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What is the painful breastfeeding condition mastitis? From symptoms to treatments

With mastitis affecting roughly up to 20% of women, this World Breastfeeding Week is a great time to understand the condition a little...

Should you eat more or less salt in the heat? An expert sets the record straight

With the summer season upon us, we find ourselves asking endless questions on how to cope, including whether we should eat more or less...

How to combat jet lag on your summer holiday

With summer holiday season upon us, it's likely we'll find ourselves fighting the effects of jet lag from travel once again – a nice...

Alcohol deaths from pandemic drinking are predicted to rise

Heavy home drinking during the pandemic may have set habits that will lead to rises in alcohol-related deaths and illness in England,...

Nearly half a million more adults on antidepressants in England

Nearly half a million more adults in England are now taking antidepressants compared with the previous year, according to NHS figures....

Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers

Kellogg's will not be allowed to promote sugary cereals in supermarket special offers, a court has ruled. In-store promotions on food and...

Bowel cancer: How to check your poo

Dame Deborah James, who has died from bowel cancer at the age of 40, told everyone to check their poo as part of her campaign to raise...

UK heatwave: How does sunscreen work?

A heat health alert has been issued for parts of England, as the UK gets set for its hottest days of the year so far. Temperatures are...

Eating cranberries could prevent dementia and improve memory, study finds

Eating cranberries could "significantly" help improve memory and brain function, as well as lower 'bad' cholesterol', according to a...

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox - a rare, little-known disease - are being investigated in European countries including the UK, the US, Canada and...

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