Becky Fletcher
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Essential sun safety tips for kids
Sustaining sunburn in childhood is thought to be a particularly important risk factor in the development of melanoma skin cancer, so it's important to make sure you protect your child’s and baby's skin against harmful UV rays. Read our essential sun safety advice and what to do if your child gets sunburnt. → Read More
How to master the menopause
7 clever tips and tricks to sidestep menopause symptoms. → Read More
Protein powder: benefits, what to look for and how to use it
We explore the health benefits of using protein powder as a sports supplement. → Read More
Should you exercise before breakfast? Fat loss and fuelling explained
Before a workout, it can be difficult to know what to eat, or if you should eat anything at all. It doesn't help that conflicting advice is all over the web. In order to separate the facts from fiction, we look at the research behind exercising before breakfast and speak to fitness experts Laura Williams and James Farmer for their views on how best to prep for a workout. → Read More
Teeth whitening: benefits, risks and best treatments
There are numerous options available when it comes to whitening teeth – from bleaching kits and toothpastes, to in-chair treatments and holistic remedies. → Read More
How to spot the signs of ovarian cancer
65% of UK women aren’t confident about spotting the common signs of ovarian cancer. There are symptoms to look out for when it comes to ovarian cancer. We reveal what to look out for and answer some common ovarian cancer questions. → Read More
7 ways to help elderly neighbours when it's cold outside
Advice on how to care for the elderly and the vulnerable when the weather is cold, including heating, safety and medical advice. → Read More
8 ways to feel more in control during pregnancy and birth
Tips on how to feel more in control and more comfortable through pregnancy and while giving birth → Read More
Viagra will be sold over the counter for the first time in the UK
A medicines regulator has announced that viagra - a medication to treat erectile dysfunction - will be sold over the counter for the first time in pharmacies the UK. → Read More
What the experts want you to know about lung cancer misconceptions
Lung cancer is often associated with smokers, but in reality it doesn’t discriminate; experts are seeing the numbers of diagnosed non-smokers rising. It is the most common cancer in the world, and in the UK it’s the leading cause of cancer deaths for both sexes. → Read More
What your sleep could be trying to tell you about your health, says a GP
If you are struggling with sleep during the night, Dr Roger Henderson reveals why you could be getting these five frequent night-time disturbances and what they could be saying about your health. → Read More
Experiencing bereavement? This is what grief can do to your body
The physical effects of grief and loss on the body, from anxiety to skin problems, and how to cope during the grieving process → Read More
This has been the bestselling skincare product on Amazon for the past decade
The multi-purpose oil, known for stretchmarks, is the third best selling product on Amazon for the past decade, as well as the best selling skincare product on the website. → Read More
New research shows 'broken heart syndrome' causes long-lasting heart damage
A sudden and serious heart condition triggered by severe emotional stress can lead to the same type of long-term damage as a heart attack, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Anaheim, California, and funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). → Read More
15 beauty tips if you're undergoing cancer treatment and want to feel more confident
Cancer can affect your appearance, which can understandably affect the way you feel. Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisor Charlotte Goodacre gives her top make-up tips for during and after treatment. → Read More
Women who have the HPV vaccine may only need three smear tests in their lifetime
Women who have been vaccinated against the human papilloma virus (HPV) may only need three smear tests – aged 30, 40 and 55 – according to a new study. → Read More
Your top 10 most googled period questions, answered
We’ve had a chat with Dr Preethi Daniel, Medical Director at London Doctors Clinic, who has answered the most Googled period questions and explains everything from why we get back pain to pregnancy symptoms. → Read More
Sleep deprivation makes our brain feel like we've drank too much, suggests research
Ever feel sluggish and less alert after a rubbish night’s sleep? This might be the tip of the iceberg for our brain function, reveals a new study from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Tel Aviv University, Israel. Researchers have found that a lack of good sleep has severe consequences on our brain function, and may cause memory lapses and even distorted visual perception. → Read More
Vitamin D can help burns heal faster and prevent scarring, says new study
A new study has shown that patients who have suffered severe burns with higher levels of vitamin D recover more successfully than patients with lower levels. → Read More
The signs of pancreatic cancer the experts want you to be aware of
A worrying number of people don't know the signs of pancreatic cancer. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer include tummy pain, indigestion, unexplained weight loss, and floating faeces. → Read More