While many holidaymakers come home hoping to look sun-kissed, others are chasing a permanent bronzed look and are turning to something that’s been nicknamed the ‘Barbie drug’. The risks linked to tanning methods such as sunbeds are widely reported. According…
President Donald Trump’s medical reports offer a snapshot of how his health metrics have shifted during his second stint in the White House, after he became the oldest person ever elected US president. The 79-year-old addressed his most recent visit…
Users of widely used weight‑loss injections including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are being advised to take added precautions during bouts of extreme heat. An unusually intense early-season heatwave is sweeping across parts of the US this week, with states such…
Teenager Lexi Browne endured agonizing pain after developing an exceptionally rare complication from the flu that left her paralyzed and fighting for her life. Lexi, 14, became unwell toward the end of 2025. At first, the illness looked like a…
Fans planning to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been cautioned about several potential health risks, as officials stress they are taking steps to reduce dangers for visitors. CDC director Jay Bhattacharya has flagged health considerations for those…
Anne Hathaway has shared that she’s dealt with cataracts and ultimately needed surgery after being diagnosed with the condition. In a conversation on The New York Times podcast Popcast, Hathaway said her eyesight had been severely affected for years, leaving…
Few stories underline how quickly sepsis can strike—and how deadly it can be—more than the sudden, heartbreaking death of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch this week. News of Busch’s passing has left fellow drivers and fans reeling, particularly because many had…
Researchers are turning to AI to uncover some of the surprising side effects people say they’ve had while taking GLP-1 medications. It’s widely understood that weight loss injections such as Ozempic and Mounjaro can cause side effects, with commonly reported…
A GP credited with helping 157 patients reach drug-free remission from Type 2 diabetes says a 10-second “string test” can offer a surprisingly useful snapshot of your health. Dr. David Unwin, known for his work with insulin and his low-carb…
A doctor has shed light on the ’90-minute’ rule to help fall asleep more quickly at night. It’s a familiar scenario. You can feel drained all day long, yet the moment you lie down, your mind decides it’s the perfect…
Health specialists are urging people to avoid ceremonies that involve applying tree frog toxins to the skin. The renewed caution follows the death of 40-year-old Kristian Trend in the UK after he took part in the practice, though officials have…
Late-night hookups are practically a cliché. Work is done, the day is winding down, and there’s one last activity many people save for right before sleep… Nighttime sex can feel like the easiest option, and the darkness can make everything…
Summer-like heat has arrived ahead of schedule in some areas of the US, prompting many people to switch on their fans to try to sleep better — but that overnight breeze may not be doing you as many favours as…
Ozempic and Mounjaro have become household names, and another medication in the same broader category could be on the horizon. While these treatments are widely discussed in the context of weight loss, GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are…
A clinician-driven study suggests that many people living with the most widespread chronic lung condition may, in reality, be dealing with several additional illnesses that often aren’t recognised or properly diagnosed. Of the roughly 28 million Americans with asthma, about…
A woman says a delayed diagnosis of a rare skin condition may have contributed to her later developing cancer. Lorna Riley, from Cheshire in the UK, recalls experiencing symptoms of lichen sclerosus (LS) from a young age. However, she says…