Two common drugs taken together ‘slash your risk of dying from heart attack and stroke’
High blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes are all dubbed 'silent killers' - should we really be that worried? TAKING two common drugs together...
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‘Workout queen’, 28, who was ‘the epitome of health’ dies suddenly after ‘popular drink triggered heart attack’
The dangers of energy drinks KATIE Donnell was just 28 when she tragically passed away from a heart attack, which her mum believes was triggered by energy drin...
Can’t resist biscuits at 11am or crisps come 4pm? Here’s what your food cravings mean – and when to see a doctor
CAN’T resist reaching for a biscuit by 11am or crying out for crisps come 4pm? Whether we prefer sweet or savoury, many of us are consumed by food cravings thro...
How to do reformer Pilates at home with a set of £2.99 sliders – and the best way to get defined abs
I’m a personal trainer - these 5 at-home core slider exercises mimic reformer Pilates (1) WITH a celebrity following that includes Selena Gomez, Harry Styles a...
For 6 months doctors ignored our son’s headache, telling us ‘he’s fine’ – he later died in our arms of cancer at just 18
Brain Tumour facts- 10 things you should know about brain tumours WHEN Errol McDowell first started experiencing headaches at the age of 12, doctors weren’t wo...
A fist of veggies and a thumb of butter – how to use your hands to measure portions and lose weight like Gladiator Rio
THERE isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to diet and exercise. Everybody is different after all – not just with our goals, but our challenges and...
I have suffered from a dry itchy scalp for years but nothing helps – what can I do?
OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today,Dr Zoehelps a reader who is suffering from a dry itchy scalp. Email your he...
Three ways to get advice on supplements or vitamins for free from pharmacists to high street
EVER confused by what vitamins or supplements you should or shouldn’t be taking? You’re not alone. A survey by Dr. Vegan® found four in ten of us do not even kn...
‘Incompetent’ midwives caused death of newborn baby girl – after ‘insensitive’ NHS staff tried to blame heartbroken mum
A NEWBORN baby died due to medical care provided by “incompetent” midwives with a heartbroken mother wrongly blamed, an inquest heard. Sarah Robinson and Ryan L...
I’m a personal trainer – how to feel your best at 50 from exercises to motivational tips
From stopping hot flushes to banishing the muffin top, how diet during menopause can alleviate symptoms MIDLIFE is no picnic. With demands from every directio...
From eye exams to cancer tests & the dentist… the nine vital health check-ups that could save your life at every age
FROM eye exams to cancer tests, there are numerous health checks available across the country. Most are free, quick, painless and, crucially, could save your l...
Meningitis outbreak claims six lives at Kebbi State university
A meningitis outbreak at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), has resulted in the deaths of six students, prompting swift interven...