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Ever since the national lockdown was announced in March, there has been much talk around mental health and the impact being confined in your own home could have on psychological wellbeing. Many people have reported increased feelings of anxiety and depression throughout the coronavirus crisis. While to some it may seem obvious why their feelings

Helen George was overjoyed when she started to grow a life inside of her. And the TV star had hoped it would run smoothly, but unfortunately, it didn’t. Which pregnancy complication did she suffer from? The British actress, 35, has played Nurse Trixie Franklin in Call The Midwife since 2012. Fast forward five years, and

Trials found that prostate cancer in men who had taken olaparib took more than seven months to progress. In comparison it progressed after three and a half months in men who received just hormone treatments. Considered kinder than chemotherapy, final results from the trial should lead to the drug’s approval for prostate cancer treatment in

The United Nations warned of the dangerous shortfall on Tuesday. Measles immunisation campaigns in 24 countries have already been delayed. Please sign up to pledge your support now to our brave NHS Heroes The Measles & Rubella Initiative (M&RI) is backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN children’s fund UNICEF and others. The

The concern about gaining weight and becoming even more unfit due to lockdown conditions is overwhelming a lot of Brits right now. It is difficult to stay motivated if you normally workout in the gym or your regular daily dose of exercise is swimming or a multi-person sport. Not everyone enjoys walking, cycling or running.

The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). Since its emergence, the virus has killed more than 3,000 people and infected more than 90,000, across 40 countries, having first started in China. But what are the key signs of coronavirus? The death toll for coronavirus surpassed that

A third of UK adults have high blood pressure, but many are not aware of it. There are few symptoms of high blood pressure, but if you ignore it you are putting your life at risk. Are there any symptoms of high blood pressure? And does high pressure cause tiredness? What is high blood pressure?

Even though it is difficult to swallow, health professionals sing its praises and suggest you should drink apple cider for a variety of reasons. From weight loss to regulating blood sugar levels, many people claim it is a ‘miracle cure’ for all sorts of ailments. But how much apple cider vinegar should you drink a

The death toll from the current outbreak of the coronavirus (2019-nCov) hit 1,000 on Tuesday and continued to climb, as senior Chinese authorities were “removed” from their posts over the handling of the epidemic. On Monday, some 103 died in Hubei province alone, a daily record, and the national death toll is now 1,016. While

Coronavirus cases have exceeded 20,000 as of today, as infections explode out of China and into the rest of the world with deadly consequences. The disease reared its head during late 2019 and early 2020, which is flu season in several countries around the world. How deadly is seasonal flu? Seasonal flu refers to several

Coronavirus, otherwise known as 2019-nCoV, is a novel infection which blindsided Chinese health officials last December. Authorities have recorded nearly 20,000 cases of the disease, which has spawned a global public health warning and threatens to become the planet’s next pandemic. As cases and panic continues to spread around the world, one app claims to

The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). Since its emergence, the virus has killed more than 300 people and infected more than 17,000 in China. But what are the key signs of coronavirus? The death toll for coronavirus surpassed that of the Sars virus as dozens

The Coronavirus causes a type of pneumonia and its symptoms include fever and difficulty in breathing, which are similar to many other respiratory diseases. The official infection total, as of January 20, is 291. How to prevent coronavirus The virus is in the same viral family as SARS and MERS, which killed a combined total

Cold weather causes discomfort for many in the early and late months of the year. Plummeting temperatures will see a resurgence of ice and snow in some parts of the country, posing risks for the elderly. Viruses also multiply during autumn and winter, and cold weather can exacerbate existing health issues. How does cold weather

Flu season is a natural annual occurrence characterised by frequent outbreaks of several different strains of the influenza virus. The season comes during dry, cold weather, which hampers the immune system and allows viruses to spread and multiply with ease. While the first few cases start to appear in October, there is an official projected

Flu season 2019 starts in autumn and winter every year, as colder conditions weaken immune system defences and bolster virus replication. Many people will contract a nasty strain of the virus, which will pass with time. Other people may have a compromised immune system making it difficult to fight off the flu, and require a

Two thirds admitted to being confused about what vitamins and minerals the children should have in their diet, and those that did, were unsure as to the best foods to provide it. Seven in 10 parents know youngsters should consume five portions of fruit and veg a day – but 29 percent admit they have

The NHS recommends eating a healthy, balanced diet of 2,500 calories a day to maintain weight for men, and 2,000 a day for women. Website Verywellfit recommends a calorie deficit of 500 a day to lose a pound of fat a week. In addition, Zac recommended: “Eating healthier by consuming complex carbohydrates and more protein

Simon Cowell, 59, has been looking noticeably slimmer during public appearances recently. The talent manager was recently spotted with his partner Lauren Silverman, with both of them clutching low calorie beers. He looked incredibly happy leaving the Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions final with his 89 calorie drink. This could be part of his new

Tess Papaioannou claims she was struggling with baby weight after she gave birth to Reeva in 2016. At her heaviest, the retailer worker, from Australia, tipped the scales at 11st 6lbs and wore clothing size 12-14. The 27-year-old was determined to get on top of her weight and managed to shed more than 3st without