Common Medications That Could Be Damaging Your Throat
Many common medications and supplements can cause pill-induced oesophagitis, leading to pain, inflammation, and rare but serious complications.
Category : Health
Ballmaxxing trend: men inject saline for size
Social media is fueling 'ballmaxxing', a dangerous practice where men inject saline into their scrotums to temporarily increase size, sparking health warnings.
Nationwide Recall of Alfalfa Sprouts After Salmonella Outbreak in Australia
Australia recalls alfalfa sprouts from Parilla Fresh after 44 people infected with unusual salmonella strain; sold at Coles, Woolworths, IGA.
Gynecomastia Surgery on the Rise as Men Seek Relief from Embarrassment
UK male breast reduction surgeries double in five years; patients cite bullying and embarrassment, while plastic surgeons note reduced stigma.
Rapper Aitch in Talks to Join The Voice UK as Coach
Rapper Aitch is in advanced talks to join The Voice UK as a coach, replacing McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones.
NHS Scotland nurse job on Hoy: £52k salary + accommodation
NHS Scotland is hiring an island nurse on the Orkney island of Hoy with a salary up to £52,679, free accommodation, and a Distant Islands Allowance.
Valneva Donates Defibrillator to West Lothian Group
Scotland's largest vaccine producer, Valneva Scotland, has donated an AED to St John's Lodge in Fauldhouse, an area with limited access to defibrillators.
California Beauty Queen Dies at 35 After Nine-Year Colon Cancer Fight
Andrea Andrade, a California beauty queen, has died at 35 after a nine-year battle with colon cancer. She won multiple pageants while undergoing treatment.
Streeting Warns Junior Doctors Strikes Would Aid Farage
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns resident doctors strikes would be a 'gift to Nigel Farage' ahead of BMA meeting, urging them to reconsider.
Vet Nurse Reveals Three Signs Your Dog Could Be Depressed This Winter
Vet nurse Carolanne Cicero shares three signs of winter depression in dogs and tips to improve their mood, including exercise, mental stimulation, and warmth.
Michelin star chef unveils 'authentic' Bolognese recipe with milk as secret ingredient
Michelin star chef Paul Foster shares 'authentic' Bolognese recipe, urging use of milk for creaminess and authenticity, sparking debate online.
Video of Doctors Arguing During Surgery Sparks Outrage in India
Video of two doctors arguing over a pregnant patient during surgery in India goes viral, sparking outrage and an inquiry.
Hay Fever Relief: Vaseline and Air Purifiers Among Effective Remedies, Experts Say
NHS and GPs recommend petroleum jelly and air purifiers to manage hay fever symptoms. Testing shows effectiveness.
Some Ultra-Processed Foods Can Be Healthy, Study Finds
Not all ultra-processed foods are harmful; a new study finds that canned beans, fortified cereals, and wholegrain bread can contribute to a healthy diet despite processing.
No death tax for social care, UK government says
The UK government insists there are no plans to reintroduce a 'death tax' to fund adult social care reforms, ahead of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's speech on Wednesday.
Baby With Rare Heart Condition Saved by NHS Funding for US Surgery
NHS agrees to fund US surgery for baby Oliver Cameron with rare cardiac fibroma, after parents' relief and public support.
Chocolate Ingredient Theobromine Offers Promising Flu Treatment, Study Finds
Study finds chocolate compound theobromine plus arainosine outperforms Tamiflu against flu strains, including bird and swine flu.
Study: Quality Matters More Than Processing Level
New research suggests nutritional quality of food matters more than how much it is processed, with some ultra-processed foods like canned beans and fortified cereals beneficial to health.
Morning Live Vet Urges Dog Owners to See Vet Over Mouth Symptom
Dog owners should see a vet immediately if they notice red gums, tartar, loose teeth, or bad breath, warns BBC Morning Live vet Dr James Greenwood. He says dogs may continue eating despite pain.
Cold Health Alert Issued for Christmas as UK Temperatures Drop
UK Health Security Agency issues yellow cold health alert for Christmas, with low temperatures posing risk to vulnerable people. White Christmas unlikely.
Menstrual Cups Most Sustainable Period Product, Study Finds
A new life-cycle assessment finds menstrual cups are the most sustainable period product, followed by period underwear. Organic pads had higher impact than non-organic due to lower crop yields.
Jilly Cooper Character Helped Me Understand My Mother's Dementia
A Jilly Cooper fan finds solace in a Rivals character whose experience mirrors her own journey with her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
US immigration detention centre in Texas quarantined after measles outbreak, faces possible closure
US immigration detention centre in Texas under quarantine after measles outbreak; 14 cases, 112 isolated. Facility may close permanently.
Trump Discusses Cyclospora on Stateside Podcast
Donald Trump warns of cyclospora threat in a new Stateside podcast episode, urging stronger food safety measures.
NICE backs machine-perfused lungs for transplants
NICE has recommended the use of ex-vivo lung perfusion machines to increase the number of donor lungs available for transplant in the NHS.
Revisited: surprising science of dreams and nightmares
This Guardian podcast revisits the surprising science of dreams and nightmares, exploring what research reveals about why we dream and the nature of nightmares.
Orangutan Playdates May Boost Kids' Health in Summer
Discussions around children's summer holidays highlight potential health benefits of playdates with orangutans, sparking interest in cross-species interactions.
GLP-1 Drugs Didn't Work? Share Your Story
The Guardian is asking readers who have tried GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic but found them ineffective to share their experiences for a new feature.
Martin Garrix Cancels Mexico Show After Emergency Appendicitis Surgery
DJ Martin Garrix cancels Festival International Del Globo show in Mexico after emergency appendicitis surgery, shares health update on Instagram.
Coroner Rules NHS Hospital Too Slow to Treat Doctor’s Son Who Died of Sepsis
Coroner finds Homerton hospital delayed antibiotics for William Hewes, 22, who died of sepsis; mother raised alarm eight times.
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