11 Foods High in Beta Carotene for Eye and Immune System Health
Beta carotene is the pigment that gives foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach their vibrant color. Your body converts it into vitamin A, an antioxidant that helps support your…
Which Bread Is Better for Fiber and Digestion?
Key Takeaways Whole wheat bread has more fiber, which helps prevent constipation and supports heart health. Sourdough bread can be easier to digest for some people due to its fermentation…
LED mask ads banned over unauthorised acne and rosacea claims
Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporter Getty Images Adverts for LED masks that are not registered with the medicines regulator have been banned (stock photo) A number of adverts for LED face masks…
We Asked a Doctor If You Should Track Your Blood Sugar Even If You Don’t Have Diabetes
Wellness enthusiasts have become increasingly aware of their blood sugar levels, thanks in part to content creators who share their experiences with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and how they use…
Five easy food swaps to improve your gut health
Dr XandMorning Live doctor BBC and Getty Dr Xand and people eating popcorn Scroll through social media or glance at the supermarket shelves and you’ll see endless products claiming to…
A shapeshifting protein explains rabies’ deadly power
Viruses are masters of efficiency, able to take over our cells and control vital processes using only a handful of genes. For years, scientists have wondered how something so small…
Could Better Hydration Make You More Resilient To Stress?
The researchers believe this link comes down to vasopressin, a hormone that helps the body retain water when hydration levels drop. Vasopressin also interacts with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the…
Islington Council wins right to vaccinate baby after High Court ruling
A council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against her mother’s wishes. Islington Council faced a legal challenge by one of its residents after it arranged…
Britain sliding ‘into economic crisis’ over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images The report said that a 22-year-old who falls out of work for health reasons could lose out on £1m over the course of their lifetime.…
Tiny molecules could stop glaucoma before it blinds
A research team at the University of Missouri has made a discovery that could transform how glaucoma is detected and treated. Glaucoma, a major cause of irreversible blindness in older…

















