Why white noise apps won’t help you to sleep: Method may cause more harm than good, study suggests

Why white noise apps won’t help you to sleep: Hum of a fan or synthetic sounds from a smartphone may cause more harm than good, study suggests Millions have downloaded white noise apps in desperate bid to beat insomnia Calming noises such as crashing waves or the sounds of nature are though to aid restful … Read more

Using e-cigarettes during pregnancy could harm a baby’s development, researchers warn 

Using e-cigarettes during pregnancy could harm a baby’s development, researchers warn Study finds babies of pregnant e-cigarette smokers had ‘abnormal reflexes’  A number of abnormal reflexes could be a sign of impaired brain development  Psychologists say any nicotine form could negatively affect baby development  By Alex Ward and Victoria Allen for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more

Imogen Anthony reveals battle with  depression, body dysmorphia and self harm

Imogen Anthony has revealed her battle with mental health issues – and urged others to seek help if they’re suffering the way she has.  The model, 29, has joined forces with the charity NeuRa, which is raises funds for research into mental health and brain disorders. Imogen told The Daily Telegraph on Sunday: ‘I’ve been through … Read more

Axeman jailed for four years after inflicting ‘worst example of grievous bodily harm’ judge had seen

Axeman jailed for four years after inflicting ‘worst example of grievous bodily harm’ a veteran judge had ever seen after a row with his drinking partner Leon Green had been at a pub in Chard, Somerset, before going to victim’s home The 34-year-old lost his temper and launched axe attack against Joseph Guppy The victim … Read more

Dr JOHN LEE argues coronavirus lockdown could cause more long-term harm that the illness itself

The supposed cure for coronavirus is turning out to be worse than the disease. As analysis by the Mail reveals today, more lives are being wrecked by the official response to Covid than by the virus itself.  In a bizarre paradox, ill-directed efforts at protecting public health are creating a public health disaster.  When the … Read more

Fitness watches do more harm than good for heart patients, new research suggests

Fitness watches ‘make you feel guilty and anxious’: Heart patients are warned not to use health-tracking devices as new research suggests they do more harm than good Owners of devices such as Fitbits become more in tune with their health But they suffer anxiety when they miss exercise targets or misinterpret data Researchers said they … Read more

Painkillers should not be prescribed for chronic pain because they may do ‘more harm than good’

Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can do ‘more harm than good’ and should not be prescribed to treat chronic pain, health officials have said. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence claims that there is ‘little or no evidence’ the drugs, as well as aspirin and opioids, work.   But in draft guidance, published on … Read more

Man charged with grievous bodily harm after police officer was stabbed

Man, 27, is charged with grievous bodily harm after police officer was stabbed in the arm in north-west London Ibrahim Gul from Finchley Road, London, was charged after the stabbing The police officer was stabbed and had to be treated in hospital on July 10 Gul was charged with other offences and is due at … Read more

Scientists claim even consuming alcohol within weekly ‘low-risk’ guidelines can harm your health 

Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits. It is organised into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control.  Individuals struggling with alcoholism … Read more

Boris Johnson says protesters who harm police will face ‘the full force of the law’ after clashes

Boris Johnson has said activists who harm the police or property during Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd will face ‘the full force of the law’. The Prime Minister posted a video message to the nation from his Twitter account this evening following a weekend of demonstrations in cities and … Read more