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First Ebola Recoveries in Congo Raise Hope — and Hard Questions About Security and Access
WHO chief Tedros visits Bunia as five patients survive rare Bundibugyo strain, but 906 suspected cases and armed attacks...
Zebra Striping: The Science Behind Social Media's Latest Hangover Hack
A new anti-hangover method called 'zebra striping' is trending on UK social media. But does alternating alcoholic and no...
Congo's rare Ebola outbreak: Five recover as WHO warns conflict could complicate response
WHO chief Tedros announces five Ebola survivors in Bunia, but the outbreak's spread into M23-held areas raises containme...
New Pill Nearly Doubles Survival in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer — But Questions Remain
A novel oral drug, daraxonrasib, has shown it can nearly double survival time for patients with metastatic pancreatic ca...
A Father's Fight Against Time: The Unrelenting Battle Against Kidney Cancer
A Southport father's terminal kidney cancer diagnosis has left his family reeling, as they scramble to find alternative ...
Zebra Striping: Social Media's Hangover Hack Has Science Backing – With Caveats
A new social media trend called zebra striping promises fewer hangovers by alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink...
Microdosing Mushrooms: The New ‘Mummy Drug’ That’s Replacing Wine?
One mother’s journey from a bad trip to microdosing mushroom oil reveals a quiet trend among midlife parents replacing a...
PMOS Redefines the Fight Against Insulin Resistance
A name change for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome could unlock new treatments and improve diagnosis for millions of women worl...
Retired Postman Sues Royal Marsden Over Unnecessary Pancreas Surgery
A 61‑year‑old ex‑postman claims a misdiagnosed pancreatic lump led to needless removal of his pancreas and spleen, spark...
Record Heat, Rising Toll: 15 Lost in UK Open Water as Temperatures Soar
At least 15 people have died swimming in open water during the UK's hottest May on record, with victims as young as 12. ...
Early Low‑Dose Statins Could Slash Heart Attack Risk by 25% in Healthy Brits
New Imperial College analysis suggests modest cholesterol pills for low‑risk patients could prevent a quarter of major h...
Britain's Dangerous Fibre-Gap: 90% Unaware of Cancer-Fighting Nutrient, Survey Finds
New research from ZOE reveals a staggering lack of awareness about fiber's role in preventing bowel cancer and heart dis...
Jesy Nelson Celebrates NHS SMA Screening Rollout After Twins’ Diagnosis
The former Little Mix star marks a policy win for SMA testing as her one‑year‑old twins undergo physiotherapy in a park.
The 25% Heart Disease Reduction: Why Early Statins Are Being Called a "Pension Scheme"
A massive Imperial College London study suggests low-dose statins could prevent a quarter of heart attacks in healthy ad...
Britons' Fibre Ignorance: 90% Unaware of Risks, Survey Shows
A ZOE survey of 2,000 adults reveals that nine in ten Britons lack awareness of their low fibre intake, with only 5% mee...
Claude Lemieux's Brain Donation to CTE Research: A Gift from a Four-Time Champion
The family of NHL enforcer Claude Lemieux has donated his brain to the Boston University CTE Center, advancing research ...
Spironolactone’s Surge: From Blood Pressure Pill to Acne Savior for Women
A wave of TikTok testimonies and dermatologist endorsements are turning an old blood‑pressure drug into a go‑to acne tre...
Tongue-Stimulating Breakthrough Offers Hope for 750 Million Tinnitus Sufferers
A 75-year-old man's dramatic relief from chronic tinnitus has sparked hope for millions worldwide. But what makes this t...
Perimenopause's Secret Ally: How Nutrition Can Turn the Tide
A 48-year-old nutritionist's remarkable journey from exhaustion to vitality offers a beacon of hope for millions of wome...
Spironolactone's Acne Miracle: Separating Fact from Social Media Hype
A growing number of women claim spironolactone has cured their acne, but is it safe and effective?
Beyond the lecture hall: how a £10bn cocaine habit is reshaping UK universities
With 120 tons of cocaine consumed yearly and addiction rising among British students, universities face a crisis they ar...
One Nutritionist's 30 Gram Fix for Perimenopause: Energy, Clear Skin, and Steady Weight Loss
Emma Bardwell, 48, used a simple three-pillar diet to reverse fatigue, insomnia, and weight gain during perimenopause. N...
Burnaby Massage Therapist Suspended for Billing Fraud and Misleading Ads
A BC regulator has suspended a Burnaby therapist for six months after finding false billing, deceptive marketing and slo...
Your 8pm Chocolate Craving Is Hardwired: What a Study of 250,000 Transactions Reveals
A new study analyzing nearly 250,000 online purchases shows our body clocks drive us to seek sugary treats in the evenin...
MV Hondius Cleared After Hantavirus Outbreak — But Cruise Safety Questions Persist
The Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is cleared to sail again after a hantavirus outbreak killed three and infected 13, but ...
Ebola's Rapid Spread in Congo: Why Community Trust is the New Frontline
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that travel bans and community mistrust are hampering the response to a fast-...
Groin Itch Epidemic: What's Behind the Mysterious Rash
A common yet often unspoken issue affects millions of men worldwide. What's behind the persistent groin itch?
From Personal Tragedy to Policy: Jesy Nelson’s Fight for SMA Screening
A singer's battle with a rare genetic disease is forcing the UK government to accelerate newborn testing for thousands o...
Debt-Free Degrees: University of Mobile and Mobile Infirmary Launch Nursing Pipeline
A new apprenticeship program removes financial barriers for nursing students while securing a steady stream of talent fo...
From Rash to Relapse: How a Dentist’s Test Saved a 27‑Year‑Old’s Life
When a chest rash and fatigue were dismissed as stress, a routine dental blood test in October 2023 uncovered acute myel...