How to maximise the mental health benefits of your vacation
How to maximise the mental health benefits of your vacation. A science report from Daily Junction.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia. A health report from Daily Junction.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later). A health report from Daily Junction.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry
'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
354 reading now
How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?
How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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How my period is supercharging my ADHD
How my period is supercharging my ADHD. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies
US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies. A health report — sourced from BBC Health.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Back pain and the physio queue: what first-contact physiotherapy changes
Musculoskeletal problems fill a fifth of GP consultations, and the system now routes many of them straight to physiotherapists, while the…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Antibiotic resistance: the slow emergency in everyday medicine
Resistant infections already kill more than a million people a year worldwide, and the causes and defences run through everyday…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Menopause at work: what changed when the silence broke
Menopause symptoms push a measurable number of experienced women out of work each year, and the legal and practical tools for keeping them…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Why finding an NHS dentist became so hard, and what to do meanwhile
The NHS dental contract pays practices in units that can make health-service work loss-making, and the exodus it caused explains the…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
408 reading now
Behind-the-Scenes: Evacuation from St Helena and Ascension
Behind-the-Scenes: Evacuation from St Helena and Ascension. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Detecting the invisible: how we uncovered the Brixham cryptosporidium outbreak
Detecting the invisible: how we uncovered the Brixham cryptosporidium outbreak. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
406 reading now
Health Bill
Health Bill. A politics report — sourced from UK Parliament Bills.
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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How do you catch genital herpes and is there a cure?
How do you catch genital herpes and is there a cure?. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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How to keep cool and stay well during hot weather
How to keep cool and stay well during hot weather. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
450 reading now
Mental Health Support (Sentence of Detention and Imprisonment for Public Protection) Bill [HL]
Mental Health Support (Sentence of Detention and Imprisonment for Public Protection) Bill [HL]. A politics report — sourced from UK…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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What are ticks and how can you avoid being bitten?
What are ticks and how can you avoid being bitten?. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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What is Lyme disease and how is it diagnosed and treated?
What is Lyme disease and how is it diagnosed and treated?. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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What is West Nile virus and is it found in the UK?
What is West Nile virus and is it found in the UK?. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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What is syphilis? A quick guide to its symptoms and treatment
What is syphilis? A quick guide to its symptoms and treatment. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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What is the impact of climate change and adverse weather on summers in the UK?
What is the impact of climate change and adverse weather on summers in the UK?. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme?
Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme?. A health report — sourced from UK Health Security Agency.
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Shift work and sleep: managing a body clock the rota ignores
Millions work while their circadian clock says sleep, and although biology cannot be fully overridden, evidence supports specific tactics…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Vitamin D in Britain: the one supplement with official backing
UK latitude makes winter sunlight useless for vitamin D synthesis, which is why official advice recommends a small daily dose through the…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Why you cannot just book a GP appointment any more: the rise of triage
GP surgeries have moved from first-come booking to clinical triage of every request, a change driven by workforce arithmetic that patients…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Blood pressure numbers: what they mean and when to act
High blood pressure is the most treatable major risk factor for heart attack and stroke, yet millions carry it undiagnosed because it…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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NHS waiting lists: what the headline number hides
The waiting list counts treatment pathways rather than people, and understanding how patients enter, move along and leave it explains why…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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The health workers fighting Ebola without pay
Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments. The strike…
Liam Chen
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Cyclospora outbreak cases top 1,000 in Michigan and Ohio
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have been diagnosed…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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ACA insurers propose double-digit premium hikes for 2027
A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Opinion: The NHS Needs More Than Money — It Needs a Different Contract With Patients
Every NHS reform debate eventually comes down to funding. But the real crisis is a 20th-century model of passive patient care trying to…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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The Mediterranean Diet in 2026: What Four Decades of Research Has Established
No diet has more scientific evidence behind it than the Mediterranean. Here's what we actually know — and what the 2025 studies added to…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Longevity Science in 2026: What Actually Extends Healthy Life — and What Doesn't
The longevity industry is generating billions in supplements, therapies and tests. Here's what the science says actually extends healthy…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Sleep Science: How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep, but quality and consistency matter as much as quantity. Here is what the evidence says, and…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Eating with the Seasons in the UK: A Month-by-Month Guide
Seasonal eating is better for your wallet, your health, and the environment — here's how to do it.
Emily Chen
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Gluten-Free Baking in the UK: A Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know to bake delicious gluten-free cakes, bread, and biscuits at home.
James Whitfield
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Mental Health at Work: How UK Employers Are Falling Short in 2026
Despite growing awareness campaigns and legislative pressure, new data reveals that millions of UK workers are still struggling with poor…
Rachel Ford
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Stay Fit Without a Gym Membership: UK Fitness on a Budget
Cancel that expensive gym membership and stay fitter than ever with these budget-friendly alternatives.
Sarah Henderson
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Stopping Smoking in the UK in 2026: The Methods, the NHS Help and What Works
From nicotine patches to vaping, prescription medication to NHS Stop Smoking Services, here is your complete guide to quitting cigarettes…
Emily Chen
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How to Get Better Sleep: Evidence-Based Strategies That Actually Work
Struggling to get a good night's rest? We break down the science-backed strategies recommended by sleep experts — from optimising your…
Sarah Henderson
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How to Lose Weight Safely: The NHS-Aligned Guide for 2026
Struggling to lose weight safely and sustainably? This NHS-aligned guide covers evidence-based strategies for 2026 — from calorie deficits…
Rachel Ford
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The UK Fermentation Guide: Kimchi, Kefir, Kombucha and Beyond
From bubbling kombucha jars on kitchen counters to homemade kimchi filling the fridge, fermentation has quietly become one of Britain's…
Marcus Obi
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The UK's Greatest Walking Routes: From Coastal Paths to Moorland
From the wind-battered cliffs of Cornwall to the vast emptiness of the Scottish Highlands, Britain's walking routes offer some of the most…
Marcus Obi
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How to Reduce Your Alcohol Intake: What Actually Works
Most people who want to drink less struggle to make it stick. Here is what the evidence shows about effective strategies and when…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
429 reading now
The Gut Microbiome: What It Is and Why It Matters
Your gut hosts around 100 trillion microorganisms, and a landmark 2018 study suggested eating 30 different plants a week supports a…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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How to Improve Your Sleep Quality: A Practical Guide
Poor sleep is one of the most common health complaints. Here is what the evidence says about improving sleep quality and the interventions…
Priya Anand
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Alcohol and Your Health: What the New UK Guidelines Actually Mean
The UK's Chief Medical Officers updated their low-risk drinking guidelines, but confusion still reigns. We cut through the noise to explain…
Emily Chen
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Britain's Sleep Crisis: The Science and the Solutions
Millions of Britons are chronically sleep-deprived, and the consequences stretch far beyond feeling tired. From rising rates of…
Sarah Henderson
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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: The UK Evidence and How to Start
Landmark British research has shown that type 2 diabetes is not necessarily a lifelong sentence. Here is what the evidence says, and the…
Rachel Ford
452 reading now
The Truth About Ultra-Processed Food
Ultra-processed foods are increasingly linked to poor health outcomes. Here is what the research shows — and why the picture is more…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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The New Antibiotics That Could Save Millions: A 2026 Update
With drug-resistant infections killing more people each year than HIV and malaria combined, a new generation of antibiotics is finally…
Emily Chen
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UK Cancer Research Breakthroughs in 2026: The Treatments Changing Lives
From personalised mRNA therapies to AI-guided surgery, British scientists and clinicians are leading a quiet revolution in cancer treatment…
Emily Chen
377 reading now
Ultra-Processed Foods Explained
What ultra-processed foods actually are, how the NOVA classification defines them, what the evidence does and does not show, and how to…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
380 reading now
How the NHS Waiting List Crisis Is Being Addressed
England's elective waiting list fell from a record 7.8 million in September 2023 to around 7.4 million in early 2025. Here is what closed…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
433 reading now
The Evidence for and Against Intermittent Fasting
A 2022 New England Journal of Medicine trial found time-restricted eating produced no more weight loss than ordinary calorie counting when…
Priya Anand
320 reading now
The Science of Sleep: What Happens While You Are Asleep
The NHS recommends 7-9 hours a night for adults, yet the discovery of the brain's glymphatic waste-clearance system in 2013 revealed just…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
377 reading now
Type 2 Diabetes Explained
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body cannot use insulin properly, so blood sugar runs too high. This guide explains what it…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
427 reading now
The Science of Coffee
How coffee works, from caffeine and the chemistry of extraction to roasts and what the evidence says about health - a clear guide to the…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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What Is Inflammation?
Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury and infection, and a vital part of healing. Here is the difference between helpful…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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