WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East
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No ifs, ands or butts about it
Squats and dead lifts are doing more than just making your gym pics Instagram-worthy
Dogs have been our companions for 15,800 years, study finds
Scientists don't know exactly what the first dogs looked like, but they have some ideas
The lesser-known meningitis symptom to look out for after Kent outbreak
Meningitis can be a deadly infection if left untreated.
Can the Ring Pro Beat Oura in the US Market?
Ultrahuman is officially back in the US and looking to disrupt the status quo with its most advanced smart ring …
What different changes to your fingernails can reveal about your health
There are 10 potential health indicators right at your fingertips.
Cooked meal can slash the risk of dementia in older adults
Cooking is a great form of physical activity that also stimulates the brain and senses — no matter your skill …
Talking about politics at work may actually help improve your well-being, study finds
Most employees are ‘not looking to pick fights at work’ but hope to vent frustrating feelings, researchers say
‘I dismissed my symptoms as food poisoning. Then meningitis almost killed me’
Hannah Ewing, 26, says the bacterial meningitis outbreak in Kent has left her fearful
How to look after your lungs this spring
The change in seasons brings fluctuating temperatures, high pollen and increased moisture, which can trigger symptoms such as wheezing.
I’m a hair loss specialist. This is why your hair thins as you get older
Hair thinning is a very common experience later in life, but why does it happen?
Proof your house and stop sneezing this spring
How to minimise those allergies as we head into high-pollen season
Woman in agony saved from paralysis by artificial intelligence physiotherapist
Amie Smith, a 47-year-old carer, was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome, a severe spinal condition, following an innovative AI-assisted consultation
The hobby that can rewire your brain and help you build resilience
Writing can help you to process information and regulate your emotions
I tried a vibration plate for one month. Here’s what happened
Are vibration plates any more than just a gimmick? The Independent’s science correspondent Julia Musto consults the experts
Allergy season is here. Here’s how to keep your symptoms at bay
An allergist says nasal sprays are among the most effective treatments, but are often used incorrectly
Why is my hair thinning as I get older?
Hair thinning is a very common experience later in life, and is often considered a natural part of the ageing …
Vibration plates are suddenly everywhere. What I learned after one (very shaky) month
Are vibration plates any more than just a gimmick? The Independent’s science correspondent Julia Musto consults the experts
Allergy season is here. Here’s how to beat it
Treatments for seasonal allergies have become notably more effective over the last decade
Let’s hear it for the anti-nepo babies who are making their own way
Anna Wintour’s son Charles is a doctor, Bruce Springteen son Sam is a firefighter and Jamie Oliver’s 22-year-old daughter is …