What TikTok’s ‘Bird Theory’ Says About Relationships
Experts weigh in on whether those viral TikTok tests are a real litmus for a couple’s connection.
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At 21, I was crushed by a stranger’s joke about going bald. Then the way I looked at myself changed
There are multiple ways for men to combat hair loss now, but should they have to?
Medics got me through cancer but they can’t help with my menopause
When Kat Denisi was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 she was put into a medically induced menopause.
New York Judge Dismisses Texas Challenge to the State’s Abortion Shield Law
The lawsuit was filed against an Ulster County clerk who rebuffed an attempt to enforce a Texas judgment against a New York doctor for sending abortion pills to that state.
‘My child won’t walk again after failed surgery’
Cambridge University Hospitals says it “should not have happened” and changes are being made.
Long A&E waits causing heartbreaking suffering, charity says
Patients are dying in corridors and others left for hours in soiled clothes, says Age UK.
Marthe Gautier, 96, Dies; Had Key Role in Down Syndrome Breakthrough
She had to fight for recognition after a male colleague took credit for her work in identifying an extra chromosome as the cause of that genetic condition.
Study Finds Evidence That Text-Based Therapy Eases Depression
A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression.
Health officials worried as flu season comes early
UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise.
Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, Goes Into Labor Ahead of Senate Hearing
Dr. Means was set to face questions Thursday from members of a senate health committee. The hearing was postponed.
R.F.K. Jr. Adviser Calley Means Has Left the White House
Mr. Means quietly departed his federal role about a month ago. His sister has been nominated for surgeon general.
‘New birth advice change is our girl’s lasting legacy’
A mum says she was not warned of the potentially life-threatening risks of a uterine rupture.
Cancer survivors say their concerns were dismissed
Two women who had breast cancer say their concerns were dismissed by doctors at first.
‘Poor’ insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told
Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents.
F.D.A. Moves to Speed Approvals for Cheaper Copycat Drugs
The agency announced moves to cut regulatory obstacles for the makers of biosimilar drugs, which are akin to generics and may help lower drug costs.
Damning report finds ‘culture of mistrust’ at maternity unit
A review said staffing shortages also contributed to delays and patients being harmed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases
The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies.
Ditch the gym: Why you need to exercise in nature instead
Swap the treadmill for green surroundings. Exercise in nature comes with many benefits, including long-term fitness motivation.
‘Chances missed,’ says damning report into surgeon
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial
The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists.
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.