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UK vermin hotspots revealed: Do you live in Britain's rat capital?
British Pest Control Association names hotspots for rats, wasps, cockroaches and bedbugs.
Staff Reporter Jul 09, 2017
Menstrual cups may be more likely to cause Toxic Shock Syndrome than tampons
Researchers recommend a strict hygiene regime.
Lydia Smith Jul 06, 2017
Having a great sense of smell makes mice fat – but not because they eat more
It's not just about how much you eat and exercise, how you perceive calories matters for weight loss.
Martha Henriques Jul 06, 2017
How drinking coffee can help you lose weight
Could caffeine be the key to help scientists develop obesity treatments?
Léa Surugue Jun 27, 2017
How close are we to a real Star Trek medical tricoder?
Futuristic handheld device that 'scans' for disease is edging closer to reality.
Despina Moschou Jun 19, 2017
Why do we get food cravings? Brain 'switch' discovered that could lead to weight loss therapies
Tapping into this circuit could reduce the urge to overeat.
Martha Henriques Jun 14, 2017
Defibrillator drones can beat ambulances to save heart attack victims
Tests in Sweden find drones are four times faster than conventional ambulances .
Alistair Charlton Jun 14, 2017
More than a quarter of the world's population is overweight or obese
Being overweight may be almost as risky as being obese in terms of risk of death.
Martha Henriques Jun 12, 2017
An egg a day helps children grow taller - and it could make them become healthier adults
Babies given an egg a day consumed less sugary foods, offering hope to tackle the child obesity crisis.
Martha Henriques Jun 07, 2017
2 Cambodians arrested for trafficking 10 organ donors to India for illegal kidney transplants
In 2015, three Cambodians were sentenced to between 10 and 15 years in jail for kidney trafficking.
Karen Noronha May 26, 2017
Woman sues Jelly Belly sweet company because their jelly beans contain sugar
Californian Jessica Gomez says she did not expect Jelly Belly Sports Beans to contain sugar.
IBT UK Contributor May 25, 2017
Obstetric fistula: The devastating childbirth injury that's not being talked about
More than two million women are living with the condition.
Lydia Smith May 23, 2017
Eclampsia in pregnancy: Sleep apnoea increases risk of life threatening condition by 195%
Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and gestational diabetes were observed more frequently in women with sleep apnoea.
Léa Surugue May 22, 2017
Britain's Fattest Woman: How sugar addict Sharon Hill and Channel 4 star lost 18 stone
Hill's weight went up to 48 stone at her heaviest.
Lucia Binding May 18, 2017
Yemen's hospitals overwhelmed by deadly cholera outbreak
Hospital corridors are lined with sick children and elderly patients, as there aren't enough beds to accommodate them
David Sim May 15, 2017
Canadian beauty salon fat shames woman – 'you won't fit in the chair'
Kimberly Adie said staff at a Winnipeg salon refused her a pedicure because she was too large.
Divya Kishore May 04, 2017
Just how bad are energy drinks for your health?
As sales of energy drinks grow, so are energy drink-associated visits to hospital.
Lydia Smith Apr 28, 2017
It's been proven that diet foods could make people fatter
Sugar-laden 'diet' products are contributing to weight gain.
Lydia Smith Apr 26, 2017
Police called after pizza shop opening in 'Britain's fattest town' descends into chaos
Whitehaven's local mayor complains the town has 'too many' fast food outlets.
Will Worley Apr 23, 2017
Olympian James Cracknell says North Korea is one of two countries with 'a handle on obesity'
"Yes but people are starving in North Korea, aren't they?"
Lydia Smith Apr 18, 2017
South Africa mourns inspiring girl with rapid ageing disorder who outlived doctors' hopes
Phalatse suffered from rare genetic disorder that causes rapid ageing but was a 'champion of positivity'.
Elsa Buchanan Apr 12, 2017
Society is hooked on healthcare spending — but more money doesn't make people healthier
From America's opioid crisis to the NHS's instinct to over-medicalise, healthcare spending is often wasteful.
Andrew Sabisky Apr 04, 2017
Morning-after pill may be less effective for overweight women
A new report suggests emergency contraception may not work for women with a BMI of 26 or more.
Jen Offord Apr 01, 2017
Joe Biden calls out Trump's healthcare plan as a $1tn tax break, not healthcare for Americans
Former vice president says if you lined up all the millionaires in America and said ''is this fair?'' they'd say ''no''.
Graham Lanktree Mar 22, 2017
Obesity and diabetes: Sitting on a whole-body vibration machine just as effective as exercise
Whole-body vibration tested for its benefits in mice and could have implications for human health.
Hannah Osborne Mar 15, 2017
Smoking numbers hit record lows as Britons turn to vaping
The latest figures show that the number of smokers in the country is at its lowest level since records began.
Jordan Bhatt Mar 15, 2017
Watch the moment a five-year-old boy discovers he is getting a new heart after 211 days of waiting
Ari Schultz has been living in and out of hospital since he was born.
Lydia Smith Mar 10, 2017
Five women explain why they don't want children - and how they're judged for it
Being child-free is still a taboo.
Lydia Smith Mar 06, 2017
What is 'Protorexia' – a protein-shake fad or a symptom of dangerous clean eating?
There is a fine line between eating healthily and eating obsessively.
Lydia Smith Feb 27, 2017
What is clean eating and what is orthorexia nervosa?
Avoiding processed foods is wise but clean eating can sometimes go too far.
Lydia Smith Feb 25, 2017
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