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From popping painkillers to shortage of sleep, seven common habits that could be harming your kidneys

Kidney damage, then, can affect almost part of your body – but there are simple lifestyle changes you can make today to avoid harming your kidneys...

08.04.2025 4

Dipa Kamdar

Drinking pee to improve health is an ancient practice – but the risks outweigh the evidence

Urophagia, also known as urine therapy, is the practice of drinking urine. Here’s why the social media health trend is promoted by influencers –...

07.04.2025 9

Dipa Kamdar

Why rapid at-home PSA tests for prostate cancer are fast, convenient – and unreliable

A BBC investigation questioned the accuracy of rapid PSA home tests for prostate health.

27.03.2025 7

Dipa Kamdar

Coffee enemas probably won’t detox your system – they’re more likely to cause you serious damage

Enemas are medical procedures, not a form of self-care.

27.03.2025 3

Dipa Kamdar

A brief guide to vitamin and mineral supplements – when too much of a good thing can become toxic

Overdosing on vitamins and minerals could cause serious health issues.

20.03.2025 10

Dipa Kamdar

Why nicotine pouches may not be the best choice to help you to stop smoking

Nicotine pouches are becoming more popular but do we know if they’re safe?

19.03.2025 5

Dipa Kamdar

Treatment for Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is linked with risky behaviour – here’s what you need to know

Any drug that increases dopamine levels could theoretically be linked to impulse control disorders.

14.03.2025 8

Dipa Kamdar

Beyond depression: surprising health conditions antidepressants can treat

Antidepressants aren’t only useful for managing depression symptoms.

31.01.2025 6

Dipa Kamdar

Five healthy diet staples that may interact with prescription drugs

One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is making a commitment to healthier eating. Whether that’s eating more fruits and vegetables,...

06.01.2025 3

Dipa Kamdar

St John’s wort: six drug interactions you should know about

St John’s wort is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries to boost mood. Even today, many people use it as a natural treatment for...

13.12.2024 3

Dipa Kamdar

Five common drugs you should avoid using while breastfeeding

Around 92% of people living in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs make it possible to manage...

14.11.2024 5

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From popping painkillers to shortage of sleep, seven common habits that could be harming your kidneys

Dipa Kamdar

Drinking pee to improve health is an ancient practice – but the risks outweigh the evidence

Dipa Kamdar

Why rapid at-home PSA tests for prostate cancer are fast, convenient – and unreliable

Dipa Kamdar

Coffee enemas probably won’t detox your system – they’re more likely to cause you serious damage

Dipa Kamdar

A brief guide to vitamin and mineral supplements – when too much of a good thing can become toxic

Dipa Kamdar

Why nicotine pouches may not be the best choice to help you to stop smoking

Dipa Kamdar

Treatment for Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is linked with risky behaviour – here’s what you need to know

Dipa Kamdar

Beyond depression: surprising health conditions antidepressants can treat

Dipa Kamdar

Five healthy diet staples that may interact with prescription drugs

Dipa Kamdar

St John’s wort: six drug interactions you should know about

Dipa Kamdar

Five common drugs you should avoid using while breastfeeding

Dipa Kamdar