A nursing student who went to her GP with what seemed like cold symptoms was later told she had an aggressive, life-threatening cancer. Ayley Crawford, now 21, began experiencing repeated colds and sinus infections when she was 19, around the…
Moving on from a party without offering a single farewell might look impolite on the surface, but some psychologists argue it can sometimes be the kinder option for your mental wellbeing. In many places, the habit is known as an…
Health specialists warn that popular weight-loss injections may be doing more than curbing appetite — they could also be affecting how other medications work in the body. Researchers say drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro may unintentionally disrupt the effectiveness…
Colon cancer is often seen as an illness that mainly affects older adults. A major new study suggests that belief may be misleading — and that for many younger people, the disease is only discovered once it has already progressed.…
Jessica Krauser, a mom from Columbus, Ohio, spent much of her 30s chalking up a series of odd aches and changes to normal wear and tear — until she learned they were early indicators of Parkinson’s disease. Her first red…
A hospice doctor has spoken candidly about a common misunderstanding people have about the dying process. Death isn’t a topic most people enjoy sitting with, yet it’s something everyone ultimately has to face. For many, that final stage of life…
A new Ebola outbreak with no vaccine, no specific treatment and a fatality rate of up to 50% has been declared a global health emergency, and it has already crossed an international border. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday…
A heart surgeon has issued a warning about a common type of food he says can quietly harm heart health over time. Dr Philip Ovadia, who has carried out thousands of procedures throughout his career, says certain everyday staples are…
After a string of setbacks, one mom spotted a small change in her mouth — and was shocked by how long it took for anyone to treat it as serious. Rachel Passarella was already dealing with emotional fallout after her…
A GP has shared the subtle symptoms of a common cancer, warning women not to brush them off. The disease is often labelled a “silent killer” because the signs can be mild, vague, or easily mistaken for something less serious…
It turns out that hantavirus can affect more than just your lungs; it can impact your sperm health as well. Hantavirus has been in the news recently after an outbreak was reported on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, which…
Talking about feeling unhappy with your sex life isn’t exactly something most people bring up over dinner, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a widespread issue. People often mention oysters as a go-to “bedroom booster,” but doctors have also pointed…
An expert has outlined the warning signs of a sexually transmitted infection that has been likened to ‘rain rot’. While the condition is typically associated with livestock including sheep, horses and cows, reports suggest it is now appearing in people,…
If you’ve been online at all in the past couple of years, chances are you’ve come across the word ‘Ozempic’ more times than you can count. The so-called Hollywood shortcut has turned into a mainstream talking point worldwide — but…
Finding the right words for someone who is grieving can feel impossible. Many people fall back on familiar phrases because they want to offer comfort, but it’s not always clear whether those lines actually help. Even so, most agree it’s…
Looksmaxxing is a term many people have only just come across, but there’s now another related phrase doing the rounds — hardmaxxxing — and experts say it should come with a serious warning. Looksmaxxing is a relatively recent trend that…