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Warning: This article contains discussion of cancer which some readers may find distressing. A specialist has shared five potential warning signs of colon cancer that shouldn’t be ignored. Many people feel awkward discussing bowel habits, but staying silent can delay…
Here are the meningitis symptoms to look out for following reports that two students have died during an outbreak in the UK. The outbreak is centered in Canterbury, Kent. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham confirmed that a sixth-form student…
Scientists have revealed how people who had previously had Covid-19 have a heightened risk of one particular kind of cancer. Although the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is behind us and restrictions have long since lifted, researchers say its effects…
I know we didn’t need another reason to love dogs, but scientists have found one that will make us appreciate our four-legged friends even more. Dogs bring a lot to our lives: companionship, comfort, and the kind of joy that’s…
The FDA has announced an urgent health alert and recall involving certain batches of cream cheese, warning shoppers that the affected products may pose a serious health risk. The notice is classified as a Class I recall — the agency’s…
A mother who assumed her exhaustion was just part of juggling family life later learned she had breast cancer. Anj Periyasamy was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in March 2022, aged 37. Before the life-changing diagnosis, Anj said the…
A doctor has revealed one simple item that could make a big difference in the bedroom. Even though sex is a normal part of many relationships, it can still feel awkward to bring up. But like anything intimate, being able…
Early-onset dementia affects more than 200,000 people in the US, and the warning signs can look different from one person to the next. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and over are living with Alzheimer’s.…
A vet has shared a heartbreaking plea for anyone bringing their dog in to be put to sleep. Having to say goodbye to a pet you love is one of the most painful decisions an owner can face. After years…
Earlier this week, Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling shared a new update with fans about her cancer diagnosis, revealing that the bowel cancer first found in 2023 has since spread. Mel, 52, previously learned she had cancer after…
Country icon Dolly Parton has offered fans a new update on how she’s doing after a difficult run of personal and health challenges in 2025, including the death of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. Parton, 80, spoke candidly about her…
Scientists have created a new app they say could support men who experience premature ejaculation. For many people, intimacy doesn’t always play out as smoothly as they’d like, whether because of personal pressures, relationship dynamics, or sexual health concerns. One…
A doctor has explained the two things that couple should be doing in bed to help keep a healthy relationship. The bedroom can easily turn into a catch‑all space for everything from streaming a box set to eating something indulgent…
A British man has recalled the devastation at being told he had a brain tumor after he dismissed warning signs for years. Many of us assume we’re generally healthy, and that the occasional nagging symptom will fade if we rest,…
Whether you’re skateboarding, sprinting to catch a bus, or simply stepping off a curb a little too boldly, there’s that moment when everything goes wrong and you hit the ground in sudden, intense pain. Broken bones are surprisingly common. Doctors…
Breakthrough GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have already enabled millions of people worldwide to change long-ingrained eating patterns, but researchers now believe they could have an even more far-reaching use. Each year, more than 100,000 people in…