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  Scientists have discovered that swearing can actually boost your strength and mood. A study by Keele University and the University of Amsterdam showed that people who swore out loud had 1.4kg m...

    Rhabdomyolysis in marathon runners refers to a condition where damaged skeletal muscle cells release their contents, including myoglobin, into the bloodstream. In some cases, rhabdomyoly...

  Feeling sniffly, tired, or congested? It’s not always easy to tell if it’s hay fever, COVID, or another allergy. Here’s how to spot the difference and know when to get help. Quick Symptom Checker Sy...

      The NHS’s best kept secret …. (shush) .. yes, it’s YOU! Have you ever gone to your GP for a checkup and realised that they had no idea about the life changing surgery you ha...

      Authorities are warning the public after two deaths in West Cumbria were linked to fake diazepam – also known as Valium. The fake pills are being sold online, through messag...

      A groundbreaking new saliva test for prostate cancer could soon change how the disease is detected – especially the most aggressive forms – without a visit to the GP. ...

      This month, the UK government is launching a consultation for its Men’s Health Strategy. This is a long-overdue move as men are 60% more likely to die prematurely than women and l...

    In a letter to health leaders, on 1st April 2025, Sir Jim acknowledged cutting Integrated Care Board (ICB) costs by 50% “will be a challenge”, whilst confirming the bodies wi...

    NHS Satisfaction Hits Record Low A recent British Social Attitudes survey reveals that public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped to an all-time low, with only 21% (1 in 5) of responde...

    Jeremy Clarkson is trying to lose some weight, and he tried to do that with Ozempic (a GLP-1 agonist; generic name Semaglutide). That wasn’t a success, so he’s now trying another similar...