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Share on Pinterest Some experts say that taking an ‘invisible day’ could help us cope with stress during busy periods. Image credit: Jessie Casson/Getty Images An ‘invisible day’ is a new self-care trend that encourages people to take time to destress and decompress. Some experts suggest that invisible days may have mental health benefits, such

Previous research has suggested a link between beef consumption and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, especially in Western-style eating plans. A recent study indicates that moderate consumption of lean, unprocessed beef as part of a Mediterranean diet may not worsen risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, health experts note that further research is necessary

More than 8 million people submitted their GP request online during October 2025, up more than a fifth (21%) on the previous month and up more than two-thirds (68%) on last year. The new figures come as the NHS and government strive to make contacting your practice as easy as possible. Around 1 in 3

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that a plant-based diet can offer similar nutritional benefits to the Mediterranean diet. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy A new study suggests that well-designed plant-based dietary plans could match the nutritional quality of a Mediterranean-style omnivorous dietary pattern. Researchers compared four 7-day meal plans for different dietary plans, which offered similar amounts

Share on Pinterest How do ultra-processed foods affect diabetes? Here’s the latest evidence. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images Research shows that around 70% of the food supply chain in the United States consists of ultra-processed foods. A recent study shows that around one in 10 new cases of type 2 diabetes and around 3% of new

Share on Pinterest A new study found that smoking cannabis before drinking led participants to drink less. Aaron McCoy/Getty Images Smoking cannabis before drinking can significantly curb how much people choose to drink, according to new research. It’s unclear how the findings would translate to real-world scenarios outside of a lab environment. The long-term risks

Patients with an aggressive form of leukaemia will be able to receive a breakthrough immunotherapy on the NHS that saw over three quarters of patients go into remission in trials. The CAR T-cell therapy – known as ‘obe-cel’ – involves taking a patient’s immune cells and reprogramming them in a lab to identify and target

Share on Pinterest A regular bedtime may be a simple, low risk, adjunctive strategy for blood pressure management. DragonImages/Getty Images Researchers report that a regular bedtime schedule can help lower a person’s blood pressure. High blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, vision loss, and kidney disease. Quality sleep can be attained

The NHS managed to ‘safely keep the show on the road’ despite industrial action last week, with data showing more than 95% of planned elective activity going ahead for patients. Data published today shows the NHS met its ambitious goal to maintain 95% of planned care during this round of strike action – surpassing the

Share on Pinterest Even occasional smoking can significantly raise heart disease risk. Mal de Ojo Studio/Stocksy Researchers say that smoking as few as two cigarettes a day can significantly increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Experts say there is no safe level of smoking, and the best preventive strategy is to never start the