New cheek test that requires a simple swab could predict how long you’ll live
HOW long someone has left to live can be calculated by taking a simple mouth swab, according to a new study.Scientists say a "cheeky" discovery…
Keeping fit can help ease brutal impact of hangovers after nights out, scientists claim
REGULAR exercise will reduce the horror of hangovers, scientists claim.A study found that drinkers who keep fit suffer less after a night on the booze.1Keeping…
World’s fattest orangutan Oshine ballooned to 15st on diet of jelly & marshmallows – before miraculous weight loss
OSHINE, known as the world's fattest orangutan, ballooned to an astonishing 15 stone while on a diet of jelly and marshmallows before her miraculous weight…
Extra iron to boost energy, zinc to fight infections & other supplements that will give your health a boost this autumn
WHILE enjoying the last burst of summer sunshine, it’s natural that you might start to feel a bit glum.Believe it or not, today marks the…
I tried 7 supplements that claim to curb hunger – 3 really worked and my favourite stopped me reaching for biscuits
CAN'T stop snacking? It can be frustrating when your meals are healthy and balanced but in between, you find yourself knee deep in the biscuit…
Young people get 66% of calories from ultra-processed foods linked to obesity, heart disease and cancer, study warns
TWO thirds of a British teenager’s diet is junk, according to a study.Cambridge and Bristol university researchers estimate 66 per cent of calories come from…
‘It’s crucial’, warns travel expert revealing perfect way to ‘beat jet lag’ on your getaways this summer
A TRAVEL expert has revealed the perfect way travellers can “beat” jet lag while on their summer getaway. Travelling across time zones can be a…
Feeling lonely ‘increases your risk of silent killer by 56%’, experts warn
LONG-term loneliness may increase a person’s risk of stroke by 56 per cent, a new study shows. Loneliness has already been linked with heart disease,…
Drinking alcohol on a flight could be deadly – even for young, healthy people, scientists warn
BOOZING on a flight could be deadly, scientists have warned. Many holidaygoers will celebrate jetting off on their travels with an alcoholic beverage; some may…
Routine NHS health MOT could ‘map your 10-year risk of dementia, heart attack, stroke and fatty liver disease
ROUTINE NHS health MOT could tell map risk of dementia and other diseases, research has revealed. Millions of Brits are eligible for the free check-up every…
Obese Brits struggling to work as study shows overweight people take more sick days
OBESE Britons are struggling to work as a study shows overweight people take more sick days. Just being overweight, like two thirds of UK adults,…
My baby girl was 2 days old and I was planning my own funeral after my ‘dry cough’ was dismissed as ‘normal’
A MUM revealed she planned her own funeral just days after giving birth - after her severe heart failure was dismissed as "normal signs of…
Mrs Hinch’s dad’s health battle saw him suffer with life-long ‘chest, lung & heart’ problems before his death
MRS Hinch's dad suffered life-long "chest, lung and heart" problems and endured a three-week hospital stint before his death. Sophie Hinchcliffe announced her dad Alan's death…
British women’s health and wellbeing lags behind those in much of the EU, shock study finds
BRITISH women’s health and wellbeing is trailing those in much of the EU, a study has found. The UK fared poorly on health procedures such…
Glenn Hoddle calls on Sun readers to learn CPR after brushes with death – watch how to do life-saving basics in 15mins
ENGLAND football legend Glenn Hoddle has kicked off a campaign to teach more than a quarter of a million of us lifesaving CPR, inspired by…
Can the viral 10-2-20 workout really help you lose weight in just 20 minutes? We ask the experts
THERE'S always some sort of fitness craze brewing on TikTok. The latest one - dubbed the 10-2-20 workout - sounds deceptively simple and involves a…
My mouth is so dry, I can’t swallow, help! Dr Zoe Williams answers your health questions
WE give our kids yoghurt and cheese to help them “grow strong”, but forget about our own bone health as we age. Adults’ bones constantly…
Eat to beat your menopause symptoms from beetroot for hot flushes to kiwi for sleep – and foods to avoid
BEETROOT for hot flushes and blackberries for night sweats - whatever your menopause symptoms, you could ease them with your diet. Eating the ‘right’ things…
Tom Lockyer reveals warning signs in two Premier League games before Luton captain suffered cardiac arrest on pitch
TOM LOCKYER revealed he had warning signs of lightheadedness in two Prem games before his cardiac arrest. The Luton skipper, 29, was "technically dead" for…
More than 1 BILLION people around the world are now obese and at risk of killer diseases – including 159m children
ONE billion people worldwide are now fat, says the World Health Organization. Obesity rates have rocketed since 1990, doubling in adults and quadrupling in children…