Doctors Defend BMI as Reliable Health Measure Amid Criticism
Doctors defend BMI as a reliable health measure despite criticism, citing its accuracy and simplicity for most patients.
Doctors defend BMI as a reliable health measure despite criticism, citing its accuracy and simplicity for most patients.
UK debates three-parent IVF to prevent mitochondrial disease, balancing ethical concerns against potential to cure fatal genetic condition.
New research from the University of Queensland challenges common beliefs about crying, finding that public tears may be more accepted than thought, while private crying's cathartic benefits are questioned.
A beauty editor reviews The Ordinary's volufiline serum after a month of use, noting plumper under-eyes and firmer cheeks.
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CDC vaccine advisers delay vote on restricting infant hepatitis B vaccine after contentious meeting, with experts warning of severe health and financial consequences.
NHS warns baby nests, pillows, and duvets pose suffocation risk for infants under 12 months; advises safe sleep practices.
Off-duty US Air Force pilot lands United Airlines flight after captain suffers heart attack, saving 160 passengers.
Endometriosis patients urge alternatives to invasive laparoscopy for diagnosis, as researchers develop a potential blood test.
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RecommendedPrescription weight-loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro are marketed with discounts online, sparking expert concern over profit motives and regulatory compliance.
Dr Amir Khan warns that shift work, affecting 8.7 million UK workers, is unnatural and harmful to health, urging consistent schedules instead.
One in nine Britons admit deliberately burning skin for a tan, risking melanoma; survey reveals misconceptions and low sunscreen use.
Jai Arrow retires from NRL after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, focusing on health and family.
Emergency doctors warn that the NHS's Monday-to-Friday culture is causing thousands of extra deaths and billions in waste, urging Health Secretary James Murray to implement a seven-day service.
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RecommendedPalliative nurse Bronnie Ware reveals the top five regrets of the dying, including working too hard and not living authentically.
UK regulators warn against Pfizer Covid vaccine for those with severe allergies after two NHS workers had reactions. Rollout expands to GP surgeries.
The unnoticed death of homeless man Bikram Lama in Sydney for six days exposes gaps in homelessness services.
Liverpool teacher Sarah Coughlin, 36, has alexithymia causing constant happiness despite chronic pain from FND and dystonia after a 2014 workplace injury.
After 22 years of problem drinking, a man shares 10 lessons from a decade of sobriety, addressing underlying trauma and emotional recovery.
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RecommendedNHS warns of four common side effects of clopidogrel, including stomach pain and bleeding, affecting more than 1 in 100 patients.
Chinese start-up Lonvi Biosciences claims a grape seed-derived pill could extend lifespan to 150 years by targeting 'zombie cells'.
Argentine scientists trap rodents near Ushuaia to find the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, amid debate over the virus's presence in the region.
A Gen Z writer warns of vaping risks including meningitis spread, station fire, and addiction gateway, urging an end to the habit.
Study finds sex can be more fulfilling for people over 80 than middle age, with emotional satisfaction and compatibility improving despite physical challenges.
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RecommendedCardiologist Sarah Alexander names avocado as top fruit for heart health, citing potassium, fibre, and plant sterols that reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
Martin Lewis advises switching to fixed energy tariffs before July's 13% price cap rise, warning of further increases in October.
AMA warns RFK Jr over plans to overhaul preventive health panel, citing non-partisan role and risk to patient care.
Oven method for crispy bacon wins taste test over pan and air fryer, offering hands-off cooking and no mess.
Cadaver fat from donors is used in cosmetic fillers like AlloClae and Renuva for procedures such as BBLs and breast enhancements, raising legal and ethical issues in the US.
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