Not enough time to walk 10,000 steps? Here’s what else you can do to fight disease
Ten thousand steps is touted as a daily goal to get and stay healthy for years to come, but not…
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Doctors report a “nightmare” rise in scabies due to a lack of medication to treat the highly contagious, itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites
A "nightmare" rise in cases of scabies is causing a major public health problem, experts warned today. Scabies is an…
DailyMail.com’s shiny new WELLNESS page is live – with everything from dangerous New Year’s resolutions to hidden harm to your FitBit to how to tell if you have a cold or Covid
It is the first working day of the new year. For many, this means starting a health kick that will…
Britain’s cancer time bomb: One person will be diagnosed with the disease every minute by 2040, charity warns
By 2040, one person in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer every minute, a charity has warned. The number…
Scientists discover anti-aging protein that stops ‘zombie cells’ that can cause cancer and Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a protein that can stop the formation of "zombie cells" and slow down the aging process. As…
Don’t skip cheese, add nuts to canned soup and use this smart shopping to avoid temptation: Doctor reveals 10 tips for a healthier 2024
Living healthier will be a New Year's resolution for millions. But despite your belief that your shopping cart is full…
Do-it-yourself tests that show how fit you are for your age
How many happy new years do you have left? Try these basic strength and flexibility tests designed by doctors around…
Too many patients are prescribed medication they do not need. So here’s a radical solution: get pharmacists to stop prescribing
Community pharmacists say the following true story is unfortunately all too familiar these days: A High Street pharmacy gets a…
I go to bed in a good mood… but wake up depressed: ask the GP. MARTIN SCURR
Q: I go to sleep in a completely normal state of mind, but wake up after sleeping in a deeply…
The NHS faces its toughest start to a year on record as junior doctors strike and staff absent, top doctor warns
The NHS faces "one of the toughest starts to the year ever" as trainee doctors go on the longest strike…