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Millions of Brits risking their eye health as optometrist urges warning to anyone who wears 'cheap' sunglasses

As temperatures soar to 31C in some parts of the UK this week, one vision expert has urged Brits to wear eye protection when swimming in popular leisure spots - as it could cause serious damage

Brits suffering from hay fever and asthma are facing a tough week with high pollen levels ahead - the new recommendations on inhaler use that sufferers should be aware of

With temperatures soaring, people will be wondering if they're drinking enough to stay healthy in this heat

As NHS watchdog NICE is set to no longer fund a life-prolonging drug for blood cancer sufferers, we take a closer look at some of the signs and symptoms of the incurable condition

Fifteen years on from Michael Jackson's death, the Jackson family's lawyer has revealed that the pop icon's father Joe confessed his fear that his son was going to overdose in the month before his great comeback

Podcaster Joe Fish has visited some of the UK's most deprived areas, but says the streets of the Danish capital are 'spotless' - even in the worst areas

The 5:2 diet, a form of intermittent fasting created by Dr Michael Mosley, has been found to be more effective at controlling Type 2 diabetes than medicine for some patients, according to a new study

Scousers are far more at risk from motorists off their faces on cannabis, cocaine and other substances than anywhere else, according to a nationwide survey on the Top 10 worst areas

Jardine McMillan was given pregabalin for pain relating to hypermobility syndrome but says it left her "numb" and "depressed" - now she has a private prescription for medical cannabis

The World Health Organization has warned that falsified batches of the weight loss drug Ozempic have been identified in the UK and could be life threatening

High cholesterol, rare genetic disorders, and thyroid problems can all be spotted if you know some key symptoms that you can see just by looking deeply into someone's eyes

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning following a nationwide spike in E. coli cases. Food manufacturers are recalling at least 60 types of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps and salads

Tony and Carrie Pearson's 16-month-old daughter Grayce was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 2 earlier this year. The neurological condition which causes progressive muscle wasting

Jade Rossiter, 26, from Hampshire, was sectioned for four months in 2019 when she thought she was a pregnant Viking princess and even the next Queen of England

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that there could be difficulties for individuals relying on ADHD medication amid the arrest of two key pharmaceutical executives

A new AI test has been revealed that can predict dementia in your future - but experts say it has limited value as there is no cure or treatment that can prevent the disease

Alison McIndoe, from Glasgow, was told she had developed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2023 - and has completely changed her life since

Bai Fern has slammed a beauty clinic in Thailand after she reportedly caught an infection whilst she paid for her eyelashes to get done. She says her income has been affected since loosing her eye

Professor of genetic epidemiology, Tim Spector, has shared a simple gadget that could save your life. The health expert said his life changed when he suffered a mini-stroke

Julie Norwood, 53, was born missing her lower left arm and hand - but never let it hold her back and found alternative ways to do everyday tasks until she developed arthritis

Prince Harry detailed a moment where he was left heartbroken and betrayed as he turned to his brother Prince William for help after a shocking news story was published

People with a common heart problem could be at higher risk of having a stroke or developing a form of dementia than previously thought, according to a new study

Demi Lovato has been in rehab five times for substance abuse issues, an eating disorder and other mental health problems, and has now opened up on her experiences

Police fear some users may not be aware they're consuming the drug, as it is often combined with other street drugs like heroin and can cause fatal medical episodes