All news on the topic: Health

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'My son's diagnosis saved my life because I too had symptoms I didn't recognise'
In a similar vein to how TV personality Christine McGuinness was diagnosed, Orion Kelly was told he had autism after he recognised he shared the same signs as his son Conan
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Black Americans faced 1.6million excess deaths over two decades, new study finds
A new study published in JAMA has shown the horrific health inequalities black Americans in the US faced compared to the White population from 1999 to 2020.
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Student misses exam after being hospitalised for vertigo from spinning on chair
When Zonera Williams suffered acute vertigo when she repeatedly spun round in her chair in the library at University of Bradford, the third-year student was taken to hospital
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41 SPFs for the face, for every skin type that you can wear every single day!
Looking for a quality SPF for your face? Well look no further as we've found the best on the market right now - from new launches to cult beauty classics!
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Seven foods you should never eat past their ‘use-by’ date or you could fall ill
Jenaed Brodell, a top sports dietitian, said some foods, like fresh fruit, are best off in the bin if they go past their "use-by" dates because they could make you seriously unwell
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19-stone mum sheds impressive 7 stone thanks to making lifestyle change
Laynie Nesbitt, from Salford, Greater Manchester, shed more than seven stone in less than one year after she could hardly even walk without getting out of breath
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Girl, 11, battling rare feet-swelling disease given hope with new 'miracle' drug
The 11-year-old's feet have swollen to the size of watermelons but there's hope in the form of a tiny pink pill and medics believe it could enable her to walk again
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Psychologists 6 questions she asked her dad during Dementia Action Week
Honey Langcaster-James, who suffered the loss of her grandmother, now wants to make the most of the time left with her father, speaks during Dementia Action Week
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Signs your job is making you 'unwell' and it's time to go, according to expert
A top organisational psychologist has shared some of the ways your job can make you unwell - from the office itself to your boss' management skills - and how to tell when it's time to quit
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Cancer stricken mum suffers airport heartbreak waiting to board bucket list trip
Elen Thomas, from Wales, was not entitled to a refund when she missed her flight at Heathrow Airport where she was supposed to jet off to Japan with her 11-year-old son
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'I lost my breasts to cancer - but it made me transform my life for the better'
Emma Hughes, from Blackwood, was spurred on by her tragic cancer diagnosis, going on to receive an award for her outstanding commitment to study and launch a new career
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'Concerned' doctor's Prime warning as drink under fire for caffeine content
A 'concerned' doctor has warned parents to be wary of allowing their children drink KSI and Logan Paul's Prime Energy, and now an investigation has been called into the high caffeine content of the drink
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Doctor busts biggest pelvic floor misconception all women need to know about
A gynaecologist has debunked a big women's health myth surrounding pelvic floor muscles and urged women to take action sooner rather than later to avoid future problems
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Mechanic sheds 6st in 10 months by ditching booze and playing football with pals
Lee O’Kelly, from Chester, also cut out junk food after deciding to shed the pounds, a decision the mechanic made after putting on weight during the Covid-19 lockdown
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'Plant-based burgers and sausages could cut your risk of a heart attack'
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks at exciting research coming out of Warwick University that shows certain meat alternatives made from processed soy, wheat, peanut or pea protein could cut your cholesterol
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Boy, 6, dies suddenly as 'devastated' football club pays tribute to youngster
Jack Stewart, who was from Dundee, Scotland, was a "popular" boy among friends and fellow players at Dundee West FC, where he had played since he was just three
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Astonishing photos show twin babies with one born inside intact amniotic sac
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - Jaqueline Melo Oliveira spent 14 years trying to get pregnant and, at the age of 43, gave birth to twins, one of whom was born in the amniotic sac
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Mum told baby has 'ticking time bomb' inside him after noticing change on trip
Lyndsey Rowe said little Mason was his usual happy self during the trip to Hafan y Môr Holiday Park in north Wales but, after they came home, the mum saw he wasn't crawling properly
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Mum 'can barely move her hands' after years of gel nails
Lisa Dewey had been getting her nails done regularly for years - without issue - but a set of gel nails became inflamed recently and started peeling away from the nail bed
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Family's horror as 'pleasant and kind' 14-year-old teen suddenly dies
Caoimhín Mallon, from Lurgan, Northern Ireland, died in hospital on Sunday after suddenly falling ill, with heartfelt tributes from his local community
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Teen boy, 17, dies in medical emergency after police called to boarding school
Loretto School in Musselburgh, East Lothian, says it is working with pupils and staff to come to terms with the tragedy, which happened at the site on Tuesday last week
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​​Optician's 'artificial tears' tip helps your eyes when you're feeling stressed
An optician has shared her top tips for relieving symptoms of stress in the eyes, including dryness and she claims one the best solutions is to use 'artificial tears'
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Mum who woke up with pain on side of face had hidden killer growing for 10 years
Andreea Vanacker discovered she had a large benign tumor inside her skull pressing down on the nerve and examinations suggested it had been growing unnoticed for at least a decade
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Schoolboy chose to have leg amputated in desperate bid to stop cancer spreading
Connor Elliot, of Ayr, Scotland, was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, last year and doctors informed the teenager an amputation would be the best option
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Dietician warns of 3 foods you should never reheat the next day – including eggs
It can be difficult to know which foods you can and can't reheat in the microwave. Here, a dietician shares three foods she wouldn't risk, and the reasons behind it