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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...
A Life-Threatening Diagnosis Hidden in Plain Sight
A 27-year-old woman's symptoms were dismissed as stress, but a blood test revealed a life-threatening cancer diagnosis.
Mature Skin's Hydration Secret: Dermatologists Reveal Top Moisturizers
Discover the best moisturizers for mature skin, recommended by dermatologists to combat dryness and promote a youthful g...
Edmonton Waiting Room Tragedy Sparks Call for Hospital Transparency
Travis Smith’s sudden death in Royal Alexandra Hospital’s emergency waiting room has ignited a fierce demand for answers...
Galleri Blood Test Could Slash UK Cancer Deaths by Tens of Thousands
A massive NHS trial shows the Galleri multi‑cancer blood test may prevent up to 30,000 deaths each year.
Radiotherapy Alone May Replace Lymph Node Surgery for Breast Cancer
A new multi‑country study shows that women with cancer in one or two lymph nodes can forego axillary dissection and stil...
Landmark Study Suggests Thousands of Breast Cancer Patients Can Skip Debilitating Lymph Node Surgery
A large trial presented at ASCO shows that women with limited nodal disease can avoid arm swelling by replacing surgery ...
Rising Premiums Push Americans to Question Health Insurance Value
Premiums have more than doubled for many, sparking a crisis of confidence in U.S. health coverage.
London Mother Faces ALS Battle After Diagnosis, Launches Fundraiser
Alexandra Apalaghiei, 35, confronts a terminal ALS diagnosis and seeks public support to cover mounting care costs.
Postpartum Depression Rates Skyrocket in US: Experts Sound Alarm
A disturbing trend has emerged in the US, with postpartum depression rates more than doubling in just over a decade. Exp...
From First Morning Stiffness to a Wheelchair: One Woman’s 18-Month ALS Diagnosis Ordeal
Alexandra Apalaghiei, a 35-year-old mother in London, recounts the rapid progression of ALS from a November 2021 morning...