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With temperatures soaring, most people are feeling the strain — but some may need to take extra care, particularly if they’re on certain medications. Heatwaves can be enjoyable, but they also bring real health risks. Dehydration becomes more likely in…
For generations, one puzzle has repeatedly cropped up in bedrooms: what most reliably helps women reach orgasm? Researchers have now taken a closer look at one standout influence. For many people with a penis, orgasms tend to be more predictable,…
With chatter about a possible ‘Super El Niño’ spreading online, plenty of people are trying to figure out what the term really means — and whether it’s something to be concerned about. NOAA climate scientist Michelle L’Heureux, a leading El…
A woman’s ‘tingly’ and numb face turned out to be a brain tumor after it was revealed by an MRI for an unrelated back problem. Amy Seager, 38, began noticing an odd numbness and tingling across the left side of…
A sports medicine doctor has weighed in on the death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch, calling it “totally preventable”. Busch died aged 41 on May 21, leaving behind his wife and three children. It was later confirmed he passed away…
Here are the symptoms of thyroid cancer to be aware of after former US Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she’d been diagnosed with the disease. Bondi, who exited the Trump administration last month, said in interviews with a number of…
A leading doctor has explained how long sex ‘actually’ lasts — and the average is far shorter than many people assume In an interview, Dr Philippa Kaye spoke about premature ejaculation — a common sexual issue that many people still…
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 podcast Popcast, Hathaway said her eyesight had been severely affected for years, leaving her unable to…
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…