Scientist warns ‘never take advice’ from world’s oldest people
The death of the world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, at the age of 117 has sparked a rise in interest around what made her live three decades longer than …
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Urgent health warning after Britons catch ‘severe’ illness on foreign trips
The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning after a severe illness was detected in people returning to the UK from trips abroad. Three cases of meningococcal disease – a …
My mum ignored letter through door before devastating diagnosis – don’t make same mistake
A woman has issued a warning after her mother was given a devastating diagnosis after ignoring a letter posted through her door. Patsy Cohen, the single mum of BBC Wales …
Health warning as common foods including bread that have been linked to diabetes
New research shows that certain additives found in common ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Emulsifiers, a group of ‘E numbers’, are often found in certain …
Measles outbreak UK: WHO sounds ‘urgent’ alarm about spike in virulent disease
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced there was a 30-fold increase in measle cases in Europe in 2023. Health officials are now warning that “urgent measures” are needed to …
Doctor who didn’t shower for five years warns over washing could be harmful
A health expert explained that spending too much time grooming could spell bad news for your health. Dr James Hamblin explained there’s a difference between cleanliness behaviour, which is more …
Health warning as expert claims many of us are washing our underwear wrong
Many of us are aware of the importance of keeping our clothes clean and fresh. Underwear in particular should be changed every day to avoid unwanted smells and bacteria. However, …