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The 'bombshell' science that casts doubt on claims about microplastics

The ‘bombshell’ science that casts doubt on claims about microplastics

2026-01-14T19:25:41Z

Mental health is most common reason children are home schooled

Mental health is the most common reason for children to be schooled at home, according to the latest data. Figures released by the Department for Education (DfE) on Thursday showed the number of children being home educated at some point in the 2024-25 school year was 175,900, compared to 153,300 in 2023-24. In the autumn term of 2025, 126,000 chil...

2026-01-15T16:30:39Z

England hit by prop crisis for Six Nations

England are facing a crisis at tighthead prop after Asher Opoku-Fordjour was ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury that requires surgery. Opoku-Fordjour, who has not played since November because of a separate elbow injury, faces a lay-off of about eight weeks because of a shoulder complaint he suffered in training at Sale Sharks. “He...

2026-01-15T18:20:40Z

5 new Taco Bell value menu items dropping nationwide this month

Taco Bell is launching new value menu items nationwide, featuring fresh additions and returning favorites at low prices.

2026-01-15T13:20:28Z

The 17 healthiest vegetables to include in your diet (and the ones you shouldn’t bother with)

We all know vegetables are good for us, but they aren’t created equal. While they’re all a source of fibre – something the majority of us should be eating more of – as well as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, these compounds are less concentrated in some varieties. That said, all vegetables are nutritious, says Rhiannon Lambert, a nutritionist,...

2024-08-24T07:02:02Z

Record-breaking Hong Kong powerlifter and dietitian now battles bad online health advice

Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page Jaclyn Hei Tsang was working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong as a clinical dietitian in 2021 when she left her job to become a professional powerlifter. Just a year after she became a full-time athlete, s...

2026-01-07T03:18:41Z

Your horoscopes for January 2026, the month of the Earth Ox: work, money and health

Fortune-teller Andrew Kwan predicts love, work and health matters for the coming month before the arrival of the Year of the Horse What do the stars and ancient Chinese wisdom have in store for each of the 12 zodiac animal signs this month? Read on for detailed predictions covering career prospects, relationship dynamics, health advice and overall ...

2025-12-26T05:19:00Z

Baby wraps treated with insecticide could help slash malaria cases, say researchers

Treating baby wraps with insect repellent could be an effective and scalable way to protect young children in Africa from malaria, researchers believe. Malaria kills around 610,000 people each year, the vast majority of them children under five on the African continent. Despite decades of effort, the current “toolbox” for fighting the mosquito-born...

2026-01-16T14:05:42Z

5 chair exercises that build more strength than weight training over 50

Yoga experts share 5 chair exercises after 50 that build strength, improve mobility, and support healthy aging without weight training.

2025-12-26T11:35:24Z

NHS patients face longest ever trolley waits in 'grim milestone'

NHS patients face longest ever trolley waits in ‘grim milestone’

2026-01-15T12:40:43Z

I lost 4st while having dessert for breakfast and lasagne for lunch

I wasn’t one of those footballers who stopped playing and immediately piled on loads of weight. Having played professionally for teams in the Netherlands and Scotland, and represented Australia in international matches, I kept in good shape for a few years after retiring in my late 20s. But after I changed career, started working remotely, and my g...

2026-01-15T11:30:50Z

Israel 'undermined' health of women and babies in Gaza, researchers say

Israel ‘undermined’ health of women and babies in Gaza, researchers say

2026-01-14T14:05:41Z

John Mellencamp shares Teddi Mellencamp is 'really sick' amid cancer battle

John Mellencamp has shared a concerning update about his daughter Teddi Mellencamp's health. In February 2025, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced she had been hospitalised due to numerous tumours in her brain and lungs and would be undergoing surgery and radiation treatments. Later in the year, Teddi revealed that the tumours had "...

2026-01-16T06:00:58Z

Australia’s social media blackout backlash shows what could be in store for Britain

It seems possible that Keir Starmer might soon make a decision on whether to introduce a ban on social media from under-16s. Debate on the matter has raged for several years in Britain, and, in the past year, concern over children’s excessive screen time reached new heights. In Britain, the average eight-to-14-year-old spends three hours online eac...

2026-01-16T13:25:47Z

6 tips that helped me grow longer, stronger hair (& no trims in-between)

In April 2021, when most coronavirus restrictions were lifted, and we rejoiced in our newfound freedom, the first thing I did was book into my local salon for a bob haircut. Lopping off five inches became something of a metaphor for shedding the past and starting afresh. Ever since then, the bob has been my hairstyle du jour. I’ve rocked the “bottleneck” bob (so named for its face-framing fringe), the Italian bob (characterized by volume and...

2025-01-21T17:48:16Z

The seven numbers that hold the key to healthy ageing over 60

Know your numbers. That’s the simple piece of advice for anyone over 60, say researchers, who believe it’s crucial for staying healthier for longer; important guidance considering that, by 2035, 67 per cent of all over 65s in the UK are expected to be living with two or more chronic health conditions. As Eric Verdin, President of the Buck Institute...

2026-01-15T09:05:42Z

'Good morning' breakfast marmalade

‘Good morning’ breakfast marmalade

2026-01-16T14:00:29Z

11 best Costco finds for weight loss in 2026

A registered dietitian shares the best Costco deals to support weight loss, from high-protein staples to budget-friendly produce.

2026-01-15T12:50:31Z

Prince William: Farmers are trapped in mental health vicious circle

The Prince of Wales has warned that British farmers are in a “vicious circle” when trying to juggle their mental health and keep their businesses afloat. The heir to the throne, 43, said that farmers faced a great deal of “uncertainty” during a visit to Bridge End Farm in Herefordshire on Thursday, where he rolled up his sleeves to prune an apple t...

2026-01-15T15:40:52Z

6 best store-bought marinara pasta sauces, according to shoppers

Shoppers reveal the best store-bought marinara sauces with clean ingredients and rich, homemade flavor.

2026-01-15T11:50:29Z

Cereals, unboxed: The healthiest breakfast cereals to eat each morning ranked by experts

Starting the day with a bowl of 'healthy' cereal seems like a no brainer - but many of the big brands' claims hide an unpalatable truth.

2026-01-12T12:20:40Z

Gen Z most likely to take time off for stress

Gen Z are the most likely age group to miss work because of stress, with almost four times as many young people missing days because of burnout compared to over-55s. Two in five workers aged 18 to 24 have taken time off because of stress, new polling of 4,500 adults by YouGov for Mental Health UK found. By contrast, only around one in 10 of those o...

2026-01-16T08:35:13Z

5 Costco fan-favorite items just quietly brought back

Costco has quietly brought back several fan-favorite items, from nostalgic snacks to bakery and frozen hits.

2026-01-16T12:05:23Z

Jobless put first in drive to cut NHS waiting lists

Labour is putting the jobless first in a drive to cut NHS waiting lists. In a move to get more people back to work, health officials said a new programme was clearing backlogs three times faster in areas of high unemployment. They said “crack teams” of medics have been sent into the 20 parts of the country where worklessness is highest, with surgeo...

2026-01-14T22:35:14Z

The lesser-known acid skincare experts love for a year-round glow

If I were to rifle through your current skincare lineup, I’d bet I’d find at least one of the following: salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or lactic acid. Thanks to brands like The Ordinary, Paula’s Choice, and Drunk Elephant, exfoliating acids have become staples in many routines. (Don’t ask me to pick a favorite — I’m loyal to all three.) From unclogging pores to fading hyperpigmentation and brightening dull skin, their benefits are well...

2026-01-14T16:42:04Z

NHS under pressure as yet another country begins prostate cancer screening

Pressure is building on the NHS to introduce prostate cancer screening after Croatia became the latest country to announce a testing programme. Checks for men aged 55 to 69 will be introduced next year, with pilot schemes now under way in a host of other countries. Croatia’s health secretary announced that the national rollout will see prostate-spe...

2026-01-14T14:05:15Z

I mourn my childhood dog more than I do my grandparents

I didn’t know there was a mental health condition known as prolonged grief disorder, or PGD, but I’ve certainly observed the symptoms: intense longing, emotional pain, difficulty accepting the death of a loved one and impaired daily functioning for months, or years. It’s clear that some deaths shake the foundations of a human being more than others...

2026-01-16T10:05:41Z

Fiduciary reveals Nick Reiner's past mental health conservatorship - report

Nick Reiner was placed under a conservatorship five years before the killings of his parents, Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner. The New York Times reports that Reiner entered into a mental health conservatorship in 2020 that ended in 2021. Licensed fiduciary Steven Baer was appointed conservator for Reiner, accordi...

2026-01-16T04:01:00Z

The revolutionary tech that will change how prostate cancer is diagnosed

Anyone discouraged by the continued absence of a prostate cancer screening programme, the difficulties in getting a clear diagnosis and the limited treatment options if you do, should spend an hour with Vassilis Sboros, professor of acoustics and biomedical imaging at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University and co-founder of Less Grey Imaging. You’ll pr...

2026-01-16T11:20:39Z

Yes, natural, aluminum-free deodorants really work—here are our top picks

Plus, dermatologists share the benefits of natural deodorants vs. traditional antiperspirants (no, they’re not the same!).

2026-01-14T21:12:05Z

7 Aldi best new arrivals shoppers love this January

Aldi shoppers are loving these new January arrivals, including snacks, drinks, yogurt, and protein finds that deliver big value for less.

2026-01-16T13:50:27Z

7 frozen dinners that still come with meat, potatoes, and gravy

From turkey to pot roast, these frozen dinners still serve real meat, potatoes, and gravy shoppers crave.

2026-01-16T13:20:33Z

Doctor who sold sick notes struck off after Telegraph investigation

A doctor who sold fake sick notes has been struck off the medical register. Asif Munaf, who was revealed by The Telegraph to be selling some same-day sick notes for £29, was stripped of his licence to practise on Wednesday. The 37-year-old, a former contestant on BBC’s The Apprentice, had already been suspended from the medical register after posti...

2026-01-14T15:05:40Z

I ate like Trump for a week. Like RFK Jr, I don’t understand how the man is still alive

Make America Healthy Again. That was the slogan for the US government’s new dietary guidelines, which called for more protein and less processed foods. But merely days after the launch, the US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr revealed on a podcast that the President himself has the “most unhinged eating habits”. “I don’t know how he’s alive,” K...

2026-01-15T15:05:52Z

Medical insurance, cash plan or self-funding: which suits you best?

Fed up of long NHS waiting lists and the near-impossibility of getting a GP appointment, increasing numbers of people are paying out for private healthcare instead. One in seven of us paid for care for ourselves or a member of our household in the past year, according to a recent YouGov survey. But paying for private treatment can take many forms. ...

2026-01-16T13:10:42Z

11 high-protein nuts and seeds dietitians want you to eat

They’re packed with nutrients.

2025-12-24T15:26:25Z

5 chain restaurants with the best hot subs, according to diners

From cheesesteaks to toasted melts, these chain restaurants are known for hot subs diners can’t stop raving about.

2026-01-16T12:05:30Z

5 frozen TV dinners with full meat portions, not fillers

From beef pot roast to chimichurri bowls, these frozen TV dinners deliver real, hearty meat portions shoppers praise.

2026-01-15T13:35:38Z

I tried JLo's go-to neck serum to reverse my tech neck

I pride myself on staying on top of my skin-care regimen.

2026-01-15T22:25:56Z

My ADHD diagnosis cost me two years and £5,000. Then my GP said it was worthless

When the NHS recognised ADHD in adults in 2008, never in my wildest hypochondriacal dreams did I imagine it applied to me. I fit the diagnostic criteria, including sleep problems, time blindness, organisational chaos, impulsivity, risky behaviour, catastrophic thinking, rejection-sensitive dysphoria, substance misuse, procrastination, problem debt,...

2026-01-14T18:45:46Z

Six daily habits that will transform your health – free of charge

We’d all like to start the year by retreating. You don’t need an expert to tell you that a week-long reset at a lakeside sanctuary will leave you feeling relaxed and healthier. Researchers at the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences in Australia have found that week-long wellness retreats can lead to substantial improvements in multiple dimensi...

2026-01-16T11:10:48Z

Fat jabs could lead to cheaper air fares

Weight-loss drugs are expected to save airlines hundreds of millions of pounds in fuel, potentially leading to cheaper fares, as fat passengers slim down. The increasing availability of so-called fat jabs, such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, coupled with their pill form rollout, will provide a significant boost to the aviation industry, according to analy...

2026-01-16T14:05:13Z

Triple-strength fat jab approved by NHS watchdog

A triple-strength weight-loss jab has been been approved by drugs regulators. The once-a-week injection will be offered to obese patients who cannot lose weight at lower doses. Regulators have said that a 7.2mg dose of semaglutide can safely be given to some patients. The drug, which is marketed as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for weight mana...

2026-01-16T13:45:14Z

11 best Costco groceries on sale until this Monday

From protein yogurt to snacks and drinks, these Costco groceries are on sale until Monday and shoppers are rushing to grab them.

2026-01-16T16:35:29Z

Teddi Mellencamp 'struggling with massive PTSD' amid cancer battle

Teddi Mellencamp has revealed she is "struggling with massive PTSD" as she continues her battle with cancer. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, who was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2022, has explained that she has been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. In early 2025, Teddi confirmed that the cancer had metastasised to her lun...

2026-01-16T17:01:01Z

11 best Costco groceries to buy mid-month

From new bakery treats to prepared foods and viral freezer finds, these are the best Costco groceries to buy mid-month.

2026-01-14T14:20:37Z