Irritability, puffy eyes and drowsiness are all well known consequences of not getting enough sleep. But alarming new research suggests that consistently failing to get enough shut eye could raise the risk you’ll start to believe conspiracy theories. According to the scientists, who tracked over 1,000 Brits, those who suffered a month of restless sleep
In a sweeping interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary, outlined a strategy for containing the measles outbreak in West Texas that strayed far from mainstream science, relying heavily on fringe theories about prevention and treatments. He issued a muffled call for vaccinations in the affected community, but said the choice
Under-performing civil servants could be incentivised to leave their jobs under new government plans, while top staff will have their pay linked to their performance. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said they will “fundamentally reshape” the service as its state is currently not “match-fit” for what the country needs. The plans are part of wider
The year 2021 was tumultuous for many reasons, including the ongoing global distress caused by the Covid pandemic. Adding to the challenges, the Royal Family faced mounting pressures due to the Duke of Edinburgh’s declining health and the imminent broadcast of Prince Harry and Meghan’s explosive Oprah interview. Prince Philip was initially admitted to King
Last Updated:March 06, 2025, 16:56 IST Vitamin A, C, E, and zinc deficiencies can raise oxidative stress levels, which can harm DNA. One of the symptoms of an aggressive and developing cancer in youngsters has been shown to be malnutrition. Malnutrition is a serious issue that can have grave consequences for children’s health. Children are
In the yard of her home in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee – with beds made of straw, no running water, gas or electricity – Dolly Parton gave her earliest performances, singing to ‘human, animal, or dirt’. Her fame and fortune have taken her far beyond what she dreamed of as the fourth oldest of
‘I always thought of Portugal as the poor sister of Spain,’ Michael Portillo tells MailOnline Travel. ‘But it has more history, culture and cuisine to offer than I ever imagined – you just won’t discover it in a five-star hotel or golf resort in the Algarve.’ The travel presenter reveals that he had this ‘fantastic
Andre Onana is believed to have made a decision over his Manchester United future amid a slew of criticism into his shaky performances between the sticks for the Red Devils. The former Inter Milan goalkeeper arrived ahead of the 2023-24 season after being drafted into the side by his old Ajax manager, Erik ten Hag.Â
Weight-loss jabs such as Ozempic could throw a lifeline to millions of people battling deadly liver disease – amid growing concern about the spiralling number of cases. Over the past 20 years, diagnoses have surged by 40 per cent and deaths caused by the condition have risen four-fold. Even more worryingly, it is estimated that
A common supplement taken by millions of Americans could undo the damage caused by bad sleeping habits.  Researchers analyzed the sleep patterns and levels of the sleep hormone melatonin in night-shift workers who work overnight and sleep during the day. Melatonin is crucial to the body’s sleep-wake cycle and typically follows the light-dark cycle of