Health

Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature dramatically lowers stress levels and boosts wellbeing, study finds Regular walk could cut levels of stress hormone, cortisol, by about 10 per cent Research project was led by Dr MaryCarol Hunter, of the University of Michigan  She said: ‘Getting out of an office block and sitting next … Read more

Massachusetts health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case this year as the outbreak continues to spread across the US.  The patient, who has not been identified, was diagnosed with the infectious disease on Sunday and may have exposed others in the greater Boston area, according to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Public … Read more

FDA to impose stricter limits on fluoride in bottled water – but some health officials say it’s STILL too high putting us at risk of bone disease and neurological problems The FDA has proposed lowering the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water to 0.7 milligrams per liter It’s slightly lower than the currently allowed 0.8 … Read more

A fascinating picture of two very different mice shows anti-ageing drugs really do work.  Scientists gave the youth-enhancing medication to mice, with some of the rodents being left with glossy fur and bright eyes. This is a stark contrast from the frail, tired-looking mice who did not receive the drugs – and could easily be … Read more

An avid swimmer claims doctors accused her of ‘secret eating’ when a medical condition saw her pile on eight stone of fat. Clodagh Moane was only diagnosed with lipoedema in January, after spending 18 months trying to convince doctors the extra fat was not her fault. Her legs and arms started to balloon in 2017, … Read more

A dying grandfather was wrongly told he had been placed on the waiting list for a heart transplant, it emerged today. Paddy Brolly, a former bouncer, suffered a heart attack last September and was allegedly told he had been placed on the list then.  Medics reportedly said the transplant, which patients often have to wait … Read more

A mother claims her mysterious skin reactions leave her looking like she has had ‘dodgy lip fillers’.  Kelly Marsh, from Canvey, Essex, saw her lips, eyes and face double in size during her first reaction seven months ago. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria, which causes hives to break out on the skin … Read more

Skincredible! Researchers create an electronic bandage that helps wounds heal FOUR TIMES faster E-band was wrapped around the chests of rats with a cut on their backs When they breathed, a positively and negatively charged layer rubbed together  Generated an electric field that encouraged the influx of skin-healing cells   By Alexandra Thompson Senior Health Reporter … Read more