Lifestyle
Takeaways warned off serving morbidly obese man
Takeaways have been warned not to serve a morbidly obese man after doctors warned he was eating himself to death.
Vaping ‘may be worse for health than conventional smoking’
Flavourings in e-cigarettes harm the lungs by triggering inflammation, scientists have warned.
PPI companies eye up payday loan claims
The highly controversial industry of PPI mis-selling is coming to an end, as the deadline for making PPI claims draws near. From 29th August 2019, any claims regarding mis sold PPI will no longer be permitted, meaning that anyone who purchased PPI before this date will not be able to make a claim which could be worth several thousand pounds. Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) emerged several years and was a typical add-on for mortgage brokers to help you cover any...
Sextortion is the largest growing threat to teenagers online
The phenomenon is when teens are blackmailed after intimate webcam shots and is largest amongst boys.
Eczema drug restores hair growth in teenager with alopecia
The 13-year-old girl, who has alopecia totalis - a total lack of scalp hair - as well as eczema, experienced "significant" hair regrowth while being treated with dupilumab
Young people ‘turning their backs on booze – with almost a third teetotal’
Researchers found young people in England aren't just drinking less alcohol, more of them are never taking up drinking at all
Air pollution linked to heightened mouth cancer risk
The first study of its kind discovered that high levels of fine particulate matter and to a lesser extent, ozone, may be key
Taking high doses of vitamin A pills could cause osteoporosis
A study found too much of the nutrient - found in oily fish, meat, dairy products and vegetables - weakens bones.
Immunising expectant mums protects their child from whooping cough
Antibodies are passed from mother to the child in the womb helping protect them in the first months of life before they too can be vaccinated.