That coffee kick, but without the bad bits: Our resident GP (and caffeine connoisseur) on why you should ditch those sugar-laden frappés for THE summer health drink

That coffee kick, but without the bad bits: Our resident GP (and caffeine connoisseur) on

I am very particular - some might say obsessional - about what goes in my cup, writes DR ELLIE CANNON, so of course I've been intrigued by the new coffee trend: the cold-brew.It's basically ground coffee that's been steeped in cold water for more than 24 hours and then drip-filtered. It's always served black, and connoisseurs claim the gentle brewing preserves the natural, sweeter flavour of the coffee bean, as well as the more subtle 'tones' of different roasts.

Protein IS the secret to staving off hunger pangs: Snacking on nuts and seeds in the afternoon can help beat obesity

Indulging in an afternoon snack rich in protein or soy helps stave off hunger and the desire to gorge on unhealthy foods in the evening, researchers at the University of Missouri discovered.

After Cannes 'banned' women wearing flat shoes on the red carpet, one expert reveals just how damaging high heels are to the body

An expert from the University of Salford, explains how high heels can change the way we walk, trigger painful bunions and ulcers as well as increasing the risk of low back pain and ankle injuries.

Outrage as women with ovarian cancer are denied revolutionary drug that keeps disease at bay for up to five years

Olaparib, which has been found to keep ovarian cancer at bay for up to five years, is to be rejected by the Cancer Drugs Fund, in a move doctors have called 'disgraceful'.

The dark side of meditation and mindfulness: Treatment can trigger mania, depression and psychosis, new book claims

The book, The Buddha Pill: Can Meditation Change You?, has been written by British psychologists. Other s argue the shortage of rigorous statistical studies into the negative effects of meditation is a 'scandal',

Revealed, what your Facebook status says about YOU: Narcissists post about achievements, while neurotic people write about their partners

Narcissists post about their diet, exercise and achievements as they seek validation, while those with low self esteem write about relationships to quell insecurities, a study by Brunel University found.

The little girl who blisters so violently she can't even get a cuddle from mum: Rare condition means huge sores erupt at the slightest touch or movement 

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Tia Price, two, from Hertfordshire, suffers from from epidermolysis bullosa, which which causes her skin to blister in response to heat, light and touch.

'I lost 3st in four months by eating MORE food,' says mother who was warned her contraception wouldn't work because she was so fat

Glasgow woman 'lose 3st in four months by eating MORE food'

Emma Bowie, 23, from Glasgow, ballooned to nearly 15at (95kg) after giving birth to her daughter (she is pictured left). Doctors warned she had a BMI of 32.5, which put her in the obese category. They said she would have to stop taking the contraceptive patch, which is only suitable for women who weigh less than 14st (90kg) as it is less effective in heavier women and raises the risk of blood clots. This was the wake-up call she needed and she vowed to slim down. She cut out takeaways, crisps and chocolate and began cooking meals including salads, pasta and stir fries from scratch. Within four months she weighed 11st 2lb (71kg) (she is pictured, centre and right). Incredibly, she says she now eats more food than before. She said: It's strange to think I eat a lot more now than I ever did before, but it just goes to show that you don't have to starve yourself.'

Google searches for anxiety and depression soar, while those for dementia and diabetes double: Search engine reveals the state of the nation's health 

A new poll, by private healthcare company Bupa, reveals four in five people turn to the internet for health advice with inquiries about anxiety tripling, and dementia and diabetes queries doubling in the last five years.

Businessman only discovered he had terminal lung cancer when his DAUGHTER spotted the diagnosis in his medical notes

George Thacker, 68, from Hinkley, Leicestershire, was named in a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, who called the hospital's blunder 'appalling'.

Catching a simple infection can damage your IQ for several YEARS, study warns

Danish researchers say the link is very real - and the more infections a person suffers, the bigger the damage to their brain power.

Malaria will be virtually eradicated by 2030, World Health Organisation declares

At a meeting at the WHO in Geneva this week, an 'ambitious' plan was agreed to cut malaria cases by 40 per cent by 2020 and by 90 per cent by 2030.

We're drinking more than we think: Not counting tipples at special occasions means 12million bottles of wine a WEEK are 'missing' from official statistics

People losing track of how much they drink on holidays adds up to 12 million bottles a week going 'missing', says a study of more than 6,000 Britons, because surveys usually ask for an average.

Is this the end of bathroom scales? Two thirds of women use the fit of their JEANS to tell if they have gained weight

Experts say women rely on the fit of their clothes as they're more concerned about their appearance than their weight, while half of men stick to the scales to gauge if they've piled on the pounds.

Mother whose face was ravaged by cancer bravely releases images of her features being painstakingly reconstructed  

Mother whose face was ravaged by cancer bravely releases images of her features being

Helen Butchart, 54, from Fife, saw her dentist after developing a swelling in her face. But when treatment - including antibiotics and the removal of three teeth - failed to help, she was referred on. It was then that doctors revealed the real -and devastating cause of her symptoms - cancer of the sinuses. To make matters worse, it was so aggressive that surgeons, in a painstaking 22-hour operation, were forced to remove her right eye. They also had to create a new cheekbone and palate using bone from her shoulder blade. Now, in a bid to raise awareness of her condition - and much needed funds for the hospital that treated her - Mrs Butchart has bravely released pictures of the reconstruction surgery.

Breast cancer survivors who have undergone double mastectomies pose topless for powerful unisex underwear campaign that defies gender stereotypes

Breast cancer survivors Emily Jensen, Jodi Jaecks and Melanie 'Melly' Testa star alongside androgynous model Rain Dove in genderless brand Play Out's latest underwear campaign.

Alcohol DOES make you friendlier - but only to certain people: Drink encourages people to bond with friends, but exclude outsiders

Ian Mitchell, Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, says alcohol can make you feel euphoric, bold, less risk averse and friendlier to certain 'in groups' people (stock image).

Major prostate cancer breakthrough as study finds men with 'untreatable tumours' could be helped by drugs already on hospital shelves

The Institute of Cancer Research findings mean that many men on trial given weeks and months to live are still alive a year on - a development hailed as 'incredibly exciting' by charities.

Four in five doctors admit to prescribing POINTLESS treatments to get pushy patients off their backs, poll reveals 

A new poll revealed 83 per cent of doctors questioned admitted to giving antibiotics, ordering scans, X-rays and other tests needlessly, after buckling to pressure from expectant patients.

Revealed, the items DIRTIER than a toilet seat, including tap handles, food menus and your own make-up bag

The items DIRTIER than a toilet seat, including tap handles and your make-up bag

A kitchen tap harbours 44 times more bacteria than a toilet seat, while a handbag is covered in up to 10 times more germs, a new infographic by Plumbworld reveals. It shows common items teeming with more bugs than your loo, including restaurant menus, smartphones, light switches, lift buttons, handbags and steering wheels. Hygiene expert Dr Lisa Ackerley advises washing one's hands after going to the loo, after using public transport and whenever entering the home to prevent the spread of infection.

How your NAIL POLISH could be damaging your health: Cosmetic contains chemicals linked to fertility problems and cancer, scientist warns

Nail care products contain toxic chemicals which can damage the nervous system, upset hormones, and cause cancer and fertility problems, Dr Thu Quach, of Stanford University, said.

Is chamomile tea the secret to a long life? Herbal brew can slash the risk of an early death

Chamomile tea was linked with a 29 per cent lower risk of early death from all causes - but only in women - researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch found.

Is the key to beating obesity the thunder god vine ? Ancient Chinese remedy led to a 45% decrease in body weight in obese mice

Obese woman

An extract from the thunder god vine reduced food intake in obese mice, researchers found. Experts say it could lead to 'novel and powerful treatment for obesity'.

Mothers who have a C-section CAN give birth naturally the next time, landmark report claims

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found those mothers who opt for natural birth after a previous C-section had a low rate of complications.

Dying anorexic actress, 37, who weighs approximately 40 pounds, makes heart-wrenching video plea for help as hospitals say she is 'too skinny to treat'

Anorexic Rachael Farrokh makes video for help as she is 'too skinny to treat'

Rachael Farrokh, 37, from San Clemente, Southern California, developed anorexia more than 10 years ago after losing her job and struggling to get over a painful memory from her past. Now, she has released a video on YouTube spotlighting her fight against the life-threatening eating disorder. In the footage, she explains how her condition has severely declined in recent months, leaving her emaciated and too weak to move around on her own. She also reveals how her husband, Ron Edmondson, has had to quit his job to become her 24-hour caregiver, while area hospitals won't treat her because her 'dangerous' weight makes her a 'liability'. 'There's one hospital across the country that can help, and my chances are very slim. We need your help,' a gaunt-looking Ms Farrokh says in the video, asking viewers to donate 'anything you can'. Pictured bottom right is Mr Farrokh before anorexia took hold.

Sugar tax on food firms to pay for obesity: Health minister warns companies that produce food or drinks that lead to poor lifestyles will be penalised

George Freeman, the life sciences minister, told an audience at the Hay Festival that companies that continue to produce foods that lead to poor lifestyles will be penalised.

Asda will STEAM CLEAN a third of its chickens in fight against potentially lethal food poisoning bug

The process, known as SonoSteam, is part of a wider strategy to reduce levels of campylobacter on the birds it sells amid concerns that shoppers are being put at risk.

The secret to a happy marriage? A husband who goes to the gym: Women are more content with a buff husband (surprise, surprise!) 

Wives are less likely to feel depressed if their spouse goes to the gym - even if they themselves do little exercise, researchers from Yale University School of Public Health found.

Beware the 'low-fat' labels: Why 'healthy' options such as granola, rice cakes and smoothies are destroying your diet 

Manufacturers use terms like 'good for you', 'low fat' and 'no added sugar' on packaging to tempt health-conscious shoppers but nutritionist Sarah Flower warns they don't always mean what you think.

Woman who lived 26 years with learning difficulties discovers there is a hole in her brain the size of a LEMON

Cole Cohen told she had learning difficulties actually has a hole in her brain

For 26 years, everything was a challenge for Cole Cohen. She couldn't do basic sums, reading an analog clock was impossible, and she could never tell how far away an oncoming car was. It was all put down to 'learning difficulties', and she was put on medication for attention deficit disorder (ADD). But finally in 2007, at the age of 26, she managed to get a doctor in her native Portland, Oregon, to give her an MRI scan. Mystery solved: she has a hole in her brain the size of a lemon.

Warning to the over 50s: Stepping out in the sun can be MORE dangerous than you think

Cancer experts said people over the age of 50 are likely to ignore advice to stay safe in the sun. But many, they warned, are on the road to developing skin cancer, having suffered damage to the DNA on their faces.

How trendy sunglasses can leave you blind: The shocking truth behind high street shades and what they're doing to your eyes

Vicky Lorimer has to have a growth removed from her right eye UV damage is the problem. Helen Walmsley, 62, has also suffered UV damage and lost her right eye to cancer four years ago.

World's first blood test that can diagnose IBS: Breakthrough could help millions avoid years of invasive tests, painful symptoms and misdiagnosis

Two simple blood tests have been developed by scientists at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA. They can confirm if a patients developed IBS because of food poisoning, a common cause of the condition.

'I want nothing more than to hear my children': Emotional video captures the incredible moment three deaf people hear the voices of their families and friends

'I want nothing more than to hear my children': Emotional video captures the incredible

A new video, created by streaming service Spotify and hearing aid manufacturer Starkey Hearing Foundation, captures the incredible moment that the men and women, who live in Puerto Princesa, one of the poorest areas in the Philippines, are made able to hear sounds, after being given new, very sensitive hearing aids.

Taking paracetamol while pregnant 'could harm baby boys': Drug raises risk of conditions such as infertility and cancer later in life

The popular painkiller is often taken by pregnant women 'without a second thought' and they should consider whether the benefits outweigh the risks, Edinburgh University researchers said.

Former anorexic who cooked her way back to health: Teenager whose weight dropped to just six stone crowdfunds recipe book to help others beat eating disorders

Nicola Davis, 18, from Box, Wiltshire, started starving herself two years ago and used to weigh six stone. The recovering anorexic is raising funds to publish a cookbook that will help fellow sufferers get better.

The 7 embarrassing symptoms you should NEVER ignore, from bloating to profuse sweating and a low sex drive

From incontinence to an abnormal smell from the vagina might be embarrassing, Dr Deyo Famuboni, a GP in London, reveals the embarrassing problems that shouldn't be ignored.

'We're all pooing wrong,' claims scientist, who says we should be squatting, NOT sitting

Giulia Enders, a German microbiologist, adds the sitting technique may also explain why piles and constipation are more common in the West than in Asia, where squatting is the norm.

Brave vicar records emotional video to tell congregation she has HIV after an attack

Portsmouth vicar Hayley Young records video to tell congregation she has HIV

Reverend Hayley Young, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, was diagnosed with the disease after she was attacked in 2013. As the strong anti-viral drugs she was taking began to cause side effects - including hair loss - she decided she had to tell her congregation. The widely-praised four-minute film (left) made by the Reverend (pictured, right, before she suffered hair-loss) ends with the message: 'I'm the same as I was before. Just a bit more positive.'

STOP the obsession with GPs working weekends, says BMA boss who warns there aren't enough doctors to cover even five days a week

Dr Chaand Nagpaul of the British Medical Association urged David Cameron and the Government to put aside the 'pipe dreams of tomorrow' in favour of 'resuscitating' general practice today.

Thousands of patients suffer as nurses fail to respond to call bells: Only 13% say they were attended to right away 

Forty per cent of the 59,083 British patients who were surveyed said there were not always enough nurses on duty including 11 per cent who said the ward was constantly understaffed.

Are we one step closer to discovering the elixir of youth? Enzyme that triggers muscle wasting could be key to REVERSING signs of ageing

Researchers at the University of Birmingham believe that after identifying the role of a specific enzyme in triggering muscle wasting, they could develop ways of reversing adverse effects of ageing.

You CAN worry yourself to death: Anxiety and depression is linked with increased risk of dying from liver disease

People who scored highly for symptoms of psychological distress were more likely to die from liver disease than those with low scores, University of Edinburgh researchers found.

From jelly-belly to six-pack! Overweight man who couldn't find clothes to fit shows off incredible physique after shedding FOUR STONE by ditching takeaways

Overweight man shows off physique after shedding FOUR STONE by ditching takeaways

Jack Jerrom, from Clayhall, Essex, decided something needed to change after he couldn't find clothes to fit him anymore, tipping the scales at 17 stone 12lbs (left). The 21-year-old would repeatedly return home empty handed after shopping trips, struggling to find shops that stocked clothes big enough. Since ditching his unhealthy diet and starting a rigorous exercise regime, the 21-year-old has gone to lose four stone (right) and get a job as a Civil Engineer apprentice.

Could COFFEE be nature's Viagra? Men who drink caffeine every day are 42% less likely to suffer impotence

Drinking one or two mugs of coffee a day reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction, as caffeine relaxes the arteries in the penis, thus increasing blood flow, University of Texas researchers found.

Skipping meals makes you GAIN weight: Fasting causes belly fat and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes

Rather than skipping meals, eating small meals throughout the day might help with weight loss, experts from Ohio State University said.

I can't believe I won't hear your laughter-filled voice ever again: The heart-tugging testimony from one woman to her best friend as she battles the unrelenting cruelties of motor neurone disease 

I can't believe I won't hear your laughter-filled voice ever again: The heart-tugging

Julia Lawrence and Teresa Newham, from Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, have known each other since their mothers met at a baby weighing clinic. They have remained friends for the last 47 years, although even Julia admits their relationship has had its highs and lows. Now, Teresa, 47, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), this stops nerves in the brain and spinal cord sending signals to muscles. Sufferers will gradually lose their ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe. Teresa stopped being able to speak last Christmas, but despite this has bravely fought the disease and even got married to her partner Paul in April. She is now actively involved in raising awareness of MND as well as working alongside the Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases in London.

No need to cough up for Calpol - it's FREE on the NHS: Thousands discover they're entitled to various medications after mother's Facebook post goes viral

The NHS Minor Ailment Scheme was first introduced more than a decade ago and entitles parents to free medication for their children from local participating pharmacies.

Plagued by mozzies? Can't feel pain? You must be in love! The extraordinary ways that romance can affect your body

Always thought love made you do unexpected things? Turns out you were right! Science finally shows all the surprising ways love and romance can affect your body - but it's likely you never thought of these.

38 MPs enjoy freebies worth £60,000 from tobacco giant: Politicians attended sporting and entertainment events at time company was battling plans for plain packaging 

An investigation found the politicians accepted a total of £60,000 of hospitality since 2010 from Japan Tobacco International, which makes the brands Camel, Winston, Benson and Hedges, and Silk Cut.

Why a cold snap is 20 times more lethal than a heatwave - and there are more deaths caused by moderate hot or cold than extreme temperatures

Researchers analysed more than 74 million deaths in 13 countries, and discovered that deaths due to moderately hot or cold weather substantially exceed those resulting from extreme weather.

Could YOU survive on just beans on toast? Man, 25, eats the student staple for EVERY meal, but doctors say he is perfectly healthy

Could YOU survive on just beans on toast? Man, 25, eats the student staple for EVERY meal,

Gary Watkinson, 25, from Huddersfield, claims he eats nothing but baked beans on toast for every single meal - and the only time he has branched out to another food group is when he ate chips on a holiday to Indonesia. Concerned about his diet, he went for a medical check up recently, where doctors said he was perfectly healthy. Nutritionists say beans are a good source of protein and fibre, giving Mr Watkinson enough energy and protecting him from cancer. However, his diet lacks fruit and vegetables, therefore his immune system is likely to be low and his bones may become brittle as he ages. Mr Watkinson says he is unlikely ever to change his diet. He said: 'I don't know why I won't eat anything else, I just never have and can't stomach the thought of other foods.'

One in FOUR people die from avoidable disease that could be prevented by living a healthier lifestyle - and MEN are most at risk

New figures show 23 per cent of deaths in England and Wales - 114,740 of 506,790 deaths - were from avoidable causes including coronary heart disease and cancer.

Women's desire for sex peaks in their 20s - but it's downhill from there as fatigue and anxiety set in as the menopause looms

EXCLUSIVE: Some women are spending up to 20 years battling insomnia, mood swings and sore joints - unaware they could be seeking treatment, the survey for Healthspan found.

Couple who were best friends as schoolgirls and married after one had a sex change operation have now had a baby boy

Toni Harper,22, and Sean Horton, 25, with their new baby Romany, 16 weeks, pictured at their home in Bristol. See SWNS story SWBABY: Two former schoolgirl best friends are getting married after one of them had a sex change to become a MAN - and they are now expecting a child. Toni Harper, 22, met Sean Horton, 25, through friends when they were aged 12 and 15 and he was a pretty blonde girl called Sian. They became inseparable and Sean even 'came out' to best friend Toni after years of torment about his gender and sexuality. Sean started hormone treatment and Toni fell in love him as his voice voice lowered and he grew facial hair.

Toni Harper, 22, and Sean Horton, 26, from Knowle, Bristol, first met as teenagers when Sean was a girl called Sian. Now they've had a son called Romany Martin, born after four rounds of IVF.

New mother was forced to 'catch her bowel and intestines' when C-section scar popped open after the stitches were removed

New mother was forced to 'catch her bowel and intestines' when C-section scar popped open

Sam Bell, 28, from Hampshire (right, with partner Matt and son Mitchell), gave birth to daughter Chloe by planned Caesarean and was discharged three days later. Five days after giving birth she was visited at home by a midwife who routinely removed the stitch. But shortly after the simple procedure, Ms Bell swung her legs off the bed to stand up - and felt like her trousers were 'sticking' to her. Upon undoing the zip, she was horrified to see the wound reopen - and claims she saw part of her intestines and bowel protruding out. Following an operation, which required 20 staples to hold her organs in place, she has returned home - and wants to make other women aware of what can happen.

Father's anger as four-year-old daughter is forced to wait 50 HOURS to receive three stitches for a split lip

Cassara Rodgers, four, from Glasgow, was not able to eat while she was waiting as she was due to have an anaesthetic, leaving her so hungry she began to vomit bile.

Having a family history of breast cancer does not affect the outcome of treatment, study finds 

Breast cancer recurrence rates are no higher in women with a family history of the disease than those with no history of cancer, doctors from the University of Southampton found.

Left to die in an NHS hospital: The pensioner who 'perished after on-call doctors failed to answer calls for help amid chaotic night in A&E;'

James May, 76, from Great Yarmouth died at the James Paget Hospital when 'chaos' descended on A&E; and the on-call consultants refused to come into the hospital to help when called, an inquest has heard.

The cancer patients being failed by the NHS: Number waiting for life-saving treatment is highest since records began

In the last three months, nearly 5,688 waited more than 62 days for treatment after urgently being referred by their GP with suspect symptoms, new figures from NHS England show.

The video that will change the way you look at life: Heartbreaking humble requests of cancer patients who simply want to walk a few steps or feel fresh air on their faces

The video that will change the way you look at life: Heartbreaking humble requests of

The film, created by Spain's Association of Adolescents, shows both healthy people and patients with cancer talking about what they would do if they were granted just one wish. It then juxtaposes the dreams of young cancer patients such as Cristina, 12 (main image), who just wants to go for a walk and feel the air blowing against her face, with their healthy counterparts, who want expensive holidays. As the cancer patients and their relatives give their answers - which include enjoying the sight of flowers and spending time with their family - healthy people are sat in the same room, separated from them by a screen which blocks their view. They film shows some of them bursting into tears (pictured inset) as the answers are so heartwarming.

Bullying victims 'more likely to be obese': Number of overweight men and women would drop by 12 per cent if there were no childhood taunts

Children who are bullied in childhood are at greater risk of obesity, strokes and heart attacks later on, researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London have found.

Children of the 90s are THREE times as likely to be obese as their parents and grandparents 

Researchers at University College London warned the trend is a 'daunting public health threat', leaving children at greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and arthritis.

'I've banished all my menopausal symptoms by going VEGAN,' claims woman, 47 

Lorraine Palmer, from Wolverhampton, says cutting out all meat and dairy products has eliminated her hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, bad skin and depression.

Panic attacks. Wild mood swings. Worrying weight loss. The middle-class teenagers whose pushy parents have turned them into the ANXIOUS generation 

Is pressure to succeed turning teens into the ANXIOUS generation?

As up to 40 per cent of middle-class teenagers from comfortable backgrounds appear to be suffering from worrying psychological symptoms, parenting author Tanith Carey asks the important question; 'What's causing Generation Anxiety?' Pictures: Rhiannon Quinche (left), now 19, from Greenwich, has suffered from anxiety since she was 10; Melanie Winder (right), now 15, from Manchester, has an anxiety disorder called selective mutism.

The hormone that gets us drunk on love: How chemical oxytocin is similar to alcohol as it makes us more trusting and generous 

The similarities between alcohol and oxytocin - a hormone released by new mothers, lovers and even doting dog owners - are 'striking', say British researchers.

Mothers coo to their children while fathers avoid baby talk - but BOTH approaches help babies learn to speak

Mothers coo to their children in a high pitch, with their voices rising and falling, while fathers avoid baby talk and address children like adults, Washington State University experts found.

Mother's heartbreak as toddler ravaged by aggressive cancer treatment is left with mottled skin - and given just months to live

Mother's heartbreak as toddler ravaged by aggressive cancer treatment is left with mottled

Three-year-old J'ssiah Brown, from Camberwell in London, has been given just months to live after his leukaemia returned. Treatment combined with liver failure he suffered has left his skin mottled. Such is the severity of the condition that his mother Jeanene Walters has been accused of burning her son. The toddler beat odds of a million-to-one when his older brother donated his bone marrow to help him combat leukaemia. But such is the vicious nature of the disease, it has returned. Full-time carer Ms Walters, said: 'This time, they said there was nothing more they could do. J'ssiah had received too much chemotherapy in his short life and they feared he couldn't take any more.'

Could video games increase your risk of Alzheimer's? Navigating virtual worlds can reduce grey matter and make you prone to mental illness, claims study

Research by the University of Montreal found a link to mental illness. They claimed that gaming uses the caudate nucleus (shown) in the brain. This can lead to a loss of grey matter in the hippocampus.

No bananas please, we're vegetarian! The foods you think are safe to eat but actually contain SECRET animal products 

Vegan campaigner Karin Ridgers, the founder of VeggieVision TV, reveals a surprising list of vegetarian foods that can contain animal products either from pesticides or food colouring.

Are you washing your bra TOO MUCH? Experts warn that over-laundering your intimates can damage your breasts - and advise doing it only once every ten days

Experts have lifted the lid on how often women should wash their bras and it seems many people are doing it too often. According to a textile analyst, over-washed bras can damage the breasts.

An orgasm day can lower a man's risk of prostate cancer by 20%, study reveals 

Those who ejaculate 21 times a month or more cut their risk by 22 per cent, compared to those who only orgasm four to seven times a month, Harvard Medical School doctors found.

The picture that could save YOUR life: Cancer patient's Facebook photo of dimple on her breast goes viral days before her mastectomy

Breast cancer patient Lisa Royle's Facebook photo of dimple on breast

Lisa Royle, 42, from Manchester (far left), posted this picture (right) of her left breast showing a small dimple and urged other women to check their breasts for the signs of cancer. She said: 'I never thought I would post a boob picture on Facebook, but I thought I would before it gets chopped off next week. So here it is. This all that I found on my boob. Very subtle dimples underneath that could easily be missed when we're all rushing round getting ready in a morning. Please take time to look at your boobs. It could save your life (inset).' The picture has been shared more than 55,000 times and has received more than 32,000 likes.

Should all over 70s be prescribed statins? Cholesterol-lowering drugs slash risk of stroke by a third, experts claim

French scientists in Montpelier and Bordeaux say the cholesterol-lowering drugs should be offered to pensioners even if they are fit and healthy and have never suffered a stroke or heart problems.

How cannabis wrecks the lungs: Those who have even ONE joint a week are more likely to suffer breathing problems than those who smoke regular tobacco

People who smoke cannabis weekly are more likely to suffer bronchitis symptoms - and in heavy users, the symptoms remained years after they quit, University of Otago experts found.

New mothers suffering postnatal depression SHOULDN'T rule out medication: Study finds antidepressants can help eradicate baby blues 

Experts at King's College London found antidepressants are associated with better rates of treatment response and remission for women with postnatal depression.

Can't get your child to sleep through the night? There's an app for that: SleepHero uses a parent's voice to lull babies into slumber

SleepHero was developed by Rob Tong, from Surrey, UK, after too many sleepless nights with his young son and daughter. The app (shown) can play a recording of a parent singing or speaking.

What's really unhealthier - binge drinking or a small daily tipple? The results of this unique experiment - by identical twin doctors - will surprise you 

What's really unhealthier - binge drinking or a small daily tipple?

Chris and Alexander van Tullekens star in a Horizon documentary about alcohol which studies the effects of 21 units of alcohol a week. Chris drinks them spread out over the week for one month while Alexander drinks them all in one binge session once a week for a month. Will these different drinking patterns affect their health?

Could ingredient found in moisturisers help improve IVF rates? Scientists hope it could help 'sperm STICK to the egg'

Scientists at the University of Leeds believe hyaluronic acid, normally found in beauty products to improve the skin's elasticity, could help sperm stick to the human egg when it's released from the ovary.

Nervy? Losing weight? Why thinking it's simply stress could be a terrible mistake 

Hettie Byrne 18 who suffers from Hyperthyroidism and has been taking Carbrimazole to help her body to slow down to a normal pace. Photograph by Rann Chandric on Monday 30th March 2015

Hettie Byrne, 18, suffers from hyperthyroidism. The condition speeds the metabolism meaning she has a raised level of thyroid hormone and gets a rapid heartbeat.

He's got TWO types of skin cancer, so why won't MP Michael stay out of the sun? 

British Conservative Party politician Michael Fabricant in his Westminster office, London, England.
Michael Fabricant was today ordered by No 10 to apologise for saying he might punch a female columnist ?in the throat?.
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant made the comments about Independent journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown after she appeared in a live TV debate. Mr Fabricant said on Twitter: ?I could never appear on a discussion prog with
[her] I would either end up with a brain haemorrhage or by punching her in the throat.? He has since apologised.

Like many men, Michael Fabricant, 64, Conservative MP for Lichfield, did not give too much thought to his health and rarely visited his GP.

Holding your breath can beat lethal side-effect of breast radiotherapy 

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Sarah Cornes, 55, from Kingston, South-West London, had an aggressive form of breast cancer. She was told she'd need surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

How to get all the nutrients you need in one day's food (crisps and wine included) 

How to get all the nutrients you need in one day's food (crisps and wine included) 

How easy is it to get everything you need from your diet? Here, Good Health has put together a day's balanced diet that would provide at least 100 per cent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of all 17 major vitamins and minerals - all for around 1,900 calories.

Are YOU addicted to your smartphone? From separation anxiety to sheer panic if the battery dies, take this quiz to reveal the extent of your
problem

Nomophobia - anxiety over being separated from a smartphone - is on the rise, with women more likely to be affected than men, social psychologists from Iowa State University discovered.

Why nuts really are the super snack - and which type you should be eating

For years, the high fat content of nuts was seen as something to avoid. But that has now been flipped, with dietitians insisting that we need to consume more of the unsaturated fats they contain.

E-cigarettes DON'T help smokers quit in the long-term: Users take up tobacco again within six months, study finds

Those wanting to quit smoking should stick to more established methods like nicotine patches, as there is little evidence e-cigarettes help people kick the habit, University of Toronto doctors advised.

Hidden heart problem that means exercise could kill you 

L-R   Nicky Broadwell 34 of Bromley Kent ..     Nicky's fiance Ken died of SADS ( sudden adult death syndrome) whilst they were on holiday in Dubai , Ken had previously been knocked off his bike in April 2013 breaking his neck in 3 places ....  Nicky has since competed in the Ironman Uk in Kens honour ..   Collect picture of Nicky+Ken at a friends wedding in 2009..   ..           Good Health SADS / Health  Story                                         Picture  Paul Webb

Nicky Broadwell, 35, from Kent, planned to join her fiance, Ken Hau, for a swim when she'd finished a magazine. 'But when I looked up a few seconds later, he was floating face-down in the shallow water.'

'My life is a miracle': HIV-positive father-of-three shares inspirational image of his HIV-negative wife and children in the hopes of changing the way society views the illness

HIV positive father Andrew Pulsipher shares image of HIV negative family

Andrew Pulsipher, 33, from Phoenix, Arizona (far left), has been HIV-positive since birth. He and his wife Victoria (left) have three children together; their first, a daughter (center), was conceived through fertility treatments, however they were able to conceive their second (right) and third (far right) children naturally because Andrew's HIV is classified as 'undetectable'. This means that he has just a one per cent chance of passing it on to Victoria.

Children's obesity timebomb: NHS chief warns parents over raised cancer and diabetes risk

Simon Stevens, head of NHS England, warned that obesity is becoming 'normal', with millions of parents not even aware that their sons and daughters are 'seriously overweight'.

Zumba gets you fitter than salsa (but both help psychological well-being)

Zumba, a dance fitness work-out from Colombia.

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In a study, 24 healthy women aged 22-56, who usually only exercised once a week, did two salsa and two Zumba classes over a fortnight.

Cannabis 'stunts growth in teens': Frequent users of the drug during puberty 'are 4.6in shorter and 9lb lighter at age 20 than those who didn't smoke'

The first study of its kind found that found that boys who regularly used the drug during adolescence were almost five inches shorter than those who did not smoke by the age of 20.

How too much food can give you fat fingers: Overweight found to have worse hand-eye coordination

This clumsiness is not caused by excess weight making movement difficult but by inflammation of the brain as a result of obesity.

Could a simple magnet magic away all of your aches and pains? Why more and more women are testifying it can

Could a simple magnet magic away all of your aches and pains?

Faith Eckersall, 50, from Hampshire (bottom right) suffered chronic back pain after slipping two discs in her spine in 2009. She says that just weeks after trying magnets she began to feel better. Sophie Mullins, 32, from Fife (left) believes that using magnets have helped her overcome inflammatory arthritis to finish the London Marathon in 2 hours and 58 minutes. Sheila Wenborne, 55, from St Lawrence Bay in Essex (top right) uses magnets to help ease the aches and pains of the menopause.

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