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The World Health Organization (WHO) has shared guidance on how to reduce the risk of spreading hantavirus, after three confirmed deaths were connected to an outbreak linked to a cruise ship—raising concerns about another potential global health emergency. If this…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has responded to worries that a reported hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship could trigger another worldwide pandemic. Many people will remember that in late 2019 there were early reports of a new virus circulating…
You might want to reconsider how you sit, after an expert warned about the potential impact of sitting with your legs crossed. Health advice seems to cover just about everything these days — including posture. And if you’ve ever wondered…
A doctor has issued a warning about what could happen if you overdo protein, explaining it may increase the risk of a painful health problem. High-protein eating plans are often marketed as a healthier choice, and protein is undeniably important.…
The world of plastic surgery can be high-stakes, with surgeons frequently facing intense demands from patients chasing a specific “ideal” look. Many people pursue cosmetic procedures to feel more confident, to address visible signs of aging, to change features they’ve…
A health specialist has warned that passengers still aboard the MV Hondius may face weeks in isolation. The vessel departed Argentina last month for an Atlantic crossing, but the trip has been overshadowed by a Hantavirus outbreak in which at…
A doctor has issued a warning to anyone who sleeps on their stomach, saying the position could increase the risk of developing a painful chest condition. Some people choose to sleep face-down because it feels comfortable or helps cut down…
Health and wellbeing have taken on a much bigger role in everyday life recently, with more young people choosing matcha meet-ups and pilates sessions over big nights out. But fresh research, reported, suggests a worrying trend in England: rates of…
With the warmer months on the way, getting a proper night’s sleep can become even more of a challenge. Figures from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggest that between 30% and 52% of adults in the US…
A mom who brushed off a potential warning sign of colon cancer as menopause-related has spoken about what happened to her — including the ‘unusual’ symptom she now says should never be ignored. 54-year-old businesswoman Natalie Hushin began dealing with…
A 15-year-old boy with stage 4 cancer has captured widespread attention after making an emotional request on his mother’s social media. Will Roberts, from Alabama, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, in January 2025. In a Facebook…
On paper, 2026 should be a great time to be a woman. Women are earning more degrees than men, building real financial independence, and living with more autonomy and options than previous generations could realistically imagine. But despite those gains,…
Ashley Graham has shared a strong view on the growing popularity of weight loss medications. Use of GLP-1 drugs has surged in recent years, as treatments such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have become more widely available. That rise has also…
Three passengers have died and three others are ill after contracting Hantavirus aboard a British cruise ship, a virus which medical experts say there are no ‘specific medical interventions’ for. Three Dutch travellers have died following a suspected Hantavirus outbreak…
A man has opened up about how a late autism diagnosis at 42 has reshaped the way he understands his life. Tyler Barnett, who lives in Calabasas, California, spent years being described in different ways as he grew up. He…
Health experts are sounding the alarm after a new study argued that compulsive reliance on AI could be serious enough to warrant recognition as a mental illness. Since chatbots went mainstream in 2023, they’ve quickly become a tool many people…