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Sleep: Study shows how the moon phases affect your cycle Sleep plays an essential role when it comes to maintaining good health and wellbeing throughout your life. Getting enough sleep affects an array of issues, and getting enough of it at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health and quality of

Vaccine: Virologist on body’s ‘response’ to overnight jab Dr Chris Smith has told Britons that getting coronavirus in the early hours may result in people not “responding well” to the jab as he warned that the health authorities must proceed “very carefully” before launching a 24-hour vaccination service. Government sources this morning said extended hours

NHS chief discusses reality of coronavirus hospital patient figures Britons are now under the third lockdown in less than a year due to rising coronavirus cases and concern for pressures on the NHS. Schools, colleges and universities are having to teach online, while non-essential shops have been closed. No end date has been given for

Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer WE ALL know someone who waltzed into their 60s looking 10 years younger, or someone who turned 50 looking weathered, exhausted, and a decade older than the candles on their birthday cake would suggest. The latest results in the biology of ageing show us this difference

Rebel Wilson discusses her decision to lose weight in 2020 Weight loss requires determination and willpower but it isn’t rocket science. There are a few things that will help those extra pounds fall off in no time. Express.co.uk chatted to senior GP and UK medical director at Liva Healthcare Dr Roger Henderson to find out how you

AstraZeneca vaccine provides 'hope' says Jacqui Smith The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has officially been approved for use in the UK. Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed the coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out starting from January 4. The UK has ordered 100 million doses of this vaccine, which is enough to vaccinate 50 million people. Express.co.uk has

This Morning: Dr Chris discusses rise in heart disease deaths A racing heartbeat can be overwhelming and scary, especially if this isn’t a normal sensation for you. If your heart is beating really fast, you may need to get it checked out. Express.co.uk chatted to Dr Manav Bhushan, Co Founder of Fourth Frontier to find out what

Vaccine: Dr Chris Smith says ‘all medicines have a side effect’ The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has started to be rolled out across the UK this week. According to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), there have been two reports of anaphylaxis and one report of a possible allergic reaction since vaccines started being administered

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Sir Simon Stevens, chief executive, said 165,000 patients will take part in the scheme earmarked to start next summer. Research on people with signs of the disease suggests the Galleri blood test

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Jon Findlay, the chief operating officer at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, reportedly told a meeting of senior leaders from London hospitals that distribution could kick off before the end

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Most of us have Vitamin D deficiency at the moment. Vitamin D deficiency can cause fatigue, bone pain, weakness, and depression. One way to combat this is by taking Vitamin D supplements,

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus has impacted people across the globe, with cases continuing to grow, and lockdown restrictions in place worldwide. The symptoms of COVID-19 are well known at this point, with a cough, fever

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles, because the virus is already in their body. But

Flu jabs are issued every year on the NHS, coinciding with the start of the flu season. The jabs are given for free to those eligible, with more people urged to take the vaccine against the seasonal flu this year. This is due to the coronavirus outbreak, which experts are warning could see the NHS

By 2009 Mr Pruen had kicked the habit entirely – and claims his once chronic asthma has now been “cured”. Now the 48-year-old approaches smokers and tries to convince them to take up vaping. Anyone who shows interest is immediately offered one of his vapes. Mr Pruen, who currently uses a Vaporesso GEN S, said

Vitamins are nutrients that your body needs to function properly and stay healthy. You should get most of these through a balanced diet, but some people might take supplements to ensure they get enough. This habit is more population the winter months as people try to stop themselves for catching the winter cold. Leading registered

Flu season poses a bigger threat that ever this year as the UK grapples with rising coronavirus cases. Officials fear a harsh flu season – which is normally at its peak in December and January – could cripple the NHS when combined with a fresh surge in cover cases. Thousands of people die from the

Coronavirus was initially underestimated as a threat when the first few pockets of infection emerged in China last year. Many international governments did not foresee the eventual calamity, leading it to catch them by surprise with deadly consequences. Now authorities have effectively adjusted to COVID-19, it would seem as if a similar scenario is unlikely

Eligibility will also be extended to the households of people currently on the NHS “shielded patient list” and to Year 7 pupils, who are aged 11 to 12. It is already offered to primary school children up to Year 6. Officials hope to double the number of people vaccinated from 15 million last year to

The effectiveness and potential benefits of wearing a face mask or covering is a topic that has been debated since the pandemic began, and UK guidelines have become more strict as the months have passed. England has now followed Scotland’s example by making face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from July 24. Masks and