Most people never think twice about taking a step, yet new research suggests how quickly someone begins walking may reveal important information about their overall health and even their chances of survival. For people who are younger or have no…
Former NFL star Chris Johnson has revealed that he is living with ALS, saying the disease has progressed much faster than he ever expected. The former Tennessee Titans running back said he was diagnosed in 2025, when he was 39.…
As the 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across the US, Canada and Mexico, many supporters will be watching late-night fixtures, gathering with friends and celebrating well into the evening. Medical and road safety officials are…
A medical expert has issued a caution over weight loss injections as their use continues to rise across the United States. GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide were first developed to help treat type 2 diabetes, but they are…
A doctor has shared the key question people should ask themselves before using GLP-1 medications for weight loss, warning that one major misunderstanding often leads people in the wrong direction. Use of GLP-1 treatments such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound…
Americans across a huge stretch of the country are being told to prepare for a “significant, dangerous” blast of heat as the Fourth of July weekend approaches, while safety experts are also cautioning that lakes, rivers and beaches may bring…
Medical professionals are warning people about the viral TikTok craze dubbed the ‘pink gelatin trick’, after some users suggested it can work like GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. With interest in weight-loss methods continuing to rise, many people are exploring everything from…
It may feel satisfying to scratch that mosquito bite or itch rash, but research now reveals exactly why giving in to the urge makes everything worse. Scientists have uncovered a cellular mechanism that explains why a mildly annoying itch can…
A doctor has shared an easy habit that may help lower your chances of developing a very common and uncomfortable condition. Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, affect the area around the back passage and can lead to itching, swelling, discomfort…
It may not be dinner-table conversation, but the way your farts smell — or don’t — could offer a useful clue about what’s going on in your gut, according to a prominent health coach. Dan Go, a high-performance health coach…
James Martin has recalled the shock of learning that his son Oscar, then just three years old, had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after doctors warned he had ‘weeks, if not days’ to live without urgent treatment. Oscar, now seven, first became…
Fresh research has pointed to a “bleak” connection between GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and women’s prospects in both work and dating, with the results prompting a strong reaction. The findings come as GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes…
Holly Madison has spoken frankly about why she chose cosmetic surgery, sharing the reason she feels “really happy” with how it turned out. During the Wednesday, June 24 installment of Dear Media’s “Derm Approved” podcast, the 46-year-old former Girls Next…
Scientists may have identified one reason why early-onset cancer diagnoses — cases involving people under 50 — are becoming more common. Although cancer is often seen as an illness linked to older age, diagnoses among younger adults have been climbing…
Barack Obama has offered a lighthearted update on how he is feeling physically, admitting that he is taking a more cautious approach to basketball as he gets older. The former president made the comments during a rare joint interview with…
A urologist has shared what he considers to be within the range of ‘normal’ when it comes to testicles, while encouraging men to carry out regular self-checks. Although bodies vary from person to person, doctors say there are several differences…