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Claus for concern: why we should be worried about Santa’s health

While Santa’s appearance may be synonymous with the season of goodwill, it doesn’t suggest he’s in the best of health.

12.12.2024 20

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Zoe Ball suffers from this jaw condition which affects 12% of people – here’s what you need to know about TMD

Longtime BBC radio 2 broadcaster Zoe Ball revealed on Instagram recently that she suffers from a painful jaw condition which causes her to “wake...

04.12.2024 5

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From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns – the dangers of hot water bottles

Who doesn’t love to cosy up with a hot water bottle during the colder months? Hot water bottles are a quick, easy and cost effective way of staying...

03.12.2024 5

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TikTok and WHO are getting together to help combat widespread health misinformation on social media

The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behaviour and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From...

13.11.2024 8

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Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnoea – here are the risks

An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnoea – where people temporarily stop breathing...

12.11.2024 10

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Why breakdancing can give you a cone-shaped  head

For those of a certain age, Coneheads is an iconic 90s film. But for breakdancers, it seems, developing a cone-shaped head can be an occupational...

16.10.2024 10

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World’s first eye transplant was a giant leap forward – but vision remains elusive

Three years ago, Aaron James, a utility lineman, lost half of his face and his arm when he was struck by a high-voltage electrical cable. Last year,...

30.09.2024 5

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Eye colour-changing surgeries are nothing to blink at – they could leave you blind

There seems to be no limit to the things people are willing to do in order to achieve the perfect look. Whether that’s having their own fat injected...

18.09.2024 10

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Operating on the wrong body part – what can be done to prevent it?

A 70-year-old man from Alabama recently died at a hospital in Florida when a surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen. This type of...

17.09.2024 10

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Chroming, choking and skull-breaking – social media challenges can come with deadly consequences

“Chroming”, also known as “huffing” or “bagging”, has become a notorious – and potentially fatal – trend. Chroming is a form of...

16.09.2024 9

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Chroming, choking and skull-breaking – TikTok challenges can come with deadly consequences

“Chroming”, also known as “huffing” or “bagging”, has become a notorious – and potentially fatal – trend. Chroming is a form of...

16.09.2024 6

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No-sleep challenge: the dangers of sleep deprivation

Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social media users have taken...

10.09.2024 6

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You might be struggling to find a dentist, but self-dentistry is a very bad idea

Many people in the UK are struggling to access adequate dental care to help keep teeth healthy. NHS dentistry is in decline and dental hygiene poverty...

05.09.2024 6

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As hair transplants become big business, here’s what you need to know about the risks

Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life. But, despite its prevalence, treating baldness is big business. In Europe, for example,...

04.09.2024 10

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Full-body scans to look for hidden disease are a bad idea – here’s why

For a not insubstantial fee, many private clinics in the UK offer full-body MRI scans to detect disease and abnormalities at the earliest stage. Kim...

27.08.2024 6

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From the cinnamon challenge to ‘dragon’s breath’ – here’s what you need to know about social media’s most dangerous trends

Social media challenges can range from bizarre, hilarious to downright dangerous – it seems there’s no limit to what some people will do for...

21.08.2024 8

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The latest anti-aging trend is massaging the skin’s fascia – here’s what you need to know

One of the few certainties in life is the wrinkling of our skin. The “anti-aging” industry was worth almost £56 billion globally in 2023 –...

15.08.2024 10

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What your gait says about your health

Walking requires a huge number of signals between your brain and the muscles in your arms, chest, back, abdomen, pelvis and legs. Something that looks...

24.07.2024 8

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Some women have become pregnant through anal sex – and other extremely rare methods of conception

Unless you skipped sex ed class, you probably have at least a basic understanding of how babies are made. An egg (ovum) needs to be fertilised by...

23.07.2024 7

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The risks of eyelash extensions aren’t pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing  glue

Ultra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue but are they worth the expense – and the risk to health? Our natural eyelashes perform important...

17.07.2024 8

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From cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue, the risks of eyelash extensions aren’t pretty

Ultra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue but are they worth the expense – and the risk to health? Our natural eyelashes perform important...

16.07.2024 4

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Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured stomach ulcer – what you need to know

Steve Wright, a former Radio 2 DJ, died from a ruptured stomach ulcer at the age of 69, the BBC recently revealed. Although Wright died in February,...

15.07.2024 5

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Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risks

From Kylie Jenner and Rihanna to Ariana Grande and Cardi B, celebrities are sporting long, acrylics – often heavily embellished with nail art – as...

10.07.2024 7

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The best way to cool down quickly and safely in a heatwave

As the heatwave begins to grip the UK and the heat health alert is in effect, people are looking for ways to keep cool and reduce the risk of heat...

26.06.2024 5

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Hot weather can be hard on the body – and may even worsen some health conditions

The current weather forecast suggests summer might finally have arrived, as the UK’s first heat health alert of the year has been issued. While...

25.06.2024 8

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The dangers of sneezing – from ejected bowels to torn windpipes

If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of...

21.06.2024 7

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Body organs aren’t always where they are supposed to be

Organs in the body tend to be in a set order and position. This is useful when it comes to diagnosing certain conditions. Anyone with appendicitis or...

14.06.2024 4

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Kidneys, ribs and even testicles: the extra body parts you might not know you have

Thanks to millions of years of evolution, the human body has become well versed in its developmental processes. Most of the time, it gives us the...

10.06.2024 10

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Love Island contestant Patsy Field has Erb’s Palsy –here’s what you should know about the condition

Fetch the popcorn – Love Island is back on our screens again and that can only mean one thing: a summer of fake tans, “Turkey teeth” and...

07.06.2024 6

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Veneers, implants and agonising pain: the risks of cosmetic dentistry are nothing to smile about

How much would you be willing to pay for a perfect movie star smile? For some, trying to achieve dazzlingly white, uniformly straight teeth without a...

06.06.2024 7

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Drinking lots of water may seem like a healthy habit – here’s when and why it can prove toxic

In late 2023, actor Brooke Shields suffered a seizure after “flooding” her body with water. Shields became dangerously low on sodium while...

30.05.2024 20

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Did a worm really eat part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain?

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s health is in the spotlight again – this time relating to a neurological issue. In a...

10.05.2024 30

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Can an organ transplant really change someone’s personality?

Changes in personality following a heart transplant have been noted pretty much ever since transplants began. In one case, a person who hated...

03.05.2024 30

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How extreme dieting can affect bone health

In a recent Instagram post, the actor Jameela Jamil revealed she has poor bone density, despite only being in her 30s. Jamil blamed this finding on 20...

01.05.2024 20

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The world’s oldest conjoined twins have died – what we know about this rare condition

The world’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, recently died, aged 62. Doctors predicted that the twins (who were joined at the...

19.04.2024 8

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reveals why he has a raspy voice – spasmodic dysphonia explained

Anyone following the US presidential race may have noticed independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a particularly harsh-sounding voice. The...

16.04.2024 10

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Eye infections might seem like a minor complaint – but in some cases they can cause blindness and even death

When you think of eye infections, what comes to mind? Puffy, swollen bruised feeling eyelids that get glued together with gunk overnight? That feeling...

11.04.2024 30

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Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hayfever could be fatal

Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hayfever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting...

25.03.2024 20

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Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hayfever could be a fatal mistake

Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hayfever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting...

25.03.2024 10

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Urethral sounding: why some people find it pleasurable to insert objects into their urinary tube

What do earphones, olive seeds and a coyote rib have in common? Give up? They’ve all been removed from a human urethra. Yes, you read that right....

12.03.2024 10

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Boxers, briefs and bacterial vaginosis: how your underwear can affect your health

Thongs, briefs, long johns, g-string, boxers, trunks: there’s a bewildering array of undies out there. But which ones are best for the health of...

06.03.2024 6

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Whether inserted, ingested or implanted, batteries are a matter of life and death

If you’ve heard about the case of the Australian man who needed emergency removal of the three “button” batteries he’d inserted into his...

21.02.2024 6

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Jelqing: the latest in a long history of attempts to enlarge the male member

Advice about a penis-enlargement method called jelqing (also “jelquing”) is being widely shared online. Posts advise that stretching a semi-erect...

15.02.2024 20

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Here’s what happens to your body during plane turbulence – and how to reduce the discomfort it causes

This week has seen another barrage of unsettled weather sweep across the UK, with many flights delayed or cancelled. Some of those who were fortunate...

24.01.2024 6

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Caffeine: here’s how quitting can benefit your health

Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive compound in the world. Even if you don’t drink coffee or tea, you probably still regularly consume...

17.01.2024 20

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What is frostbite, what are the signs and how should we treat it?

As countries in the northern hemisphere face a bitterly cold snap, there is serious risk of injury – and even death – from freezing weather. ...

16.01.2024 10

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Fascia: the most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

We are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our bone and muscle health or reduces fat. However, there is also a growing interest in one...

27.12.2023 5

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Magnets, mating and metallic objects – cautionary tales from the MRI scanner

A 57-year-old woman from Wisconsin recently sustained a rather unfortunate injury to her buttock. She had attended the hospital for an MRI (magnetic...

27.12.2023 5

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