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The Unspoken Bond: How My Mother's Secret Cancer Diagnosis Taught Me to Love Openly
A daughter's poignant reflection on her mother's decision to hide her cancer diagnosis, and the lessons she learned abou...
BC Remains Only Province Selling Cigarettes in Pharmacies Amid Health Debate
A lone anti‑smoking advocate challenges British Columbia’s policy that lets drugstores sell tobacco, sparking a clash be...
Breatharianism’s Fatal Claims: Five Deaths and a Failed TV Test
Scientists warn that the “air‑only” diet promoted by influencers has already cost lives, yet its allure persists.
The KRAS Breakthrough: How Daraxonrasib is Redefining Pancreatic Cancer Survival
A landmark trial reveals a new targeted therapy that doubles survival times for one of the deadliest cancers, challengin...
New Drug Combo Slashes Prostate Cancer Recurrence Risk by 29% in Landmark Trial
A global study of 2,100 men shows adding apalutamide to standard therapy after surgery significantly delays relapse and ...
Timing Dinner for Better Brain and Heart Health: The Northwestern Study
A Northwestern University study reveals that eating dinner three hours before bedtime can significantly improve heart he...
How Allen Carr's Easyway Method Tackles Anxiety by Rewiring the Brain
The smoking-cessation technique that freed millions from cigarettes is now targeting anxiety — with a focus on dopamine ...
Breatharianism: The Deadly Allure of Living on Sunlight
A pseudoscience claiming humans can survive on air alone has claimed at least five lives and continues to attract follow...
Dreams Become Reality: Unpacking the Hidden Costs of Hyperonirism
A growing number of individuals are trapped in hyper-realistic dreams every night, leaving them exhausted and questionin...
First Ebola Recoveries in Congo Raise Hope — and Hard Questions About Security and Access
WHO chief Tedros visits Bunia as five patients survive rare Bundibugyo strain, but 906 suspected cases and armed attacks...
Zebra Striping: The Science Behind Social Media's Latest Hangover Hack
A new anti-hangover method called 'zebra striping' is trending on UK social media. But does alternating alcoholic and no...
Congo's rare Ebola outbreak: Five recover as WHO warns conflict could complicate response
WHO chief Tedros announces five Ebola survivors in Bunia, but the outbreak's spread into M23-held areas raises containme...
New Pill Nearly Doubles Survival in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer — But Questions Remain
A novel oral drug, daraxonrasib, has shown it can nearly double survival time for patients with metastatic pancreatic ca...
A Father's Fight Against Time: The Unrelenting Battle Against Kidney Cancer
A Southport father's terminal kidney cancer diagnosis has left his family reeling, as they scramble to find alternative ...
Zebra Striping: Social Media's Hangover Hack Has Science Backing – With Caveats
A new social media trend called zebra striping promises fewer hangovers by alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink...
Microdosing Mushrooms: The New ‘Mummy Drug’ That’s Replacing Wine?
One mother’s journey from a bad trip to microdosing mushroom oil reveals a quiet trend among midlife parents replacing a...
PMOS Redefines the Fight Against Insulin Resistance
A name change for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome could unlock new treatments and improve diagnosis for millions of women worl...
Retired Postman Sues Royal Marsden Over Unnecessary Pancreas Surgery
A 61‑year‑old ex‑postman claims a misdiagnosed pancreatic lump led to needless removal of his pancreas and spleen, spark...
Record Heat, Rising Toll: 15 Lost in UK Open Water as Temperatures Soar
At least 15 people have died swimming in open water during the UK's hottest May on record, with victims as young as 12. ...
Early Low‑Dose Statins Could Slash Heart Attack Risk by 25% in Healthy Brits
New Imperial College analysis suggests modest cholesterol pills for low‑risk patients could prevent a quarter of major h...
Britain's Dangerous Fibre-Gap: 90% Unaware of Cancer-Fighting Nutrient, Survey Finds
New research from ZOE reveals a staggering lack of awareness about fiber's role in preventing bowel cancer and heart dis...
Jesy Nelson Celebrates NHS SMA Screening Rollout After Twins’ Diagnosis
The former Little Mix star marks a policy win for SMA testing as her one‑year‑old twins undergo physiotherapy in a park.
The 25% Heart Disease Reduction: Why Early Statins Are Being Called a "Pension Scheme"
A massive Imperial College London study suggests low-dose statins could prevent a quarter of heart attacks in healthy ad...
Britons' Fibre Ignorance: 90% Unaware of Risks, Survey Shows
A ZOE survey of 2,000 adults reveals that nine in ten Britons lack awareness of their low fibre intake, with only 5% mee...
Claude Lemieux's Brain Donation to CTE Research: A Gift from a Four-Time Champion
The family of NHL enforcer Claude Lemieux has donated his brain to the Boston University CTE Center, advancing research ...
Spironolactone’s Surge: From Blood Pressure Pill to Acne Savior for Women
A wave of TikTok testimonies and dermatologist endorsements are turning an old blood‑pressure drug into a go‑to acne tre...
Tongue-Stimulating Breakthrough Offers Hope for 750 Million Tinnitus Sufferers
A 75-year-old man's dramatic relief from chronic tinnitus has sparked hope for millions worldwide. But what makes this t...
Perimenopause's Secret Ally: How Nutrition Can Turn the Tide
A 48-year-old nutritionist's remarkable journey from exhaustion to vitality offers a beacon of hope for millions of wome...
Spironolactone's Acne Miracle: Separating Fact from Social Media Hype
A growing number of women claim spironolactone has cured their acne, but is it safe and effective?
Beyond the lecture hall: how a £10bn cocaine habit is reshaping UK universities
With 120 tons of cocaine consumed yearly and addiction rising among British students, universities face a crisis they ar...