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Schools to be banned from teaching about gender identity to children under 13

Children would not learn about 'sexual acts' until they are teenagers under the new sex education plan.

Cash incentives and motivational texts could help obese people lose four times more weight, trial finds

Cash incentives and motivational texts could help obese people lose four times more weight, trial finds - ‘Win-win for all’ approach could be cheaper for health service and reach people on lower incomes, say researchers

Couple with 37 year age gap expecting first child together

Grandmother of 18 and her 26-year-old husband claim to be expecting their first child together after being slammed for their 37-YEAR age gap.

These are the best canned foods to keep in your pantry

Canned foods often get a bad rap for being high in sodium and sometimes sugar. But it's actually a common misconception that they're not as healthy or flavorful as fresh or frozen options. In reality, they're a pantry essential. Long-lasting, packed with flavor, and often inexpensive, these canned foods make great starting points for simple meals at home. Plus, they can actually be tasty and nutritious, a total win-win situation! Click on for some of the best canned foods to keep in your pantry.

Driver claims her Tesla caused her dizziness and nausea

Electric vehicles are contributing to drivers developing health issues like motion sickness, nausea, and extreme fatigue. EV experts said the one-pedal throttles could be at fault.

Signs you're living in a healthy body

Bird flu and health warnings won’t stop raw milk drinkers getting their fix

Bird flu and health warnings won’t stop raw milk drinkers getting their fix - Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite an outbreak of bird flu

What happens to your body when you stop eating sugar?

Full list of foods recalled over outbreak of bacteria that can cause ‘flu-like symptoms’

Professional Faqs: What Increases A Person's Risk For Developing Gout?

Expert opinion from Fahad Saifi MBBS · 1.5 years of experience · India Factors that increase the uric acid level in your body include diet. Eating a diet rich in red meat and shellfish and drinking beverages sweetened with fruit sugar (fructose). Increase levels of uric acid, which increase your risk of gout. Alcohol consumption, especially of beer...

Care Plan Your Doctor Would Usually Recommend For Hypovolemia

Overview A condition in which the volume of blood plasma is too low. This causes rapid heart beat, weak pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. Symptoms It may be asymptomatic initially and at a later stage symptoms include weakness, fatigue and fainting. → Common treatment options → Questions to ask your doctor What are people curious about?Wh...

Five simple strength movements you can do at home by We Are Fit Attitude

We Are Fit Attitude's Anna Jenkins takes us through five super simple strength exercises you can follow along with at home.

What is peripheral artery disease, and are you at risk?

Choosing Happiness - A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Training Joy

What truly satisfies us? Neuroscientist Tobias Esch explains what happiness is and what factors influence our perception of happiness. Current scientific knowledge tells us that genes have less influence than previously thought, and happiness can be trained.

How Do You Develop Diabetes Type 1? A Review By Doctors

Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA The exact cause is not known. Type 1 diabetes is a result of an auto-immune destruction of pancreatic islet cells that produce insulin. The risk factors include genetics, certain infections or pancreatic diseases. Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham M.D., FAAFP (Family Phy...

Why you feel hungover even when you haven’t been drinking

When you wake up after a night of heavy drinking, it’s common to be struck down with a pounding headache, nausea, fatigue, brain fog, and/or even anxiety. There’s no doubt about it: hangovers suck. That’s why it’s particularly unfair to suffer from these symptoms when you haven’t indulged in a drop of alcohol! Hangover symptoms are common in a lot of other conditions, so there’s likely a simple explanation as to why you’re feeling wiped out. Click through the following gallery to learn more, and avoid the non-alcoholic hangover.

Why we're all brushing our teeth wrong

People, Places and Things review – Denise Gough reprises a shattering story of addiction

Duncan Macmillan’s 2015 play about addiction is a tricksy and unnerving thing, even for those who know what’s coming. This reprise of the original National Theatre and Headlong production reunites some of its main players including director Jeremy Herrin and Denise Gough, who won an Olivier award for her lead performance. Gough plays Emma, an actor undergoing rehab for drink and drug addiction with no clear backstory. We follow her into a...

Are you ready for 25 hour days? One day they will be a reality

'It's extremely disturbing' Patients reselling weight loss drugs on black market in Ireland

Weight-loss drugs are being sold on the black market in Ireland – and experts are warning of an ‘extremely disturbing’ increase in the sale of unprescribed medicines. Drugs such as Ozempic, which has become the weight-loss drug of choice for celebrities, are being peddled on social media and on clandestine websites as its popularity has […]

Cushing's syndrome: understanding this rare condition

Cushing's syndrome is a relatively rare medical disorder, and yet around 10 to 15 million new cases are diagnosed in the US each year. Still, it can go undiagnosed for years if symptoms are mild enough. But this doesn't make it any less distressing for sufferers. Without treatment, the condition gradually gets worse. And did you know that it affects three times as many women as men? Or that there are some differences between the syndrome and Cushing's disease? And do you even know the signs to look out for? For these answers and more, click on to learn about this troubling condition.

Quick and healthy breakfast ideas for a busy morning

Mornings can get real hectic, and making a healthy breakfast may be the last thing on our minds. The good news is that there are plenty of quick and healthy breakfast ideas to try out that guarantee you an energizing start to the day. Click through the following gallery for some great breakfast ideas for a busy morning.

Early warning signs that your child might be dangerous

King's artist admits 'not everyone will like Charles' portrait'

Artist Jonathan Yeo said he was unaware of the King's cancer diagnosis during the final sittings for the painting - and he's aware that people might not love the painting because of its strong colours.

Harvard Health Publishing And 3 Other Doctors Answer: How Do You Stay Awake With Narcolepsy?

Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA There are a number of approaches that can help people with narcolepsy stay awake. These include: • Getting enough sleep – besides getting enough sleep at night, daytime naps and treatment of other conditions (such as sleep apnea,...

Scientists report breakthrough in decoding how orangutans communicate

'We are fairly confident there is much complexity still to unpack in this great ape's vocal system,' the researchers said. They now hope to further decode the ape language

How Dangerous Is An Untreated Melanoma? A Review By Doctors

Expert opinion from Shobha S Reddy MBBS, Masters in Diabetology, General Practitioner & Diabetologist · 15 years of experience · India Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes and produces excess melanin. Though the exact cause of melanoma is unclear but is known to be caused by exposure to UV radiation. They ca...

i morning briefing: What do the latest findings on weight loss drugs mean?

Drugs that were seen as 'game-changing' for obesity may have other important benefits too - but is it all good news?

Cerebral Palsy Warning Signs: What To Look Out For

Overview A group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, balance, and posture. Symptoms If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider. Signs and symptoms generally appear during infancy or preschool years and vary greatly between individuals. Disability can be on one side of the body or affect th...

Blood proteins may give cancer warning seven years before diagnosis

Under two landmark trials, scientists from the University of Oxford , found more than 600 proteins in the blood were linked to types including breast and bowel.

Professional Faqs: What Can I Do To Prevent Spondylolisthesis From Getting Worse?

Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that causes back pain. It occurs when one of your vertebrae, the bones of your spine, slips out of place onto the vertebra below it. It can occur anywhere in the spine but is most common in t...

‘Weight-loss jabs for life’ need more evidence, say doctors

Treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy alone are not enough to solve obesity crisis or combat heart disease and stroke, medics warn

Test spots cancer seven years earlier – and could help prevent it

Opinion: Ozempic isn't the answer — we need to change our toxic food system

Dr Catherine Conlon asks if obesity drugs are an artificial solution to an artificial problem.

Win for workers who refuse to get Covid vaccine as mandate is scrapped

In March NSW Health said it was reviewing the rule and it has now been revealed that it will be removed for existing personnel and for new recruits from Thursday.

Age limits on sex education could see children turn to ‘less reliable sources’

Schools are set to be told not to teach children sex education until pupils are aged nine and over, reports suggest.

New Analysis Suggests Long-Term Effectiveness for Wegovy Users

NBC reports that patients taking Novo Nordisk's obesity treatment maintain an average of 10% weight loss over four years. The news potentially boosts the drugmaker's push for Wegovy to be covered by insurers and governments.

10 tips and tricks to eliminate the smell of tobacco

Coffee-loving businessman, 35, left 'brain damaged' sues BA for £5m

Andreas Wuchner says he suffered career-ending brain damage when slipping in a puddle of Baileys liqueur dropped by a passenger at a BA boarding gate in November 2017.

How to boost your energy and stop feeling so tired all the time

How to boost your energy and stop feeling so tired all the time - Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch shows you the simple changes you can make to vastly boost your energy and improve your performance

This ‘tranquil’ UK city has been crowned the best for relaxing walks

Walking has huge benefits on our mental and physical health

Questions About Tooth Pain? Doctors Have The Answer.

HSRCH target=_blank>hypersensitivity, and temporomandibular joint disorder.This article explores the most common causes of dental pain, with expert opinions from two dentists. The causes discussed include tooth decay, gum and periodontal issues, abscess, apical problems, impaction, fractured teeth, misalignment, dentin hypersensitivity, and temporomandibular joint disorder. This article provides an overview of the various causes of dental pain...

Major probe launched into hospital deaths

A former manager at Tasmania 's Launceston General Hospital was accused in an independent review in February of failing to report some deaths to the state coroner.

Mum ‘disgusted’ after school criticised her seriously ill son’s attendance

Tim Spector: ‘Belly fat is a glimpse into our future and longevity’

Like many people, I see fat in parts of my body that I would rather not have. Although many of us consider all body fat as bad, this is not true. Fat is essential for health. Aside from providing energy and keeping you warm, fat is vital for building cell membranes, synthesising key hormones and absorbing certain nutrients. Fat storage was key to o...

Breast cancer cases soar after screening services paused in pandemic

Cases of invasive breast cancer have soared since screening services were paused during the pandemic.

The long-term decline in fertility, and what it means for the world

Since the 1950s, global birth rates have been declining, and recent research suggests they will continue to plummet until the end of the century. The shift will have profound effects across the world, impacting everything from demographics to economic structures. The cross-cultural shift towards people preferring and having smaller families is something we have not experienced in human history before. So what does it mean for the future? Click through this gallery to find out more.

The most common myths and misconceptions aboot Canada, eh

When some people think of Canada, they imagine Mounties eating poutine off of beaver tails while drinking maple syrup from the $100 bill and hugging their neighbor who happens to be a doctor who is also giving them a free check-up. If none of that makes sense, check out this gallery to straighten out the most common myths and misconceptions about O Canada.

I pulled my own tooth out because I couldn't get a dental appointment

Tobye Spencer, 57, from Poole in Dorset, had a healthy set of teeth until a bout of pancreatitis left her vomiting frequently, which rotted most her teeth out of her head.

Men with low testosterone levels linked to higher risk of early death