Is the calisthenics trend inclusive enough for women?
Sport England have recorded a 12% increase in women taking part in gym-based fitness
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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
Fall prevention services in your area
Fall prevention services in your area
Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
In separate small clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
RFK Jr. Refused to Commit to Backing New CDC Director on Vaccines
In a tense congressional hearing, the health secretary also said he bore no responsibility for the measles outbreak in the United States.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
The “landmark” legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
UnitedHealth Group Reports Flat First-Quarter Earnings
One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.
Maternity boss ‘confident’ as unit reopens
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
‘Such a let-down’ – healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.
Blue Origin’s Failure May Hamstring NASA’s Moon Plans
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.
Surgeon’s mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.
How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order — Without a Beak
The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.
Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact – scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.
Health visitors call for limits on ‘impossible’ 1,000-family caseloads
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
‘My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis’
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.