Health

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, marking another American affected by the rapidly spreading outbreak, federal health officials announced Friday. The Centers for…

Jelly Roll has shared an unusually candid account of his long-running struggle with overeating, describing food addiction as one of the hardest battles he faces. The 41-year-old performer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has been outspoken for years about…

Men are often less likely than women to book a doctor’s appointment, but physicians are warning that this hesitation can be risky, particularly when four specific symptoms appear. While some people assume this is just a cliché, the evidence suggests…

A mother has opened up about the early signs in her two-year-old son that seemed almost “too good to be true” — before they were eventually linked to what is often described as “childhood dementia.” Tammy McDaid, 34, first sought…

Health authorities in the US have issued an alert after multiple mosquitoes tested positive for a virus that can, in some cases, become life-threatening. Mosquitoes are considered among the world’s most dangerous animals. The CDC says they contribute to hundreds…

Researchers who followed more than 7,000 people for 12 years say there is a major warning sign of dementia that may appear over a decade before a formal diagnosis. Although dementia is most commonly linked with later life, symptoms can…

With temperatures climbing, plenty of motorists are stuck asking the same question: is it cheaper to use the air conditioning or just drive with the windows open? The answer is not as straightforward as many people think, because the most…

A fresh study suggests that a well-known dairy food many people already eat could play a role in slowing biological ageing. The research, published in the journal Aging in May 2026, looked at how a 12-week lifestyle programme affected DNA…

Fresh research following people taking weight-loss injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy has revealed internal changes that extend well beyond pounds lost, and some of the results have surprised specialists. Over the past two years, GLP-1 medications have become central…

A pregnant mother was told she needed to deliver her baby early after doctors uncovered a devastating diagnosis. Amy Carroll, 34, was expecting her fourth child when she began to feel unwell. Early in the pregnancy, she was diagnosed with…

People taking antidepressants may find heatwaves harder to cope with, as some common psychiatric medications can affect the body’s response to high temperatures. Extreme heat has been gripping large parts of the US, with more than 20 states seeing temperatures…

A dermatologist has issued a warning about hand piercings after North West appeared to show off the look on social media. North West has grown up in the spotlight, and despite her young age, her style choices can quickly attract…

A harrowing new documentary examining the persecution of LGBTQ+ people has prompted a stark warning from a senior UN official, who says the world may be drifting toward another major HIV/AIDS crisis without fully recognising the risk. Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed…

Matthew McConaughey says losing 50 pounds for Dallas Buyers Club altered far more than his appearance — it also changed the way his body and mind worked. Back in 2013, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days actor…

Erling Haaland has opened up about what a typical day of eating looks like for him, including the takeaway he turns to when he gives himself a cheat meal. The Norway forward, 25, has helped guide his country into the…

Names like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have become almost impossible to avoid online in recent years, largely because weight loss medications are now being used by millions of Americans. These treatments work by mimicking natural hormones that help people feel…