Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Tens of thousands of patients will be able to check whether they are at risk of developing cancer as the NHSContinue Reading
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insta_photos/Shutterstock You will likely have heard of probiotics. These are live microorganisms that, when consumed in sufficient amounts, can benefit health. They occur naturally in foods such as yoghurt, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut and are also sold as supplements. You may also know that for these probiotics to thrive, theyContinue Reading
Copper peptides act as little helpers that tell your skin cells to repair and rebuild themselves. Yaroslav Astakhov/ Shutterstock Peptides have become one of the skincare industry’s most popular ingredients. It’s no wonder why, with evidence showing these powerful molecules hold the secret to healthier, firmer and more radiant skin.Continue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Thousands of men in England living with advanced prostate cancer are poised to benefit from a new life-extending drug, talazoparib, whichContinue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The government is set to expand cancer specialist training in England’s most deprived areas in a bid to tackle the “postcodeContinue Reading
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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Major retailers and online marketplace are making “outlandish claims” to market weight-loss supplements, a watchdog has warned. Which? said it foundContinue Reading
ViDI Studio/Shutterstock After the indulgence of festive treats, the idea of starting the year with a clean slate can be appealing. Detox powders, pills, teas and juice “cleanses” all promise a fast reset, often with bold claims about flushing toxins from the body. These promises sound scientific, but they don’tContinue Reading
