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A new report has linked ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to an increased risk of 32 harmful health outcomes - I cut them out of my diet at the start of 2024

Sleeping can be tricky at the best of times, but warm and humid summer night can be a particular challenge for many people

Scientific research found that the everyday supermarket produce had a big impact on the condition which leads to coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes

Without prompt treatment, this nasty infection could lead to scarring of the eye and even total vision loss, a doctor warned

Dr Faith Coleman is an advocate of the MIND diet, which has been shown in studies to reduce the risk of dementia by as much as 53 percent

According to a doctor, there's one alcoholic beverage that gives you easier hangovers and is low in sugar, making it the 'healthiest' option if you're going on a night out

Expert Kate Harrington says as well as prescription medication and therapy - there are over-the-counter pills that can help

It also increases the risk of anxiety by up to 53% and diabetes by 12%

This feeling can get worse when lying down resting, and could mean you are at serious risk of a heart attack or stroke.

A total of 72 chocolate products were tested with almost half found to contain unsafe levels of lead that is toxic to humans.

If you're looking to lose weight, it can be simpler than you think, and doesn't have to involve heavy workouts at the gym and spending a fortune

Study found people drinking small amount of juice backed by Professor Tim Spector every day had huge impact - but when people stopped their blood pressure went back up again

Some people are even prescribed the drugs for simple conditions, despite the risk of harm

The strongest association was among non-Hopkins lymphoma, leukaemia, and bladder cancer

Anyone having just one drink will increase your risk of developing cancer and other conditions

The devastating impact loneliness can have on your health is down to evolution as one expert detailed why you’re most at risk of diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer's because of it

The study involved 412,691 people from the UK Biobank study with an average age of 56 who were followed for an average of nine years

Without realising it you could actually be hindering any weight loss efforts with this common mistake.

Experts warn that you should think twice before eating at bedtime as it can wreck your quality of sleep, trigger digestion issues and may even cause weight gain

The approval comes after a new study found that the drug - taken as an injection once a week for up to five years - can lower a person's risk of major cardiovascular events

Scientists discovered eating certain fruits every day could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 60 per cent

Sjögren's disease, or Sjögren's Syndrome, is an autoimmune disease affecting the body’s fluid production and currently has no curative treatments

If you regularly get indigestion, bloating or heartburn, it could be down to how you're eating, rather than what you're eating

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a serious risk factor for a number of severe medical issues. Luckily there are ways to help lower cholesterol, including by adjusting our diet

You shouldn't ignore these telltale signs of bowel cancer, one of the most deadly forms of cancer in the UK

Having a glass around 30 minutes before eating may help you feel fuller for longer, eat fewer calories and slow down your body's absorption of food

Dr Saurabh Sethi says coffee can be good for you, even fighting dementia, if you get it right

Researchers found your diabetes risk has a high correlation with your sleeping habits, in a study that tracked the bedtimes of more than 80,000 Brits

According to Tina Patel, most water contains Acanthamoeba - a microorganism that can cause serious eye infections

Coffee - in moderation - is 'absolutely wonderful for your brain, gut, and liver', but Harvard Doctor Saurabh Sethi warns of three common mistakes that will ruin the benefits of your beloved caffeine fix