Health
Health, medicine, and wellness
2322 articles
The Sweet Deception in ‘Multigrain’ Bread: What Dietitians Reveal
Dietitians say many “healthy” breads hide candy‑level sugar and negligible fiber, urging shoppers to read labels careful...
Ebola Outbreak Looms Over FIFA World Cup as American Doctor Falls Ill
An American doctor's Ebola diagnosis in Africa raises alarms ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with Congo's soccer team set t...
Lewisporte Emergency Department Shut Temporarily, Health Hub Steps In
NL Health Services closes Lewisporte’s ER and redirects patients to nearby facilities and expanded Health Hub clinics.
Britons Face a Choice: Nitrite‑Free Bacon and Ham Hit UK Shelves
Waitrose rolls out a £3.50 nitrite‑free ham line as health groups push for a ban on traditional processed pork.
Vegan Diet, B12 Deficiency and a Tragic Suicide: What the Swansea Inquest Revealed
An inquest into the 2019 death of University of Swansea student Georgina Owen links her suicide to a severe vitamin B12 ...
Office Dust Harbors 54 Viruses, Including COVID‑19, New Study Finds
Researchers at Ohio State uncovered a startling diversity of pathogens in workplace dust, raising questions about indoor...
Barifest: Britain’s First Weight‑Loss Festival Turns Bath into a Celebration of Transformation
Three bariatric‑surgery veterans launched a three‑day festival in Bath, offering everything from karaoke to plastic‑surg...
The UK’s Rising MS Crisis: Why Diagnostic Delays are Costing Patients Mobility
As UK multiple sclerosis cases climb by 6% annually, a growing number of patients face permanent disability due to misdi...
Charlotte Wright’s MS Battle Highlights Surge in Young UK Patients
A Bolton student’s delayed diagnosis underscores a worrying rise in multiple sclerosis cases among UK youth.
Why Athletes and Hikers Are Switching to Toe Socks in 2024
Toe socks promise better alignment, hygiene and performance, and they’re gaining traction among runners, gym‑goers and o...
Reading Meningitis Outbreak: Fourth Child Recovers as Health Officials Stress Low Public Risk
A fourth pupil from Westwood Farm Junior School has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease, prompting continued vacci...
Halifax Women Face Up to 18‑Month Mammogram Delays Amid Technologist Shortage
Backlogs at Nova Scotia’s screening centres are forcing women to wait months, even years, for routine mammograms.
Lavina Mehta's Bone Health Wake-Up Call for Midlife Women
At 48, wellness coach Lavina Mehta shares her journey from bone health neglect to advocacy, urging women to prioritize o...
Midlife Bone Health: Lavina Mehta’s Call for Strength Training to Beat Osteoporosis
Wellness coach Lavina Mehta, 48, warns women to prioritize bone health with strength and impact exercise before menopaus...
The 20% Gap: Why Thousands of Ontario Pregnancies Missed Critical Syphilis Tests
A new study reveals that one in five pregnant individuals in Ontario missed essential syphilis screenings between 2018 a...
The Silent Threat: Why Mike Harper’s Death Demands UK Cardiac Screening
Following a tragic collapse at the Great Bristol Run, a family is fighting to turn a personal loss into a national manda...
Alberta Students Exposed to Rabies After Bat Encounter
Several Alberta students are undergoing treatment after potential rabies exposure following a bat encounter. Meanwhile, ...
Cocolab's New Cocofloss Thin Targets the 'Tight Contact' Market
A 30% slimmer design aims to solve the struggle of flossing crowded teeth, moving beyond the 'boring' standards of tradi...
NYC Health System Breach Exposes 1.8 Million Patients’ Data
A cyberattack on NYC Health + Hospitals compromised health, biometric and financial records of nearly two million patien...
Gut Test Chaos: Why Your At-Home Microbiome Kit Might Be Useless
A US study found wildly inconsistent results from at-home gut tests, raising questions about their reliability and value...
Beyond the Surface: Navigating the Complexities of Nerve Pain and Chronic Fatigue
From debilitating burning sensations to unexplained exhaustion, new reports highlight the difficulty of diagnosing chron...
When burning feet and racing hearts defy diagnosis
Two seniors grapple with mysterious symptoms—one with fiery feet, another with a relentless heartbeat—unraveling the com...
Trump and Kennedy Jr.'s Autism Pill Hype Sparks Surge in Demand
A vitamin pill touted by Trump and Kennedy Jr. as an 'answer to autism' sees a surge in prescriptions, despite lacking F...
Trump and Kennedy Jr. Fuel Surge in Autism Vitamin Pill Demand
A vitamin pill touted by Trump and Kennedy Jr. as an autism treatment sees a surge in demand, despite no FDA approval fo...
Susannah Constantine’s Sugar Fight: From 4× NHS Limits to a Portugal Detox
The TV stylist reveals a hidden sugar binge that eclipsed her 13‑year alcohol sobriety, and how a secret Algarve detox f...
Susannah Constantine's Sugar Addiction: A Familiar Battle
Former TV stylist Susannah Constantine shares her struggle with sugar addiction, drawing parallels to her past alcoholis...
Russell Andrews' ALS Diagnosis Shines Light on Disease After Eric Dane's Death
Russell Andrews reveals ALS diagnosis months after Eric Dane's death, highlighting the disease's impact on Hollywood.
The Shift in Attraction: Women Prefer Athletic Builds, Men Still Like Curves
A new study reveals a shift in body preferences: women now favor lean, athletic men, while men still prefer curvier wome...
Thomas Miller's Lifelong Struggle After Infant Circumcision
Thomas Miller recounts the emotional and physical toll of being circumcised as a baby, from teenage insecurities to life...
Ear Wax Removal: A Simple Fix for Tinnitus
A doctor reveals how ear wax buildup can cause tinnitus and how simple olive oil drops can provide relief.