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Garmin Index S2 smart scales are available in black and white, offering six body measurements and automatic syncing with Garmin Connect.

Garmin Index S2: The smart scales that track so much more than weight

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

The FDA approval represents another step in its efforts to position smart rings as practical tools for everyday health tracking

Ad Feature RingConn smart ring receives FDA clearance for blood oxygen monitoring

Yakult, the gut health experts since 1935, have appointed Joe Gailani as national sales manager

Ad Feature Yakult appoints new national sales manager

HeartSense helps detect heart conditions earlier, helping aid clinical decision-making and patient care

Ad Feature Cambridge Heartwear wins £184m NHS contract

Knowing when to look into providing supplements is crucial - and they're cheaper than you might think

The small changes that could explain why your dog is slowing down

YuMove's special offers make it more affordable to support your furry friend

Pet joint support: 50% off your first two subscription months

The forum discussed the role of beauty technology in patients with PMOS

Ad Feature Ulike hosts PMOS awareness forum

Children are often nervous during these eyetests

Child psychologist's tips for stress-free check-ups for kids

Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients

RingConn Gen 3 was on display at the IFA entrance

Ad Feature RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring draws attention at IFA 2026

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

Ad Feature 'Ground-breaking' three-in-one toothpaste launches

Calibre Health Labs is an applied-AI health company pioneering the category of Causal Health

Ad Feature Calibre Health Labs expands nationwide after securing CQC registration

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness can have an impact on mental health

Loved ones' chronic condition impact family's mental health
Seven in 10 adults who have a loved one with a chronic health condition feel it has taken a toll on their own mental health.
Kathryn Chatfield

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?

The study was commissioned by Kellogg's

Only one in three over 50s know if they are getting enough fibre

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

Health chiefs target 12% savings to tackle £2 million daily overspend

More than a third confessed they regularly start the day feeling tired

Nearly half of Brits wake up grumpy each week, poll finds

A study from Queen’s University Belfast also found that those in socio-economically disadvantaged areas are three times more likely to face pain-related issues, such as depression, social functioning and physical disability. Photo: Martyn Boyd

‘Perfect storm’ driving higher rates of chronic pain in deprived areas

Mike Nesbitt pictured last year at the Pan American Health Organisation headquarters in Washington, during St Patrick's week.

David Thompson: Health is political, and a Nesbitt–Burrows clash was inevitable

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

A pharmacy is 'redefining' health education by turning to YouTube

Ad Feature Pharmacy Planet hits 200k subscribers

Why the SmilePro teeth whitening is winning over customers including me (aff)

SmilePro whitening kit becomes a bathroom favourite

“The Sign Language Act is unique in these islands, providing recognition and promotion for both British sign language and Irish sign language within Northern Ireland,” he said.

Stormont Sign Language Bill becomes law in ‘landmark’ for deaf
Stormont’s Sign Language Bill has been hailed as a “landmark achievement” as it completed its passage into law.
Claudia Savage, Press Association

SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral with over 500,000 fans worldwide

The 10-minute teeth whitening kit gaining attention

Three quarters of Brits don't floss daily

Brits aren't following a dentist-recommended teeth cleaning routine

SmilePro's Advanced Whitening Kit is designed to help lift everyday stains in just 10 minutes, making it an easy addition to a regular beauty routine.

The beauty buy shoppers say helped them smile more in photos

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

The Morelax wearable neck fan has three speed settings and a battery life of up to 16 hours

This hands-free neck fan is now £18.69

The Fitbit Charge 6 features built-in GPS, Google Wallet and up to seven days of battery life

Fitbit Charge 6 is back under £80 at Amazon

More than one in 10 have put off seeking medical advice because of a language barrier

Language barriers in medical emergencies abroad

Boots has expanded its presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of a new travel store at Belfast City Airport, creating 13 permanent jobs

Health and beauty retailer expands its NI presence with a new airside store

Paul Sinton-Hewitt and Adam Beaumont celebrate 13 years of partnership between aql and parkrun

Ad Feature aql and parkrun deliver £10m in NHS savings

The Sons bundle combines a 5% minoxidil solution with a caffeine shampoo as part of a daily hair growth routine

This bestselling hair growth bundle has just dropped to under £24

Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

Lyons hails ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to benefit fraud

Amazon’s bestselling Google Fitbit smartwatch has dropped by 44%, making it a cheaper way to track fitness and sleep

Bestselling Amazon fitness tracker now has 44% off

More than half have decided to improve their diet

Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

The Eurobike Awards celebrate companies that are redefining mobility through innovation and putting user needs first.

Ad Feature Avinox wins Eurobike 2026 Award with smart heart rate control system

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Exploratory endpoints included assessments of blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, and additional markers for pre-diabetes

Ad Feature Trial reports findings on cognitive function in dementia patients

Skin Analytics’ DERM Zero is the first to recurve clearance to autonomously check skin lesions via a smartphone

Ad Feature AI that caught 20,000 cancers is now certified for use on smartphones

This week is National Blood Week

Ad Feature Survey reveals the real reason people don’t give blood

Chris Kamara shows his support for The Well Man Arms in Nottingham.

Nearly half of men delay seeking medical help for themselves

The Ergo-Task office chair combines ergonomic support with a highly adjustable design

Aching back? This discounted office chair could be worth a look

Hussain Manawer wrote a poem capturing the realities of caring for ourselves and others as part of AXA Health's Cover that Cares campaign.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked

Cambridge Forum is an independent global forum uniting professionals in a shared space to exchange knowledge and skills.

Ad Feature Cambridge Forum announces Pitch My Idea

Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

Ad Feature New study reveals new way to find serious liver disease earlier

A crowded Brighton Beach on Tuesday. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Sun brings health and open-water swimming warnings

Food sensitivity is a hot topic - and it's never been easier to check whether you might be affected

This £9 at-home food sensitivity test checks up to 900 items

Essity carried out the study to mark the opening of its new £30million recycled paper facility at its manufacturing site in Prudhoe, Northumberland.

Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 MILES of loo paper annually

Huawei's new Watch Fit 5 series is a serious contender for much more expensive smart wearables

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: week-long battery and premium design

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