18+ hour, 21+ min ago   (650+ words) Blind war hero Paul Jacobs gave a nervous team of fundraisers a last minute pep-talk before their 12,000ft skydiveThe soldier - catastrophically injured by a Taliban bomb while trying to save a stricken colleague in Afghanistan - used his intimate knowledge of overcoming…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (253+ words) Two-thirds of people who suffer pain in the UK say it is a problem several times a week - or even every day - with 61% saying it disrupts their sleep, 47% saying it affects their mood and 60% saying it limits their ability to…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (622+ words) The NHS has urged people who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or trying for a baby to speak to their doctor if taking atorvastatin. This is because it advises that if you're taking certain medications, you may need to take extra precautions....

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (275+ words) Brits have been given advice for when they spot a certain wild animal on beach walks. The Polzeath Beach Ranger Service in Cornwall shared a recent incident on its social media of a dead washed up seal pup, saying that…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (531+ words) Taking statins could slash the risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. Up to ten million Brits take statins to lower the risk of heart attack and strokes. Now scientists say the cholesterol-busting pill could be a new weapon against…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) Healthy teeth and gums result in much more than a Hollywood-style smile. Research has linked poor oral health with a range of conditions, including cardiovascular disease and dementia, while scientists are increasingly investigating a possible connection with Alzheimer’s. The problem…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (492+ words) Tesco has warned customers about a two-day isolation after one of its products may have been contaminated. The supermarket says the item could pose a risk of food poisoning because it might contain E. coli. Its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (311+ words) The best at-home teeth whitening kits are not created equal. If you want professional-quality results, it pays to do your research. In search of a gleaming white smile, I’ve been testing teeth whitening treatments, from powders and pens to strips…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (832+ words) Some people who are taking ibuprofen may want to avoid it until they speak with their doctor, says the NHS. Ibuprofen is a common painkiller that many of us have at home. And often we take it with a glass…...