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Religious rituals are practised all around the world – and experts may now know why they're so popular.Researchers have discovered that taking part in ceremonies like baptisms and bat mitzvahs appears to trigger the release of opioids in…

Joanne McShane’s migraines left her severely nauseous – once so badly she had to be sick into a bin at work.The 47-year-old health visitor was in a work meeting when she was suddenly overwhelmed by a wave of nausea and stabbing head pain…

When introduced in the 1990s it seemed almost miraculous – a cheap tablet with few side effects that promised to banish the misery of heartburn caused by acid reflux.No wonder, then, that omeprazole quickly became one of the UK’s most…

With around three million people in the UK admitting they took illegal drugs in the past year, it's clear that drug-use is becoming ever more normalised.Across every sector of society, from young party-goers to students and from…

A Texas doctor has claimed that the Mona Lisa's model was overweight and the rise of Ozempic-like drugs could remove the depiction of larger people in contemporary art and further stigmatize obesity. Doctor Michael Yafi, a pediatric…

Donald Trump has unveiled a string of drug pricing deals he says will slash the cost of prescription medicines for Americans – but the reality is more complicated.The White House this week announced its 17th voluntary agreement with a…

Just 25 minutes of yoga a day could slash blood pressure as effectively as some medication, research suggests.British researchers analyzed data from 30 studies involving more than 2,600 obese or overweight adults who regularly practiced…

How well your weight loss drugs work may not depend on dosage, diet or adherence. In fact, their effectiveness may be entirely out of your control. How well you respond to the drugs could be prewritten into your DNA. Researchers in…

When Mike Wakeman, 65, went for his annual NHS health check last year, the pharmacist expected to walk away with a clean bill of health. With a keen interest in nutrition, Mike says he has always understood the importance of eating a…

By EMILY JOSHU STERNE, US SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER Published: 11:25 EST, 10 November 2025 | Updated: 12:12 EST, 10 November 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- …