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'Strong evidence' bird flu virus has passed from mammals to humans for first time

Bird flu, also known as H5N1, had only ever seen cases where the virus was acquired from birds, but new analysis has found 'strong evidence' to suggest a Texas farm worker caught it from dairy cattle


Man, 50, suffers multi-organ failure when stung by a giant bee

Sharing the Somalian man's case in an academic journal as a warning, medics said such stings can also trigger strokes or even heart attacks.


These Leg Elevation Pillows Help Relieve Swelling, Back Pain, and Varicose Veins

These expert-recommended, affordable picks work wonders for pain relief.


I lost six stone but was still refused IVF. So I flew abroad

'If we had spent all our money on one round of IVF in the UK, we would not have our little boy today.'


Cellulite : What Is It & Treatments

Overview A lumpy fat deposit beneath the skin, usually appears on the thighs, hips, abdomen and stomach. Symptoms Symptoms include the appearance of lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs and hips. → Common treatment options → Questions to ask your doctor What are people curious about?Stem cell treatment for crohn's diseaseGlucagon-like peptide-1 medic...


10 food facts that will blow your mind

Did you know that eating cooked tomatoes can lower your chances of developing prostate cancer?


Leading gut expert reveals best tips to ease digestive discomfort

From eating smaller meals more frequently to avoiding sugar alcohols, Dr Megan Rossi explains the ways to keep your sensitive stomach under control.


Why are allergies worse at night?

Due to a combination of factors, it's common to experience allergy flare-ups at night. Especially if you have seasonal allergies, symptoms might make it nearly impossible to sleep. Factors such as sleeping position and indoor irritants like pet dander and dust are common reasons allergies can feel worse at night. Click on to learn more about nighttime allergy symptoms, how they affect sleep, how to treat them, and when to see a healthcare provider.


Rare cancers that challenge the medical profession


1000 Calorie Oatmeal for Weight Gain

This high calorie oatmeal contains over 1000 calories in a single serving! It’s an easy 5 minute recipe that’s perfect for people who are looking to gain weight or bulk up. It’s packed with a wide range of healthy nutrients, including 58 grams of proteins, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. This recipe can be made in the microwave or on the...


3 reasons your teens and 20s are 'the decisive decade'

Gen Zers are navigating their decisive decade — ages 14 to 24. Some are showing signs of becoming "disconnected youth."


Scotland fan in 1,000-mile walk from Hampden to Munich for mental health charity

A football fan is walking 1,000 miles from Scotland to the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health. Craig Ferguson, 20, of Paisley, will walk from Scotland’s national football stadium Hampden, in Glasgow, to Munich. He will set off at 10am on Saturday and will walk for 37 days, with the aim to arrive in ...


White Bread Reimagined: UK Scientists on a Quest to Boost Health Benefits

UK Scientists on a Quest to Boost Health Benefits.


30 healthy foods that help you burn fat

Regular exercise can help you lose weight, but a controlled diet is really the key. That doesn’t mean that you need to go on a restrictive diet to reach your goals. Simply learn about which foods you can add to help you get rid of unwanted fat even quicker. Here are the top 30 fat-burning foods that will help you lose weight naturally!


Toddler, 3, found after vanishing from his rural home for 15 hours

Walker Mangus was helping his dad feed their animals on their rural property in Wanette, Oklahoma, and went for a walk with his blue heeler dog and got lost in the woods.


Fast food feels more expensive than ever before, and people are sick of it. Here's why.

Gone are the days of McDonald's dollar menu, Subway's $5 footlongs, and NYC's $1 slices. Here's why.


Is burnt food actually bad for us?

The notion that burnt food is bad for us is familiar to most people. Despite not tasting great, you've probably heard that eating overcooked food has possible health repercussions. The most cited risk associated with eating burnt food is that it causes cancer. As it stands, however, further research is needed to determine whether this is true. Nonetheless, scientists are sure that burnt food is bad for other reasons. Curious? Check out this gallery to read up on what they have to say on the matter.


Understanding body positivity, neutrality, and acceptance

Some people love their bodies even if they think they’re imperfect, while others hate their bodies so intensely that it takes away from their happiness on a daily basis. Our bodies are constantly changing throughout our lives, so attaching any value to our physical appearance is a risky business. Everyone ages, and many people will go through things like pregnancy, injury, or illness that will change their bodies permanently. Body positivity is a big trend at the moment, but many are moving away from this idea and moving towards more realistic movements like body acceptance and body neutrality. Click through this gallery to get the low-down on each concept, and discover which one might work for you.


Amy Winehouse compared being famous to 'terminal cancer'

Amy Winehouse used to compare being famous to having "terminal cancer", according to best friend Tyler James.


Diphtheria Warning Signs: What To Look Out For

Overview A bacterial infection of the nose and throat caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The most common symptom is a thick gray coating on the throat and tonsils. Symptoms If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of a Diphtheria, seek medical attention immediately Symptoms of respiratory diphtheria are: Swollen neck lymph nodes (cervi...


Everything you need to know about appendicitis

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, tube-like structure attached to the first part of the large intestine. It's a medical emergency that almost always requires surgery as soon as possible to remove the appendix. The appendix is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen, but it has no known function. Luckily, this means you can live just fine without it. So, how do you know you're experiencing appendicitis, and what causes it? Click on to find out.


Ask A Doctor: What Are The Possible Complications Of Ovarian Cancer?

Expert opinion from Saria Mahveen Shareef MBBS, PGDCC, Spl Cardiology · 6 years of experience · India Ovarian cancer is the most common gynecological tumor. Patients often present late in ovarian cancer with vague abdominal discomfort, low back pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, and weight loss. People experience complications like loss of ferti...


The 9 at 9: Saturday

Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.


Astronauts 'Wall of Death' Tested By Scientists For Exercise Sessions On The Moon

Scientists at the State University of Milan have found a way to help astronauts keep fit on the Moon - running across a “Wall of Death” fairground attraction. When astronauts return to The Moon as part of NASA's Artemis program they will face numerous challenges - one of which will be keeping fit. Living in microgravity conditions on the Moon poses significant threats to human health, including muscle weakening, bone density loss, and circulation issues. Unlike on Earth, where running horizontally on a vertical wall is physically impossible due to gravity, the reduced lunar gravity—only 1/6th of Earth's—makes it feasible. The team recreated lunar gravitational conditions using a cylindrical structure, a "Wall of Death", rented from an amusement park. This is usually used by motorcyclists performing gravity-defying stunts. Volunteers, suspended from a telescopic arm with elastic bands, were able to run horizontally on the vertical wall at speeds of 19 to 22 km/h, simulating the experience of running on the Moon. The proposed training regimen suggests two short sessions per day, utilising the walls of circular living modules planned for lunar habitats. With further research and implementation, it promises to ensure the health and well-being of future lunar settlers as humanity ventures once more to the Moon.


Bruce Willis 'is doing OK' amid dementia battle

Rumer Willis has provided an update on her dad, Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2023.


Is ethical fashion too slow – or am I just being impatient?

Is ethical fashion too slow – or am I just being impatient? - LET’S UNPACK THAT: After ordering a £47 dress from an ethical brand, Lucy Thackray found herself waiting weeks for its arrival. Then she had to wait a little longer. In a landscape of endless stock and next-day delivery, will new customers be convinced to give green a go?


Aphonia: when you literally lose your voice

It's safe to say that many of us have lost our voices at some point in our lives; perhaps after spending a couple of hours shouting during a sporting event, or maybe after singing our hearts out at a concert. The loss of voice, or aphonia, usually occurs as a result of overuse or strain of our voices, but can also have other underlying causes. Intrigued? In this gallery, you'll get to know all about aphonia, including its causes and treatments. Click on for more.


Cranberry: Nutrition Professional Opinions, Health Risks, And More


Ask A Doctor: How Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Prevented?

Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes such as staying at a healthy weight, following a healthy eating pattern especially with low carb intake and minimize your intake of highly processed foods, being physi...


Ask A Nutrition Professional: Can Drinking Too Much Matcha Tea Cause Kidney Failure?

Expert opinion from Georgios Christos Bakolas Master Science in Sport Nutrition · 3 years of experience · UK Drinking too much tea in general can lead to the formation of kidney stones. Also, there is a debate between studies if matcha plant cause kidney toxicity or not. Some of them showed symptoms of nausea and kidney toxicity, while others showe...


If it feels like you’re losing your memory, it might not be a bad thing


Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis : What Is It & Treatments

Overview A condition characterized by excessive scarring (fibrosis) of the skin and internal organs. A rare condition which usually occurs in persons with reduced kidney functions. Symptoms Symptoms include swelling, tightening, thickening and hardening of the skin, excess skin pigmentation, burning or itching of affected areas. → Common treatment ...


‘Pesticides by stealth’: garden soil conditioners killing worms, experts fear

Gardeners are inadvertently killing scores of earthworms with soil conditioners marketed as “organic”, experts fear, as they call for tighter regulation on products that poison the invertebrates. Earthworms may appear humble, but Charles Darwin thought their work in improving soil structure and fertility was so important he devoted his final book to them and said: “It may be doubted if there are any other animals which have played such an...


What Are The Side Effects Of Curcumin On Hernias? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa Curcumin is a biologically active polyphenolic compound found in turmeric, which have seen having a lot of health benefits. Taking large amounts of turmeric and curcumin in supplement form for long periods of time may cause stomach upset a...


Ask A Nutrition Professional: Are Almonds A Healthy Snack?

Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil Yes, very healthy. Almond is a food rich in magnesium, which helps the nervous system in case of stress or fatigue. It has calcium in its composition, which is very useful for bone health. Thanks to good fats, they have strong anti-inflammatory properties and...


Professional Faqs: Does Grapefruit Juice Speed Up Your Metabolism?


How Does Prediabetes Affect Quality Of Life? A Review By Doctors

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA Prediabetes can affect your life by taking away things that make your life enjoyable like eating what you want or driving or even sex. You may find yourself having less physical affection, and this can lead you to shy away from relationships then end...


Do You Have Bad Shoulder Posture? Try This 2 Minutes Exercise

This video provides a quick and easy two-minute exercise routine to help improve shoulder posture and relax the muscles. With no equipment required, this exercise routine is designed to help improve blood circulation, promote relaxation, and achieve good sitting posture. The goal of this exercise is to help individuals relax and improve their shoulder posture.


What Harvard Health Publishing And 3 Other Doctors Think: What Is Anasarca And How Can It Be Treated?

Answered by Dr. Howard E. Lewine M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA Anasarca refers to the accumulation of excess fluid throughout the tissues in the body leading to very significant weight gain. Anasarca is most often due to heart failure, very low levels of the protein albumin in the blood, cirrhos...


Care Plan Your Doctor Would Usually Recommend For Charcot-marie-tooth Disorder

Overview A group of inherited disorders which cause nerve damage mostly in arms and legs. Weakness in limbs, hammer toes, and loss of sensation in limbs are the common symptoms. Symptoms Weakness in limbs, hammer toes, and loss of sensation in extremities are the common symptoms. → Common treatment options → Questions to ask your doctor What are pe...


Is there a greater force of nature than the dandelion? - Take on Nature

From its medical purposes to culinary value Stephen Colton ponders the resilience of the dandelion


Want to boost your health? You need to munch 30 plants a week

By employing some useful strategies and incorporating just a few of my plant-laden recipes in to your weekly menu you'll soon realise it's well within your grasp.


Gas and propane stoves linked to 50,000 cases of childhood asthma

A study from researchers at Stanford University and Harvard University found that about 50,000 cases of childhood asthma could be linked to exposure to nitrogen dioxide produced by gas stoves.


Deadly diseases you thought were gone...but aren't

The rise in anti-vaccination has unsurprisingly led to a resurgence of many ancient diseases, including the 2019 measles outbreak in the US. Measles is among the most contagious of infectious diseases, reportedly killing almost 110,000 people globally in 2017, most of them being young children. A more recent risk to young children is the recent unexplained outbreak of hepatitis occurring in countries all over the world. Researchers are puzzled by the sudden prevalence of the serious liver disease among young children that has been recorded in North America, the UK, Japan, and Europe. So far, there have been more than 200 cases which have resulted in 17 liver transplants and one death. The World Health Organization is calling the illness “acute hepatitis of unknown origin," as none of the victims have tested positive for any of the previously identified forms of Hepatitis, suggesting the illness is a new development. According to WHO, 70 of the confirmed cases also tested positive for a strain of the adenovirus. Adenovirus can cause cold-like symptoms and diarrhea, but has the potential to affect the liver too. The first cases of the outbreak were recorded in the UK and the disease has so far affected children ages 0-16. Click through to see which other diseases are making a terrifying comeback.


20 incredible facts about mucus

Despite its rather repulsive nature, mucus plays an essential role in keeping the body healthy, and while we often wish there were less of it around, it’s actually quite fascinating! After discovering these 20 incredible facts about mucus, you’ll never look at it the same way again.


Oliver Hudson hit by 'debilitating' symptoms when he tried to withdraw from anti-anxiety medication

Oliver Hudson experienced "debilitating" withdrawal symptoms when coming off anti-anxiety medication and ultimately had to start taking the pills again.


Cherry: Health Advice From Nutrition Professionals


Writer reveals grief of losing only child to anaphylactic shock

Tina Hedin, 62, has laid bare in unflinching honesty the reality of her life ever since the devastating death of her daughter Kierstin at the age of 25.


The fanciful and fascinating uses for garlic throughout the ages

Everyone knows that some foods are healthier than others. Certain vegetables have specific vitamins and minerals that other foods might not. Garlic, on the other hand, brings a whole new meaning to the word "superfood." Long before garlic became a cook's best friend, it was used all over the world for just about everything but cooking. Over the millennia, garlic has played the roles of everything from steroid to aphrodisiac. Even more impressive is that many of these ancient health benefits have since been scientifically proven. Have an excess of garlic in the kitchen? Read on to discover some ancient uses for garlic that might inspire you.


How old is too old? I’m 77 and I don’t know yet. But I will when I get there

How old is old? That depends on how old you are, for as you age you will nudge that number upwards. A recent German study asked people over the age of 40 that same question eight times over a period of 25 years, and it found “old” gets older as we age. Of course it does. Would Paul McCartney, fit at 81¾, choose 64 now as the time he’d need feeding? Jumpin’ Jack Flash at 80 is as lithe and frisky as ever, but only a halfway Dorian Grey, young in...