health
Is Dry January a good thing?
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs? Source link
How going on The Traitors could have saved Amanda's life
Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition. Source link
How to spot illicit cigarettes
Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes. Source link
Critical incident declared at city hospital trust
The hospital trust says patients are experiencing “unacceptable delays” across services. Source link
NHS funds football pitch to help boost island health
Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000. Source link
Inside Health
Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease. Source link
Boy with flu spent three weeks in intensive care
His family is urging other parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the virus. Source link
Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help. Source link
I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing – and if I could hack my own gut to age better
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was Source link
Are there 'forever chemicals' in your raincoat?
Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat? Source link