It's important to check how the research was done, as some results may not be as reliable as you'd think. nhs.uk/news/food-and-…

UK investigators looked at 165,000 patients on statins and found that for one in two, the drugs had too little effect on bad cholesterol - one of the big risk factors for heart disease. bbc.co.uk/news/health-47…

Not getting enough good quality sleep can seriously damage your health. bbc.co.uk/news/health-47…

Infusion of vitamins potentially puts the liver and kidneys under stress, and to go ahead without screening the liver and kidney function first is prohibited by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the UK. bbc.co.uk/news/health-47…

Umbilical cord art, anyone? bbc.co.uk/news/world-478…

Now, even one measly rasher of bacon is considered dangerous! bbc.co.uk/news/health-47…

The statin debate continues - even the experts can't agree. inews.co.uk/news/health/st…

"Our study shows for the first time that people with more muscle power tend to live longer." Prof. Claudio Gil Araújo medicalnewstoday.com/articles/32500…

The high-dose group took 8,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D each day for 14 days, before switching to 4,000 IU a day. The low-dose group took 400 IU each day for the entire duration of the study. Both groups also received standard... medicalnewstoday.com/articles/32498…

Yes, your house can be too clean! Dust can have a protective effect against harmful chemicals. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/32499…

In the blood, estrogen promotes bone growth; in the hypothalamus, however, it appears to have the opposite effect. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/32416…

Emulsifiers in foods may alter gut bacteria leading to increased anxiety. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/32423…

As I don't have a TV, I didn't see the programme, but this is my local hospital, so I'm very concerned. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Yet another piece of research showing how women react to drugs very differently from men. I consider myself very lucky as have only needed to take antibiotics once or twice in 40 years, and avoid them wherever... sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/…

This is why breathing with your diaphragm is so important. It massages the gut and aids the circulation through the liver. facebook.com/20304856973396…

Consisting Osteopathy early on, instead of relying on opiates to dull back or neck pain would be a safer alternative to drugs. bbc.co.uk/news/health-48…

My BMI is 22 which, according to their figures, is healthy - what's yours? bbc.co.uk/news/health-48…

I like tea with just soya milk, but I really struggle to enjoy unsweetened coffee. bbc.co.uk/news/health-48…

"The quickest and biggest hit that we can make to improve mental health in our schools and to make them feel safe for children is to have at least one dog in every single school in the country," said Sir Anthony. bbc.co.uk/news/education…

Veggie options for protein. facebook.com/story.php?stor…