Health

Chemist shares three-step advice to treat nasty bed bug bites using drugstore cream

Bed bugs are a reddish-brown parasitic that are the size of an apple seed, but their bites can be itchy. A chemist shared his four things to look out for when buying a soothing cream to cure the bite marks

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What makes a good voice - from soothing tones to being captivating

David Attenborough

Brits have also shared their top 25 favourite British celebrity voices - with nearly three-quarters saying a celeb's voice plays a big part in their overall success

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GP explains whether too much masturbation can cause erectile dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

Dr Neel Patel, a GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, has dispelled popular myths about erectile dysfunction - including whether 'too much' masturbation can cause it

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Over half of those with relatives in a care home or hospital - say they suffer from incontinence

And four in ten of those worry about their loved one's general wellbeing - with nearly half feeling they have a poor quality of life as a result

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Four in ten women see health issues like abortion or menopause as 'private matters'

Topics such as sexual health, mental health, and menstruation are still considered 'taboo' for many women, research has revealed

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Top reasons smokers want to quit - including for their health, and to save money

Over half of smokers are keen to kick the habit - and 43% of those who want to, plan to do so this October, research has found

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You're brushing your teeth wrong – never rinse with water after cleaning

This World Smile Day, we reveal how to get your teeth looking in tip top condition. Here's everything you need to know – from brushing to visiting the dentist

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Warning over common toilet habit that can cause pain in and around your bum

Many Brits bring their mobile phones with them to the toilet, but Dr Saurabh Sethi has taken to social media to urge followers to leave their devices outside the bathroom

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Futurologist predicts the future of pet health - and how animal obesity could be tackled

The predictions come as over half of pet owners say they are worried about their pet's weight - with one in five feeling their cat or dog is carrying more weight than it should

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Eight reasons why beer can be good for you – from stronger bones to less stress

EXCLUSIVE: According to experts who spoke to Daily Star, when drunk in moderation, beer can provide us many health benefits from better gut health to stronger bones and less stress

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Three simple tests can show if you're at risk of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's is probably talked about more than ever before – but people still don't know they could be at risk of the illness. Taking a few tests tells you a bit about your risk

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You can lose belly fat quicker with simple lifestyle change, neuroscientist says

Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart says being stressed can lead to increased belly fat, as a hormone creates it as a "survival mechanism". She revealed all on the latest Diary of A CEO podcast

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Watch poignant moment David Seaman joins fans affected by coronary heart disease

The former England goalkeeper joined fans among the stands at Selhurst Park, to shine a light on hidden heart conditions

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Watch as unpaid carers share top challenges of balancing caring with full-time jobs

Research found that half feel being a carer is a full-time job in itself - with 52% saying they get absolutely no time off

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Four in ten Brits feel quality of life is being impacted - by problems with their eyes

Nearly two-thirds delay getting such issues checked out due to fears they may need corrective surgery, the research found

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'Unexpected' Alzheimer's symptom could be impacting millions of Brits

Alzheimer's is talked about more than ever, but there are still things people don't know about the illness. One risk factor could be affecting millions of Brits, and they're completely unaware of it

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Signs in your eyes you need to see doctor now – from cloudy vision to dryness

We should all be keeping an eye on our health, but one area we often neglect is our eyes. An expert revealed what signs you need to look out for that imply you need to head to the GP

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One in three parents fear their child will struggle to look after themselves at university

Some of the top concerns mums and dads have include worrying about their child's mental health, and whether they will know what to do if they become unwell

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Over half of Brits feel their mental health would improve - if not for cost-of-living crisis

Those living in Edinburgh, Leicester, Glasgow, and Newcastle have been left struggling the most due to financial difficulties, the research found

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Great-great gran, 102, shares 'secret rituals' key to long life – including self love

At 102, great-great-grandmother Pearl Taylor is still fit and healthy with a sharp mind and credits it all to her 'secret rituals' and positive outlook on life

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Super gonorrhoea at 'risk of becoming untreatable', experts warn

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently warned the STI is on the rise – but now experts claimed super gonorrhoea is "at risk of becoming untreatable" among adults

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How your toilet technique can rocket risk of a UTI - and the best way to wipe

Health experts have warned that wiping yourself incorrectly can increase your risk of developing a urinary tract infection, with Brits urged to follow the same method every time

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Nearly two in 10 schoolgirls don't have access to basic period protection

In response to statistics surrounding period poverty, some of the world's biggest manufacturers to donate products to charity

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STI that's 'more common than chlamydia' may up cancer risk by five times, experts warn

Researchers warned the STI could increase your risk of cervical cancer by five times. Analysis also found nearly half of a million women infected were 80% more likely to have HPV

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NHS Here's why boobs can have a second growth spurt in your late 20s Women on Twitter have opened up about their breasts growing bigger during their late 20s. But, is it caused by a second puberty or something else entirely?

Pregnancy Top concerns after giving birth via C-section - including how much it will hurt A quarter of expectant mothers have to give birth via caesarean every year - and almost all of these have concerns about their recovery immediately after the surgery

Dave Myers joins Specsavers in calling for National Eye Health strategy in England

Vision impairment

The Hairy Biker was diagnosed with glaucoma more than a decade ago - and could have gone blind if it hadn't been detected, he says

BAME women are more likely than white women - to face delays getting medical diagnoses

Young and unemployed adults are also likely to face a longer wait to get to the bottom of their health issues, research has found

NHS doctor's six warning signs that could mean you're a borderline alcoholic

If you feel like you may be drinking too much alcohol and it could be affecting your wellbeing, you may want to listen up as an NHS doctor has shared six signs to look out for which could mean you could be a borderline alcoholic

'I had no idea men could get breast cancer – then I found a lump on my nipple'

Mike Rossiter, from Cardiff, had no idea men could get breast cancer until he found a lump in his nipple. Now he's speaking out about his diagnosis to encourage other blokes to get checked

Exclusives 'I was pulled off Winter Wonderland ice over mini skirt – but will return in same outfit'EXCLUSIVE: A former devout Christian turned kinky model who was pulled off the ice rink at Winter Wonderland for an “inappropriate” outfit – but she will go back there in a sexy mini skirt

Gary Neville claims Premier League is 'defunct organisation' after Everton deduction

Gary Neville has branded the Premier League a "defunct organisation" and insists the competition has become "lawless" amid investigations into various clubs over FFP breaches

ITV Corrie's Simon Gregson says 'my heart breaks' in emotional family update

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap, admitted feeling heartbroken as a father longside a snap of his teenage son Alfie

Channel 4 Hollyoaks star 'got loose' with Jennifer Metcalfe ahead of filming favourite scene

EXCLUSIVE: Hollyoaks star David Tag portrayed Sylver McQueen for four years and reflected on one of his most memorable moments on the soap alongside Jennifer Metcalfe

Former Ajax and Sevilla footballer convicted of vile sex attack on sleeping six-year-old

Former Ajax and Sevilla footballer Tarik Oulida has been handed a two-year, six-month prison sentence which he will not serve as part of a plea bargain agreement