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From painkillers to antibiotics: five medicines that could harm your hearing

Hearing loss isn’t just caused by loud noise – some medicines can harm your ears from the inside out.

21.07.2025 3

Dipa Kamdar

Going on holiday? What you need to know about taking your meds with you

Medicines rules every traveller should know.

18.07.2025 2

Dipa Kamdar

Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies

These Ayurvedic ingredients may support digestion, diabetes and hormones - but they’re not without risks.

17.07.2025 3

Dipa Kamdar

From athlete’s foot to smelly soles: why daily washing is key to healthy feet

Foot washing is essential for health as well as hygiene

11.07.2025 6

Dipa Kamdar

Motion sickness drug linked to cases of robbery and assault – here’s what you need to know about ‘devil’s breath’

Tasteless. Odourless. Potentially fatal. Scopolamine is raising alarms after reports of use in UK crime.

02.07.2025 6

Dipa Kamdar

Five prescription drugs that can make it harder to cope with the heat

Many common prescription drugs block the body’s ability to keep us cool.

26.06.2025 6

Dipa Kamdar

Some people are turning to nicotine gum and patches to treat long COVID brain fog

Is nicotine a useful remedy or a dangerous experiment?

25.06.2025 10

Dipa Kamdar

NHS to offer at-home cervical cancer screening – an expert explains what you need to know

From July 2025, most 25–49s with a negative HPV result will be screened every five years. At-home kits will help reach those who avoid cervical...

24.06.2025 10

Dipa Kamdar

Five common habits that might be harming your liver

Are your everyday habits damaging your liver? It’s not just alcohol – even sugar, painkillers, and sitting too much can take a toll.

17.06.2025 4

Dipa Kamdar

US state passes law allowing experimental drugs to be prescribed – a model for the future?

Under the new law, anyone in Montana can legally access drugs that have passed just one phase 1 clinical trial.

06.06.2025 4

Dipa Kamdar

Rosemary has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and even protection from Alzheimer’s

Rosemary isn’t just for roast potatoes. It may also support memory, protect brain cells and help fight inflammation — even showing promise in...

05.06.2025 4

Dipa Kamdar

Coffee can interfere with your medication – here’s what you need to know

Caffeine can speed up digestion, block drug absorption and even raise your heart rate when mixed with certain medicines.

30.05.2025 10

Dipa Kamdar

Why eating too much ginger, turmeric or cinnamon could interfere with your prescription medication

A dash of cinnamon or turmeric can boost flavour and may benefit health - but high dose supplements of the spices could do more harm than good.

09.05.2025 4

Dipa Kamdar

Bone broth is hyped by celebrities and hailed as a wellness superfood – here’s what the science says

Stars such as Salma Hayek and Gwyneth Paltrow are said to swear by it, but bone broth is far from a new discovery.

07.05.2025 4

Dipa Kamdar

Why losing belly fat with PCOS can be difficult – and what helps

‘PCOS belly’ isn’t just a TikTok trend – it’s a real symptom of a complex hormonal condition.

30.04.2025 30

Dipa Kamdar

From headaches to addiction: the risks of overusing nasal decongestant sprays

Can’t breathe without your nasal spray? You’re not alone. But here’s why that quick fix can cause long-term harm.

29.04.2025 6

Dipa Kamdar

Ashwagandha: this ancient herb is trending for its potential health benefits – but also comes with risks

Ashwagandha could help some people become more resilient to stress - but it could make others more ill.

22.04.2025 5

Dipa Kamdar

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 10

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 4

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 painkillers to antibiotics: five medicines that could harm your hearing

Dipa Kamdar

Going on holiday? What you need to know about taking your meds with you

Dipa Kamdar

Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies

Dipa Kamdar

From athlete’s foot to smelly soles: why daily washing is key to healthy feet

Dipa Kamdar

Motion sickness drug linked to cases of robbery and assault – here’s what you need to know about ‘devil’s breath’

Dipa Kamdar

Five prescription drugs that can make it harder to cope with the heat

Dipa Kamdar

Some people are turning to nicotine gum and patches to treat long COVID brain fog

Dipa Kamdar

NHS to offer at-home cervical cancer screening – an expert explains what you need to know

Dipa Kamdar

Five common habits that might be harming your liver

Dipa Kamdar

US state passes law allowing experimental drugs to be prescribed – a model for the future?

Dipa Kamdar

Rosemary has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and even protection from Alzheimer’s

Dipa Kamdar

Coffee can interfere with your medication – here’s what you need to know

Dipa Kamdar

Why eating too much ginger, turmeric or cinnamon could interfere with your prescription medication

Dipa Kamdar

Bone broth is hyped by celebrities and hailed as a wellness superfood – here’s what the science says

Dipa Kamdar

Why losing belly fat with PCOS can be difficult – and what helps

Dipa Kamdar

From headaches to addiction: the risks of overusing nasal decongestant sprays

Dipa Kamdar

Ashwagandha: this ancient herb is trending for its potential health benefits – but also comes with risks

Dipa Kamdar

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

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