Sadie Whitelocks, US Senior Health Reporter

Sadie Whitelocks is currently a senior health reporter and joined Daily Mail in 2011. Along with health, her specialisms include wellness and adventure travel and in 2018 she covered a story for the site to break the Guinness World Record for the highest dinner party on Mount Everest at 7,056m. Other far-flung destinations she has covered include Antarctica, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea and the wilds of Guyana, with Daily Mail helping to map an uncharted river in the Amazon. Along with mountains, martinis are another of Sadie's joys.

Coverage: Health Travel Wellness

MOST RECENT ARTICLES FROM SADIE WHITELOCKS

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The deadly addiction crisis gripping America that everyone's ignoring... and it impacts 110 MILLION

02/11/25 01:13

Nick Padlo, who runs an addiction recovery center called Sophros Recovery out of Florida, told the Daily Mail he has seen a huge spike in patients with the addiction....read

Experts reveal the seven ways your bed is making you sick... and how to fix them
31/10/25 05:15
With the colder months upon us, many will be spending more time in bed. But before settling in, experts have revealed the unlikely way that your bed could be making you sick this winter.
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'Ancient' 10 cent pill treats depression better than modern medicine, scientists discover
30/10/25 03:36
The pill contains five herbs which are thought to regulate mood, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and alleviate fatigue or digestive discomfort associated with stress.
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Is your favorite coffee creamer toxic? Daily Mail analyzes the cancer-linked ingredients in popular products
30/10/25 12:28
More than 37.5 million pints of creamer are consumed in America each day, but health experts are sounding the alarm over the coffee additive.
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Outbreak of world's most infectious disease grows in US... as health officials launch mass vaccinations
29/10/25 02:59
In response to the ongoing outbreak, a mobile health unit has been deployed offering vaccines to unvaccinated individuals at no cost.
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I traveled to Latin America for a discount tummy tuck... I almost died and now need to have my limbs amputated
28/10/25 06:38
Nicole Grigorov, a mother-of-four and owner of the Mattawa River Resort near North Bay, travelled to Costa Rica last month for a tummy tuck, a procedure she had wanted for years.
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Bryan Johnson reveals new devices worn to prevent dementia
28/10/25 12:30
48-year-old biohacker Bryan Johnson wrote on X about his new devices that there is 'a misconception that they're for old people but they're actually important for brain health' and preventing dementia.
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Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals the new devices he's wearing to prevent dementia
28/10/25 02:08
48-year-old biohacker Bryan Johnson wrote on X about his new devices that there is 'a misconception that they're for old people but they're actually important for brain health' and preventing dementia.
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Nutritionists reveal the $5 food to eat every day to lose weight without Ozempic
27/10/25 07:04
Dr Hillary Lin, a nutritionist based out of New York, says that this cheap ingredient increases the hormone GLP-1 in your body, which is the same hormone that drugs like Ozempic mimic.
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Man's simple diet and exercise regime allows him to run marathons at 91. You can benefit too
27/10/25 06:38
Gearing up for the race in peak physical and mental health, Koichi Kitabatake has shared with the Daily Mail some of his secrets to longevity.
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Popular face wipes recalled over contamination with bacteria that causes deadly sepsis
27/10/25 02:15
The contamination source has not been determined, and so far, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses linked to the affected products.
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Why going gray may save you from CANCER... as scientists make bombshell breakthrough
26/10/25 04:50
Going gray could reflect the body's natural defense against skin cancer, according to a new study.
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Cardiologist reveals the five 'healthy' foods he would never eat
24/10/25 07:19
Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, who has based out of California, has some surprising items on his 'do not eat' list - things many would consider to be healthy.
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The science-backed 'miracle' foods with anti-aging powers that fight wrinkles and sagging... and cost as little as $2
24/10/25 04:31
The modern quest for youthful skin is more prominent than ever, and people are increasingly turning to unconventional beauty methods to ward off wrinkles and keep their dewy glow.
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My baby started dying days after birth... doctors told me I needed to make a dangerous decision to save his life
23/10/25 05:16
When Ashlynn Moss from Utah welcomed her son Luka in November 2023, everything seemed perfect. But less than a week after they returned home some concerning symptoms surfaced.
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Experts fear bubble tea is teeming with cancer-linked chemicals
23/10/25 05:11
The drink, which originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has since exploded in popularity globally, has been found to potentially have cancer-causing chemicals.
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Popular hair products associated with multiple cancers... including one of the deadliest
21/10/25 08:39
Researchers from Emory University in Georgia analyzed data from a long-term health study involving more than 50,000 US women.
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Nutritionist reveals the $2 food to eat everyday to lose weight without Ozempic
21/10/25 07:10
Autumn Bates, who is based out of California, said she recently lost 15lbs of baby weight following the birth of her second child after stocking up on the cheap pantry staple.
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I tried every diet but this ancient system has changed how I eat... take the test to see if it works for you
21/10/25 04:47
The diet involves eating or restricting certain foods based on your dosha - or body type - which is claimed to boost overall health and support mindfulness.
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Doctors sound alarm as 281million Americans are living with deadly health condition and don't know it
20/10/25 04:56
The condition was formally defined in 2023 to reflect how interconnected various health problems are. Yet only 12 percent of adults surveyed this August said they had ever heard of it.
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Horrified families find NEEDLES in candy handed out in Southern town as police issue warning ahead of Halloween
20/10/25 12:05
The Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) has issued a public safety warning following multiple reports of sewing pins found inside candy.
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I took an antidepressant prescribed to nine million Americans... the side effects made life 'unlivable'
19/10/25 05:52
It's the second most prescribed antidepressant in America, with nearly nine million users. But patients are warning about the side effects - which nearly destroyed one woman's marriage.
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Doctors expose the truth about melatonin... as terrifying side-effects soar
18/10/25 08:27
More than 67 million Americans take melatonin, which can be used to treat insomnia, and analysts predict sales of the supplement will top $588 million in 2025.
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New migraine treatment TWICE as effective at reducing pain... and it's free
17/10/25 06:20
A simple and free solution to migraines has been shown to be twice as effective as traditional remedies, a new study has shown.
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Popular exercise equipment recalled over fire hazard... as multiple machines spontaneously burst into flames
17/10/25 02:16
The company said it sold around 44,800 of the machines in the US and 700 in Canada. So far, there have been eight reported incidents.
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Popular food can be used to fight resistant viruses ... and it costs just pennies
16/10/25 04:45
Researchers from Shinshu University in Japan have long been researching food ingredients that can prevent viral infections and now they believe they have made a new discovery.
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How signs on your skin can reveal devastating health crisis weeks before it happens
13/10/25 06:53
While they serve different functions, the skin and brain both originate from the same embryonic layer of cells in the womb called the ectoderm.
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Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals his favorite food for extending lifespan... and it only costs $5
13/10/25 03:38
The 48-year-old, who claims to be more than a decade younger biologically than his actual age, wrote on X that the product 'might reduce your risk of death'.
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Doctor reveals the unexpected signs you have deadly liver disease
06/10/25 03:53
Toronto-based internal medicine specialist Dr Siobhan Deshauer has revealed the subtle and unlikely signs of deadly liver disease, which millions of Americans are not even aware they have.
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It was the happiest day of my life when I gave birth to my daughter... then I received a devastating diagnosis
06/10/25 11:19
Danika Hilmer, a stay-at-home mother-of-three from Iowa, has revealed how giving birth to her son at age 32 in 2022 turned into a horrible blur due to a rare, devastating diagnosis.
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Common depression drugs among those linked to autism after Trump's bombshell Tylenol announcement
05/10/25 02:11
Health experts around the world have been grappling to find a cause behind the rapid rise of autism and President Donald Trump recently pointed to acetaminophen as a potential factor.
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The dollar grocery store staples that reverse aging, revealed by top plastic surgeon
04/10/25 03:45
San Diego-based aesthetician Dr Amir Karam has revealed inexpensive grocery store staples that he swears by for their age-reversing properties.
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I study the effects of ultra-processed foods... here's why I still eat 'the bad ones'
03/10/25 09:21
Dr Kevin Hall served as a nutrition and metabolism scientist at the National Institutes of Health for 21 years before quitting this spring amid complaints that his work was being censored.
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Warning as pasta salad is recalled in four US states due to risk of 'fatal infections'
03/10/25 07:23
More pasta products have been urgently recalled from Giant Eagle stores in four states due to the presence of deadly bacteria in an outbreak that has already killed four and hospitalized 19.
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How common sleep problem suffered by more than 90 million Americans speeds up aging
02/10/25 04:03
Researchers at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in China analyzed brain scans and sleep data from over 27,000 middle-aged and older adults,
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Americans' favorite snacks to be overhauled as major retailer announces radical change to ingredients
01/10/25 05:42
The nation's largest retailer said the 14-month reformulation plan primarily would involve its largest private-label food brand, Great Value.
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Officials warn of an 'unprecedented' risk of the plague in US travel hotspots
30/09/25 04:01
One picturesque spot, which receives more than 15million visitors a year, has seen a record number of rats this year which has got locals and tourists alike in a panic.
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Starbucks' new protein coffee is dividing fans... but experts issue warning over undesirable consequences
30/09/25 01:28
Starbucks has launched a range of protein-infused hot and cold drinks. One of its new drinks - a 24floz Iced Protein Matcha tea - contains 51g of protein. The Daily Mail health team put them to the test...
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Four dead and 19 hospitalized from bacteria in frozen meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's
29/09/25 04:45
While all of the compromised products have been recalled and no longer on sale, health officials fear they could still be lurking in peoples' fridges or freezers.
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I swapped cigarettes for vapes to be 'healthier' but almost died after e-cigarettes triggered rare lung disease
27/09/25 01:16
Zoe Shackleford from Strasburg, Virginia, first started smoking cigarettes at 18 but she recently switched to vapes thinking they would be better for her health.
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Fears as Victorian disease thought eradicated discovered at Southern state high school
26/09/25 08:33
School officials have scheduled free testing for anyone considered a close contact or any others and the premises have been sanitized with hospital grade sanitizer.
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The hidden sign that reveals Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms begin
26/09/25 07:02
Researchers from Florida International University used lab-created mice that were genetically modified to carry human gene mutations known to cause Alzheimer's disease.
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FDA issues urgent warning over kitchen tools that are leaching chemicals linked to cancer and autism into food
25/09/25 09:24
FDA investigators tested various items of cookware sold at retail locations in the US and identified four products that contain lead that could make food unsafe for consumption.
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Danielle Fishel's agonizing injury on Dancing with the Stars linked to horrific long-term issues
25/09/25 07:51
The 44-year-old, who made her name for herself on the popular 90s TV show Boy Meets World, suffered a major injury shortly after her DWTS debut.
Target recalls more than 500,000 products over deadly allergen contamination and BURN risk
25/09/25 03:05
The Minnesota-headquartered company has been hit by three major recalls in the last month in both its technology and food departments.
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Psychologist reveals the true meaning behind Taylor Swift's ever-changing accent
24/09/25 07:54
Scientists from the from the University of Minnesota went about analyzing more than over 1,400 vowel sounds made by Swift during interviews and found her accent shifted.
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What is 'Retro Walking'? The newest trend experts say can prevent dementia
23/09/25 05:50
Leading doctors are highlighting how an unusual walking technique could help boost memory and stave off dementia.
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Daily Mail reveals the best and worst diet fads over the last 100 years.. and the 'old reliable' that always works
14/09/25 01:35
Dieting in the Western world, specifically focused on weight loss and physique change, began to gain traction in the 19th century, notably with William Banting's influential 1863 diet guide.
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A day out with my family to popular theme park ended in tragedy... my life will never be the same
14/09/25 03:33
Kirsten Browning, a 36-year-old mother from Boise, Idaho, has vowed to never step foot in a popular theme park after suffering a 'tragic' and life-altering injury earlier this year.
Bad habit practiced by 62 million Americans now linked to birth defects and autism
11/09/25 04:01
Researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada say their findings 'underscore the need for increased awareness and caution among people with ovaries'.
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Bacteria linked to cancer now associated with deadly pregnancy complication
11/09/25 05:07
Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China looked at stool samples from more than 5,000 pregnant women.
We only had one symptom we dismissed... but then we were diagnosed with the rarest form of melanoma
10/09/25 05:49
Signs and symptoms of this type of cancer may include a lump or bump, itching, pain, bleeding or irregular discharge but they often go unnoticed until it's too late.
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Dirty habit followed by 62million Americans linked to psychosis after just 12 hours
09/09/25 07:45
The association with psychosis or schizophrenia was identified quickly, even during the first 12 hours of use and was present at follow-up of up to two months.
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The ingenious new test that can predict if you'll develop dementia
09/09/25 05:12
Alzheimer's disease, which affects more than 7million Americans, is caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells.
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FDA approves first clinical trials transplanting pig organs into humans
08/09/25 09:56
The FDA has approved the first clinical trials for human use of genetically modified pig organs to address the severe organ shortage crisis. It comes after three patients in the US received these organs.
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Scientists create new drug that could be the 'next Ozempic'... it's twice as effective without nasty side effects
08/09/25 08:27
Weight loss drugs currently on the market and in development target one, two, or even three hormone receptors, primarily the gut hormones.
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Doctors raise alarm over 'DIY Botox' trend that could leave you deformed
08/09/25 07:53
Thousands of videos show people injecting themselves in the face with a cheaper, direct-to-consumer Botox alternative.
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Teen who had controversial surgery to grow 13 inches reveals what she looks like now
06/09/25 03:32
The 31-year-old from Maryland was born with achondroplasia, a genetic condition that most commonly results in short stature.
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Experts reveal how to fix your loose skin WITHOUT surgery after losing weight on Ozempic
05/09/25 09:14
More than 15 million Americans have used weight loss drugs. And in turn, there has been a boom in people seeking out surgery for loose skin.
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Experts issue fresh blood pressure advice as heart problems surge in under 40s
04/09/25 05:55
It is now estimated that about 25 percent of young adults (aged 18 to 39) have high blood pressure and a notable percentage of children and adolescents are also affected.
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Warnings issued for Trader Joe's frozen pizza as chance of unknown ingredients sparks serious health fears
04/09/25 01:40
Health inspectors found that the product imported from Italy did not receive the benefit of an import reinspection.
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Insects carrying deadly disease that causes brain to swell found in new US cities
03/09/25 08:33
Most people infected with the virus will show no symptoms, but those who do become ill may experience fever, headache, nausea, and tiredness.
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CDC issues another travel advisory over deadly virus as it spreads from China
03/09/25 03:59
Since the beginning of 2025, more than 240,000 chikungunya cases and 90 chikungunya-related deaths have been reported in 16 countries.
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'Kissing bug' disease from Latin America now ENDEMIC in the US, experts warn
03/09/25 12:51
The disease is often asymptomatic, with 70 to 80 percent of infected people remaining symptom-free their entire lives. But over time, parasites can cause chronic infections.
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Doctors discover new potential treatment for condition that leaves sufferers' hands painfully cold
02/09/25 08:51
While there is no known cure for the condition, doctors at Yubei District People's Hospital in China have reported how a minimally invasive surgery could hold the key.
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Another US state prohibits cancer-causing ingredient from cosmetics... after gel nail polish product is banned
02/09/25 05:23
A democratic state has become the first in the nation to cut cancer-causing ingredients from all cosmetic products. The news comes after another recent ban on gel nail polishes.
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The surprising truth about people who prefer to walk around home naked
01/09/25 07:50
A study by the University of Rochester in New York looked at how different everyday behaviors are linked to people who display high intellect.
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Frightening warning as scientists find living near common body of water may actually cut life short
28/08/25 05:31
Researchers from The Ohio State University analyzed population data in more than 66,000 census tracts throughout the US and compared it based on proximity to waterways.
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Urgent health warning as drinking water left in your car could be poisoning your body slowly over time
28/08/25 03:48
Exposure to antimony can cause headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and loss of sleep, while long-term effects can include inflammation of the lungs and stomach ulcers.
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Prozac made it feel like my brain was being ELECTROCUTED. That was just the start of the awful side effects. Only one thing could wean me off
28/08/25 11:13
It is one of the most popular antidepressants in the US, taken by more than 5.7 million Americans. But an increasing number of patients are warning about the crippling side effects of Prozac
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The workout that can de age you 20 years... and it takes only 16 minutes a week
28/08/25 01:52
Dr Benjamin Levine, who is based out of UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas, is a big advocate of the workout routine, and he has tested its effectiveness.
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Cases of 'ancient disease' now spread to four states after first patient fell ill from flea bite
27/08/25 04:06
The infection is a bacterial disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It can affect humans and animals and is spread mainly by fleas.
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Vilified food may actually PROTECT against cancer death, study suggest
26/08/25 03:44
Researchers from McMaster University in Canada found that a food long vilified for being linked to cancer and heart disease may actually protect against deadly diseases.
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Revealed: One-minute DIY test that can detect early stage Alzheimer's
25/08/25 09:28
A simple DIY test could help confirm or quell fears that you are getting Alzheimer's disease, doctors have revealed.
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I almost died after I overdosed on weight-loss drugs and my organs failed
25/08/25 04:36
The unnamed 67-year-old man from Israel had been prescribed Semaglutide to treat his type 2 diabetes and also to help him lose weight .
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I thought my legs were just itchy. Then the bruising started... the horror cause lurks in a drink Americans have every day
24/08/25 05:18
Sadie Whitelocks didn't think anything of her itchy legs until an alarmed friend pointed out the black and blue marks all over her thigh and asked what on earth she had done.
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I tried the world's first weight-loss diet from 1865... here is how it compares to today's diet trends
23/08/25 11:18
William Banting, a funeral director in London during the 1800s, claimed to have lost 52 pounds and more than 13 inches after three decades of struggling with his weight by following a very peculiar diet.
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Study: Air purifiers could do more harm than good
22/08/25 07:58
Many of these products are sold with big claims, researchers from the University of Colorado note, but 'few have solid evidence of protecting people'.
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The strange combination that could boost immunity and cognition... and even ward off colon cancer
22/08/25 07:48
The researchers say that their findings suggest that combining two lifestyle interventions may contribute to better health, and could potentially applied as a treatment in preventive medicine.
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The household appliance that promises to improve health may actually be harming you
22/08/25 07:31
Many of these products are sold with big claims, researchers from the University of Colorado note, but 'few have solid evidence of protecting people'.
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