Upgrade your first-aid kit

Need a holiday to recover from your holiday? The summer months are fun, but all that sea, sand, sangria and sun can take its toll on your body – and your bank balance. Luckily, our expert tips and tri

The first jab-free treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions will soon be available in the UK. The nasal spray, EURneffy, is an alternative to adrenaline pens, and has been approved for emerge

It’s not only far cheaper than buying bottled water but is far safer to drink, say researchers writing in the BMJ Global Health. Tap water is subject to “rigorous quality and safety standards” and doe

From paracetamol and indigestion tablets, it’s easy to spend a fortune keeping ourselves healthy. Research shows 92% of us take over-the-counter medicines to treat minor ailments in the UK**. So, it m

We all know that growing your own fruit, veg and herbs has plentiful health benefits – both physical and mental – but did you know, some of the crops you can grow may also give you a natural boost and

It’s the (hypothetical) end of the world but we’re feeling fine thanks to this collection of essential survival kit