The body positivity movement — while rooted in good intentions — has spiraled out of control and promotes lifestyles that are not physically or mentally healthy, a man in the middle of a weight-loss journey said. “I can say that when I
Former health secretary Sajid Javid has been criticised after saying patients should be charged for GP appointments and A&E visits. Writing in the Times he said the present NHS model was “unsustainable”. He has said this “contributory principle” should form part of
Health experts warn against the alarming rise in online food competitions which see creators eating often large quantities of bizarre and harmful foods. The new trend is a cause for concern for healthcare workers and could lead to harmful health outcomes including
Health officials in Massachusetts say that they have detected a strain of gonorrhea in two individuals that has shown a reduced response to multiple antibiotics. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health made the announcement on Thursday. Officials said that this marks the
The audience for this Thursday’s Question Time erupted in laughter following host Fiona Bruce’s retort to a panellist’s words. Health minister Will Quince told the BBC audience he “regularly” meets with unions, to which Ms Bruce responded: “What, to talk about pay?”
A health alert has been issued for vulnerable patients as the temperatures across the UK are set to plunge to -3C. On Wednesday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a level three cold weather alert for all of England until 9
A blogger died due to neglect, an inquest has concluded, after she was able to purchase and ingest poison sent to her from a Russian seller. Beth Matthews, 26, collapsed and died in front of staff at the Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal
As they grow older, many Americans begin to think about the best time to retire. Yet a new study throws some warning signs around that decision — as retiring early could actually worsen people’s health. A recent paper published in the Journal
These disgusting photos show exactly why a Chinese takeaway had to be shut down immediately by council officers. Kensington Takeaway in Liverpool, Merseyside, was hit with more than £6,000 in fines and court costs after an inspection by Liverpool City Council. Environmental
Britain’s oldest lorry driver is set to continue working for another year after passing a health check. Brian Wilson, 90, began his career as a lorry driver in 1953 when he started delivering petrol for Esso. Now 70 years later, the father-of-four