk food really doing to your mental health?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the negative impact they can have on our health has been a big topic lately. Now, a new study has linked consuming higher amounts of UPFs – typically things like ready-meals, sugary ...

29 Feb 2024 at 06:00

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