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Beyond Bone Scans: How AI Eye Tests Could Predict Osteoporosis
A new study suggests that an AI-powered retinal scan could identify osteoporosis risks, offering a non-invasive alternat...
Beyond the CPAP Mask: The Side-Sleeping Breakthrough for Sleep Apnoea
New research suggests that positional therapy may offer a more tolerable, long-term alternative to traditional CPAP mach...
Ebola Outbreak in Bunia: Disinfection Efforts Face Community Resistance and Attacks
As sanitation workers spray disinfectants in Ituri province, an attack on a medical tent in Mongbwalu highlights the gro...
Arson Attack in Bunia Unleashes Ebola Suspects into Congo Community
A violent attack on a Doctors Without Borders facility has compromised containment efforts in Bunia, leaving 18 suspecte...
The NiMe Diet: Can Papua New Guinea's Tribal Secrets Solve the Chronic Disease Crisis?
Inspired by the isolated tribes of Papua New Guinea, a new nutritional approach aims to combat modern ailments by restor...
Papua New Guinea's Gut-Friendly Secret: A Recipe for Modern Health
A traditional diet from Papua New Guinea's frontier is luring hope for a modern epidemic, but what's behind its remarkab...
Data-Driven Survival: Why Congress Must Modernize Hospital Preparedness
The ICU Bed Act aims to replace outdated weekly reporting with real-time data to prevent the resource shortages seen dur...
More Than a Friendly Face: The Clinical Impact of Facility Dogs in Pediatric Wards
From controlling blood pressure to assisting in media production, facility dogs are proving to be essential medical tool...
Beyond Hydration: The Biochemical Case for Watermelon as a Functional Food
New nutritional insights suggest watermelon's specific concentrations of L-citrulline and lycopene offer significant car...
The SPF Gap: Why Sunscreen Can't Be Skipped
A practicing GP and aesthetic doctor reveals the hidden dangers of multitasking skincare products and why sunscreen rema...
The Sunscreen Slip-Up: Why Multitasking Products Aren't Enough
A GP and aesthetic doctor warns against relying solely on multitasking skincare and makeup products with SPF, and explai...
Deadly 'Boy Kibble' Trend Spreads on TikTok
TikTok gym bros' protein-rich meal may be a recipe for disaster, microbiologists warn.
A Desperate Plea on Wheels: One Woman's Quest for a Kidney
Peggy Macala's SUV becomes a billboard for organ donation as she searches for a living donor to save her life.
Families Left in the Dark: Alzheimer's Diagnosis Support Lacking
A family's devastating experience highlights the need for timely support and information after an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The Unseen Toll of Alzheimer's: A Family's Harrowing Journey
A family's story of love, resilience, and the devastating impact of Alzheimer's diagnosis
Finding Relief: Why Podiatrist-Approved Footwear is Essential for Plantar Fasciitis
With millions facing chronic heel pain, the right shoe is a medical tool, not just an accessory.
BC Nurses' Union Secures 12% Wage Hike Following Strike Threat
After a 98% strike mandate, the BC Nurses' Union has reached a tentative deal with the provincial government.
FDA Staff Blindsided by Decision to Expand US Nicotine Market
A sudden regulatory shift is causing internal friction at the FDA, leaving staff caught off guard by the influx of new n...
Beyond the Toggle: The Nuanced Science of Dark Mode and Eye Health
Switching to dark mode isn't a universal fix for eye fatigue; the right setting depends heavily on your environment and ...
The New Aesthetic of Erasure: How GLP-1 Drugs are Replacing the Mona Lisa Ideal
From the voluptuous symbols of 16th-century wealth to the hollowed cheeks of the modern era, Dr. Michael Yafi explores t...
From Renaissance Curves to 'GLP-1 Face': How Medicine Redefines Beauty
Dr. Michael Yafi argues that weight-loss drugs are sculpting a new, gaunt aesthetic that will inevitably redefine the fu...
Natasha Hamilton’s Defiant Stand Against Trolls and the Reality of Chronic Illness
The former Atomic Kitten star is using her platform to challenge beauty standards while managing Hashimoto's disease and...
Canada Intensifies Border Screening Amid Ebola Outbreak in Africa
New protocols at Canadian ports of entry aim to intercept Ebola cases following a heightened risk assessment for the DRC...
The 'Natural' GLP-1 Craze: Can Berberine Really Replace Wegovy?
As the cost of synthetic weight-loss jabs climbs, social media is pushing plant-based alternatives. But is a 4kg loss en...
The Superbug Surge: Why Antimicrobial Resistance Could Outpace Cancer by 2050
As global deaths from resistant bacteria climb, the ethical and systemic drivers of superbugs are coming into sharp focu...
The Berberine Gamble: Can "Natural GLP-1s" Truly Replace Synthetic Weight-Loss Jabs?
As the cost of Mounjaro and Wegovy climbs, social media is pushing plant-based alternatives. But do these supplements of...
Beyond the Scalpel: Inside the Endolift Laser's Internal Skin Tightening
A beauty editor tests a "hair-fine" laser treatment designed to trigger collagen from the inside out, offering a middle ...
California Moves to Ban Quartz Countertop Fabrication Amid Silicosis Crisis
Regulators initiate an emergency ban on artificial-stone fabrication after 31 worker deaths and hundreds of silicosis ca...
Jesy Nelson’s Fight for SMA Screening: A Turning Point for UK Newborn Care
After her twins were diagnosed with a rare muscle-wasting disease, singer Jesy Nelson successfully lobbied the UK govern...
Medical Transition vs. Federal Mandates: The Battle Over Gender-Affirming Care
The Sexual and Gender Health Clinic finds itself at the center of a political and religious storm following a federal or...