Here’s what to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus currently being detected in parts of the US. Although the name may be unfamiliar to many, HMPV isn’t new. It was first identified in 2001 and typically follows a…
A new study has outlined unexpected advantages of GLP-1 medications that go beyond their well-known role in weight loss. Drugs such as Ozempic were originally developed to support people living with diabetes, while another GLP-1 treatment, Mounjaro, has since gained…
Ever feel like you are falling into an abyss when you’re nodding off? Well, according to one doctor it’s pretty common, and here’s why. It’s a familiar and frustrating moment: you’re exhausted after a long day, you start to drift…
By 2026, most people recognise that smoking is harmful. Pick almost any organ or body system, and a medical professional could explain the ways tobacco smoke can damage it. With long-term use, tar can accumulate in the lungs and contribute…
A new study has pointed to a possible contributor to Parkinson’s disease — and it’s something most people are exposed to in everyday life. Parkinson’s is a neurological condition that primarily affects movement. It develops when brain cells responsible for…
Even when you try your hardest, some relationships reach a point where continuing just isn’t the right option, and you’re left having to move forward. Walking away from something unhealthy can be the best decision, but that doesn’t make it…
A sexual health doctor has shared one easy addition couples can bring into the bedroom to help make sex feel better. Sex can raise plenty of questions, and it isn’t always obvious where to get reliable answers. Many people end…
Prostate cancer will affect around one in eight men over their lifetime. While it’s the most common cancer in men, catching it early can make it highly treatable—and often curable. Even though the 10-year survival rate after diagnosis is close…
A doctor has shared a stark warning about a certain kind of headache that should never be brushed off, advising people to get urgent medical help if it strikes. Headaches come in many forms, including common tension headaches, those triggered…
At least three types of medical exemptions could prevent someone from being drafted in the event the latest Middle East conflict expands. As tensions rise with the US and Israel clashing with Iran, many people are watching developments with growing…
Lots of men insist that what you eat or drink can influence the taste or texture of semen — though that claim tends to come with some obvious bias. In reality, the relationship between diet and sexual fluids is far…
Doctors have been warning to people to visit a healthcare professional if they are regularly getting this symptom. A healthy body can still throw up unexpected problems, and symptoms that seem minor at first don’t always stay that way. Occasional…
Scientists have determined the exact amount of sleep you need to keep a common chronic illness at bay. No matter whether you find it hard to drift off or can doze almost anywhere, sleep can become a real worry —…
In just a few years, weight-loss medicine has shifted from dubious “miracle” fixes to genuinely transformative treatments, with GLP-1 agonists such as Mounjaro and Wegovy already helping millions curb appetite. As researchers learn more about how these drugs work in…
A mom who assumed her flu-like symptoms weren’t serious has shared a warning after receiving a devastating diagnosis. Vicki Purdey, 37, started feeling unwell in March 2024, but at first she didn’t believe anything was seriously wrong. She experienced a…
A former model who has just marked his 60th birthday has stunned viewers after sharing photos that make him look decades younger. Chuando Tan, now a photographer and previously a fashion model, posted online earlier this week to celebrate the…