Health

Fatal bird flu case confirmed in Washington state: What do you need to know
Fatal bird flu case confirmed in Washington state: What do you need to know

Washington state bird flu death sparks fresh national virus concerns

Women rapidly prefer daughters over sons, global survey finds
Women rapidly prefer daughters over sons, global survey finds

The trend has sparked debate online, with multiple people criticising parents for expressing disappointment over a baby's sex

Alzheimer's warning sign appears in your ear decade before memory loss
Alzheimer's warning sign appears in your ear decade before memory loss

Early-onset Alzheimer's may show first symptom in your ear 10 years prior to disease

Pennsylvania reports 6th measles related death as statewide outbreak surges
Pennsylvania reports 6th measles related death as statewide outbreak surges

Unvaccinated woman dies from postpartum complications linked to ongoing outbreak

New NHS blood test trial aims to identify 12 cancers earlier
New NHS blood test trial aims to identify 12 cancers earlier

Over 20,000 patients aged 45 and over with symptoms such as pain or persistent bloating will be eligible to take part

Weekend sleep-in after staying up late linked to serious health risks
Weekend sleep-in after staying up late linked to serious health risks

Irregular weekend sleep schedule could be bad for your heart health, researchers warn

Historic measles outbreak prompts Amish communities to accept lifesaving vaccines
Historic measles outbreak prompts Amish communities to accept lifesaving vaccines

Pennsylvania faces its worst measles outbreak in decades as views shift

Caffeine consumption linked to mood and behaviour problems in children
Caffeine consumption linked to mood and behaviour problems in children

The findings showed that children who consumed more caffeine tended to sleep less and had reduced surface area across the brain's outer layer

Sauna health benefits: One session is enough to boost your immune system
Sauna health benefits: One session is enough to boost your immune system

New research reveals single sauna session can supercharge your immune system

Higher BMI in young adulthood may raise cancer risk into middle age
Higher BMI in young adulthood may raise cancer risk into middle age

The findings showed that participants with normal weight had a 1.84% cumulative cancer incidence over 10 years

World first medical breakthrough: Patient injected with AI-designed virus to blast superbugs
World first medical breakthrough: Patient injected with AI-designed virus to blast superbugs

AI-engineered synthetic virus injected into human patient targeting drug-resistant bacteria

Omega-3 may improve five-year survival in advanced colon cancer, study
Omega-3 may improve five-year survival in advanced colon cancer, study

Around 62% of patients who got 4gm of EPA daily survived for five years, in contrast to 45% of those given a placebo

Eating low-fat diet for just a few days has lasting anti-inflammatory effect
Eating low-fat diet for just a few days has lasting anti-inflammatory effect

Scientists say a short-term low-fat diet shows lasting benefits against inflammatory disease

Why Colon cancer rates are rising in young adults
Why Colon cancer rates are rising in young adults

Alarming trends reveal rising colon cancer cases among younger adults

California Pumpkin patch associated with 5 E. coli cases as 3 children hospitalised
California Pumpkin patch associated with 5 E. coli cases as 3 children hospitalised

E.coli symptoms include severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, typically appearing three to 10 days after exposure

DRC Ebola crisis escalates: Confirmed cases pass 10,000 milestone
DRC Ebola crisis escalates: Confirmed cases pass 10,000 milestone

Ebola cases cross 10,000 as international health teams scale response

New Ozempic? Lilly's drug wins big on weight loss and blood sugar control
New Ozempic? Lilly's drug wins big on weight loss and blood sugar control

Eli Lilly says new drug Retatrutide beats Ozempic on weight loss in head-to-head trial

Nigeria's first Ebola case in over a decade: Woman evacuated to Switzerland
Nigeria's first Ebola case in over a decade: Woman evacuated to Switzerland

Ebola patient, wife of Swiss diplomat, evacuated from Nigeria to Geneva with husband

How toxic PFAS in your water could be harming your health
How toxic PFAS in your water could be harming your health

US drinking water contains double the toxic PFAS: Here's what it does to your body

Bird flu outbreak on Utah Mink farm raises pandemic fears amid regulatory inaction
Bird flu outbreak on Utah Mink farm raises pandemic fears amid regulatory inaction

Experts warn unchecked mink farm bird flu outbreak risks global pandemic

World's first corporate psychopath discovered in 17th century trader, study finds
World's first corporate psychopath discovered in 17th century trader, study finds

17th-century trader identified as world's first corporate psychopath showed modern toxic leadership traits

Heart hospitalizations rise following Marijuana legalization, study
Heart hospitalizations rise following Marijuana legalization, study

Findings raise concerns regarding the possible cardiovascular consequences of recreational marijuana legalization

Detroit woman’s devastating health battle linked to underage Cannabis use
Detroit woman’s devastating health battle linked to underage Cannabis use

Starting cannabis at fifteen caused long-term health consequences for a Detroit woman

World-first Melanoma vaccine cuts risk of cancer returning in major trial
World-first Melanoma vaccine cuts risk of cancer returning in major trial

World's first personalised cancer jab offers hope after cutting recurrence risk in landmark trial

Shamonda virus: Symptoms, risks after first human case reported in France
Shamonda virus: Symptoms, risks after first human case reported in France

France confirms first human case of Shamonda livestock virus in immunocompromised man

Why older adults recall their lives differently, study reveals surprising reason
Why older adults recall their lives differently, study reveals surprising reason

New psychology study challenges idea that different storytelling is a sign of aging decline

New research links Endometriosis to raise migraine risk in women
New research links Endometriosis to raise migraine risk in women

Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus

New type of depression identified: Why your internal body clock may be to blame
New type of depression identified: Why your internal body clock may be to blame

Australian scientists uncover circadian depression tied to internal body clock

American everyday foods linked to silent brain damage, study reveals
American everyday foods linked to silent brain damage, study reveals

Alarming study links popular US foods to brain damage before symptoms show

The silent epidemic striking non-drinkers 1.8 billion at risk by 2050
The silent epidemic striking non-drinkers 1.8 billion at risk by 2050

Silent liver disease surges among people who never drink