Health

A cancer specialist is warning that three familiar symptoms are too often being shrugged off by patients, even though they can be among the earliest clues that something more serious may be going on. Speaking to Metro, Dr Jiri Kubes,…

People using GLP-1 medications for weight loss may think microdosing offers a slower, more controlled way to lose pounds. However, medical experts are warning against the practice. GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda are designed to be started…

Steven Hamill, who survived an ‘aggressive’ form of penile cancer and underwent the amputation of half of his penis, has spoken about the early warning signs he noticed — and the fact he says he was dismissed twice by his…

A registered nutritionist has shared the three foods she thinks more people should be eating, saying they offer straightforward ways to improve overall health without making drastic changes. Lily Keeling, a Registered Nutritionist and Senior Recipe Development Manager at Green…

LinkedIn chief executive Daniel Shapero has offered some of his top advice on how to use the platform to ‘help your career’. There is no shortage of apps competing for attention, but LinkedIn at least has the advantage of feeling…

Elizabeth Smart has opened up about the approach behind her toned physique after embracing bodybuilding, saying the experience has helped her feel proud of her body after years of carrying what she described as ‘shame’. Now a mother of three…

With the parasite behind the recent surge in “explosive diarrhea” cases continuing to affect people across the US, plenty of shoppers are rethinking whether they want lettuce anywhere near their plates. Still, food safety specialists say avoiding it entirely may…

Protein has long been linked with building and maintaining muscle, which is why many people turn to powders and supplements to raise their intake. But for older adults, new findings suggest that approach may not deliver the muscle gains some…

Sick of It All frontman and founding member Lou Koller has died at 59 after a two-year battle with adenocarcinoma. In June 2024, he shared that doctors had discovered a tumour in his esophagus which had extended into his stomach.…

A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated eggs has affected 98 people across 14 states since illnesses began in November 2025, health officials reported. The outbreak, which has now ended, sickened a total of 105 people with confirmed cases reported…

Although Bryan Johnson and other biohackers are focused on trying to “live forever” by slowing or even reversing aging, researchers say there may be a far more realistic upper limit to how long humans can survive. Johnson is among the…

The United States has surpassed a grim and unprecedented milestone, with measles cases in 2026 already exceeding the entire total for 2025, and the year still has more than five months remaining. As of mid-July, confirmed cases have reached 2,295…

A cruise passenger has shared a stark warning after suffering what she called the “worst experience of her life” during an excursion. Kirsten Lindsey was left with a severe genital injury while on holiday after taking part in what was…

A 39-year-old woman learned she had bowel cancer after a blood donation appointment uncovered low iron levels. Laura Jackson was ultimately diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer, a diagnosis that was later revised to stage three. Aside from tiredness, she…

Melanoma causes most skin cancer fatalities in the United States, and doctors say many people would struggle to identify its early signs. Two dermatologists recently outlined why this form of skin cancer is especially serious and what people should watch…

Common weight loss injections such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy may be associated with a higher chance of hair loss, new research suggests. These medicines, known as GLP-1 agonists, imitate a naturally occurring hormone that helps control blood sugar levels…