Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
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Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
Ebola Symptoms in Current Outbreak May Be Milder Than in Previous Ones
That is good news for patients, but officials fear it will make controlling the spread of the disease harder.
Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes
The Justice Department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government $10 billion in 2024.
All in the Mind
What does the evidence tell us?
Doctors Thought It Was Asthma. A.I. Flagged a Serious Heart Problem.
Artificial intelligence programs can spot patterns in electrocardiograms that humans miss. Now, one program is going to be widely available — for free — to doctors.
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is “absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don’t do the trial than if we do.”
Pakistan Plans to Cut Tax on Menstrual Pads, but Many Say It’s Not Enough
Activists said more action was needed to solve the larger problem: Only 12 percent of Pakistani women and girls use safe, commercially made menstrual products.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline.
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs
The White House recently endorsed monitoring sewage for evidence of drug use. Critics fear such efforts could violate privacy and stigmatize neighborhoods.
The Climate Question
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
Five healthy, comfort snacks you can enjoy this winter
Looking to nosh on goodies this winter without feeling guilty? These five healthy snacks will see you through this cold season!
How can we help our fathers live longer?
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The presenter shared his “aggressive” cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson’s Farm earlier this week.
How to keep children cool in the heat
How to keep children cool in the heat
Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
Can sunlight make you sneeze?
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.
New cancer care centres set to be built
The centres run by charity Maggie’s will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.