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Warning: This article contains discussion of cancer and graphic images which some readers may find distressing. A 37-year-old woman has shared how she was eventually diagnosed with cancer after earlier concerns were put down to a hernia, with doctors reportedly…
Aviation experts say there is no guaranteed “safe” seat on a plane in a crash, but some locations may offer a statistical edge depending on the type of accident. Flying remains one of the safest ways to travel, and commercial…
Emma Heming Willis has addressed a widespread misunderstanding about Bruce Willis’ condition, explaining that the actor does not have Alzheimer’s disease and still knows the people closest to him. During an appearance on The Bossticks podcast on Monday, Emma spoke…
A scientist has said that many people with blue eyes can be linked back to a single ancient ancestor. Dr. Melissa Ilardo discussed the topic during an appearance on Andrew Huberman’s podcast, where she explained the striking theory behind the…
Medical specialists say a quick self-check sometimes used in clinics may offer a clue about a person’s risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm — but it is not a diagnosis, and it should never replace proper medical screening. An aortic…
A widely shared simulation video has illustrated how Ozempic may contribute to weight loss, even though the medication is not approved in the US specifically for that purpose. Ozempic is a GLP-1 medication originally developed to help manage type 2…
Health specialists are cautioning that an overly high-protein diet may raise the risk of a “silent killer” that affects more than one in seven U.S. Adults, many of whom do not know they have it. Protein-heavy eating plans have become…
Vanessa Trump has shared a fresh update after revealing last month that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The former wife of Donald Trump Jr., who is also the mother of five children, first addressed the news on Instagram…
Wellbeing specialists have highlighted the “small, golden and powerful fruit” believed to support better sleep, alongside a range of other potential health perks. For many people, uninterrupted sleep is hard to come by. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, a partner’s movement,…
A long-running study suggests that the timing and frequency of naps may be tied to a higher risk of death, after researchers monitored older adults for nearly two decades. Napping can be divisive. For some, a brief rest during the…
As social media continues to fuel unusual food and drink crazes, health experts are once again raising concerns about a trend they say could come with serious risks. The latest one under scrutiny is the “dirty soda” craze, which has…
A medical expert has outlined what may be happening inside the body when someone is in a coma. Cleveland Clinic describes a coma as: ‘is a deep unconscious state where you can’t wake up or respond, even to pain or…
Tiny, intensely itchy blisters on your fingers or across your palms that eventually split, peel, and then come back again weeks later can be a sign of a real skin condition rather than a random irritation. That condition is pompholyx,…
Warning: This article contains themes of OCD pertaining to intrusive thoughts about children, which some may find triggering. A 22-year-old woman has opened up about how a rare OCD diagnosis helped explain the distressing thoughts that shaped her teenage years.…
A doctor has explained how the body can respond after a ‘prolonged fast’. Approaches like intermittent fasting have become popular for both health and weight-management goals, but medical professionals continue to stress that fasting of any kind should be handled…
A TV doctor has outlined a simple five-point guide that could help people spot a dangerous skin change early, and it all comes down to remembering the ABCDEs. Dr Amir Khan discussed the approach on his podcast No Appointment Necessary,…