All news by author: Freya Hodgson

Consultant gynaecologist Mr Dirk Brinkmann has warned that sharing these products can increase your risk of catching an STI - of which there were 392,453 reported in England in 2022

The countdown to the Love Island final has officially begun, and readers have had their say on which couple they think should take the series 10 title and claim the £50,000 prize

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a debilitating disorder that can cause physical and emotional symptoms. Gastroenterologist Phil Mayhead has shared everything you need to know about the condition

Dr Michael Mosley has said that almost everyone should be taking vitamin D supplements between October and March because the sun is not strong enough for the body to make the nutrient

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University have found a link between the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and improved memory in older adults

Dr Catherine Carney explains what it really means to be 'blackout drunk' and why reaching the intoxicated state can be a warning sign of alcohol addiction or dependency

With just days to go before the Love Island final, we want to know which couple you think should take the series 10 title.

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has confirmed that the 2030 deadline is “immovable” and that the Conservatives are committed to banning the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles - but what do YOU think?

The life-threatening condition has many red flags to watch out for, but the NHS has warned that diarrhoea could signal the deadly reaction - as well as breathlessness, confusion and mottled skin

Holidaymakers have been evacuated from Corfu and Rhodes after deadly wildfires have torn through the Greek islands, which are popular with British tourists. Have the flames put YOU off travelling abroad?

From Elizabethan-style dancing to Tudor-inspired cooking, pop-up archery, dressing up and storytelling, Martin Phillips has shared his guide of family activities at Trust venues nationwide this summer holiday

Labour has made history by sweeping victory in Selby and Ainsty in a record breaking by-election result, but do YOU think the opposition party will win the next general election?

Prince George will not be expected to join the armed forces before taking the throne - breaking a centries-old tradition - and we want to know if YOU agree with the decision. Vote in our poll to have your say

Train drivers in the ASLEF union will stage a week-long overtime ban at the height of the summer holidays, which will "seriously" affect services and cause misery for those travelling to staycations

It's tempting to tidy up certain body parts for a fuzz-free look, but you could be doing more harm than good, an expert has warned

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has warned of the lesser-known symptoms of a heart attack that are often overlooked, including the feeling of a panic attack and excessive coughing

Pharmacist Abbas Kanani has warned about a red flag symptom of genital herpes which causes tingling or shooting pains in the legs, hips or buttocks during the early stages of an infection

Many sporting greats have delivered spectacular performances on Centre Court over the years, but there can only be one legend of the Wimbledon lawn

The Prime Minister has approved salary uplifts for millions of public sector workers after accepting recommendations from pay review bodies’ - but do you think it's enough to end industrial action?

Tens of thousands of appointments are expected to be cancelled during the latest industrial action by junior doctors, with NHS bosses claiming the walkout is 'the most disruptive yet'

Medical director Dr Neil O'Brien has called on parents to make sure their children are up to date on both MMR vaccinations, as cases of 'highly infectious' measles are starting to spike across the UK

Mirror reader Colin says the Tories have taken the country to the very brink of collapse and that a Labour government is needed to turn things around. But do YOU agree?

Conservative MPs have been branded 'out of touch' after attending an exclusive event in Mayfair to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS, while underpaid hospital staff struggle to make ends meet

Keir Starmer has marked the 75th birthday of the NHS by pledging to get the service "off life support and back to a clean bill of health" - but do YOU think Labour has what it takes to save the NHS?

Addiction specialist Martin Preston has explained the real reason why passangers get drunk quicker on a plane and what actually happens to your body