April is Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Month. About 70% of cancers in the oropharynx, which includes the tonsils, soft palate and base of the tongue, are linked to the HPV virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So it’s important to talk to your health care team about the HPV vaccine, especially if you are 26 years […]

People over 60 should NOT use daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack because of potential internal bleeding risks, key expert panel says A top medical board no longer recommends Americans over the age of 60 to take aspirin daily prevent heart attacks They also only recommend the daily use to those aged 40 to 59 who consult a doctor, and […]

Globally, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing. A study publishing April 26th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Marisa Miraldo at Imperial College Business School, London, United Kingdom, and colleagues suggests that living near fast food restaurants increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Food environments have an impact on diet and obesity-two […]

CDC today issued a nationwide health alert to notify clinicians and public health authorities about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection – and to ask all physicians to be on the lookout for symptoms and to report any suspected cases of hepatitis of unknown origin to their local and state health departments. CDC is currently working […]

Are you finding it difficult to get moving after having COVID? You are not alone. Even if you have mild symptoms, you may still experience difficulty in regaining your fitness. Building back up to exercise is important, but so is taking it slowly. In general, most people can start to return to exercise or sporting activity after experiencing no symptoms […]

Ashley Graham continues to celebrate her postpartum body in the best possible ways. The model and TV presenter posted a gorgeous selfie of herself, alongside zoomed in shots of her stomach that highlighted glorious stretch marks. “Hi, new tummy. We’ve been through a lot,” she wrote, alongside the photo. “Thank you. #3monthspostpartum.” Now that’s the kind of Instagram content we […]

Animals carry “mutational clocks” in their cells that dictate how quickly their DNA picks up mutations. And across species, animals tend to die once they’ve hit a certain number of mutations, new research finds. It turns out that, in long-lived mammals like humans, these mutational clocks tick slower than they do in short-lived mammals like mice, meaning humans reach that […]

Ebola: Guinea Health Agency declares 'pandemic' in February We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a deadly illness with outbreaks that occur mostly […]

HRT shortage could see drugs RATIONED as pharmacists call on Sajid Javid to relax law so they can dispense in-stock substitutes and stamp out ‘postcode lottery’ GPs could be told to reduce HRT prescription length to fix current shortages  Doctors warned the move could lead to ‘affordability issues for many women’  Pharmacists called on No10 to change the laws around HRT […]

Ice baths are famed for improving workout recovery — here’s why they might have the opposite effect.   Whether it’s wild swimming in the depths of winter or filling your bathtub with ice at home, cold water therapy is big on the health and wellness scene. The biohacking technique is a hotly debated one. Attempting cold water therapy as a means […]