Why scratching that itch can give health benefits - but also be bad for you
If scratching an itch feels so good, why do scientists say it’s so bad?
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‘Much-needed hope’ as CRISPR gene editing therapy recommended for sickle cell disease
Some with severe sickle cell disease in England will now be able to access landmark CRISPR gene editing therapy, according to new health guidelines which were hailed as marking a “significant shift” in treatment for the blood disorder.
Adam Thomas shares 'grateful' health update after 'struggling to walk'
Adam Thomas announced "never thought I would be where I am today" as he shared a health update with his fans after struggling with arthritis.
Morrisons' new service could be game changer if you can't see a GP
Securing a GP appointment can sometimes be a tricky task, particularly in built-up areas, leading many to delay seeking medical attention. However, local pharmacies are increasingly offering assessment and treatment for common conditions, with online services also on the rise.
Woman ignored vet's advice and put her dog through horrific suffering
A dog spent her final days in pain and died in agony after her owner failed to take her to a vet to get a cancerous growth treated. Tiny, a female Dogue de Bordeaux, suffered terrible distress due to the untreated tumour on her back for up to six months, a vet has said.
The Mancunian Way: It could kill you - and it took just minutes to find
It took Nicole Wootton-Cane just 10 minutes to find someone willing to sell her weight loss jabs on TikTok. They didn’t ask questions about her age or medical history, or give her any guidance as to how to take the drug.
Dr Tim Spector warns one food could leave children with ‘shrinking jaws’ and ‘crooked teeth’
The modern diet is leading to an ‘epidemic of jaw shrinkage’ and causing orthodontic issues in children, according to nutrition expert Dr Tim Spector.
Swiatek, Sinner discuss their doping cases ahead of the Australian Open
Iga Swiatek, a self-described "control freak," is taking new precautions — including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point — after a doping case she described Friday as "probably, like, the worst time in my life."