Tick bites rising: Expert tips to protect yourself
Tick bites are on the rise in the US and UK due to climate change and human expansion. Experts share how to check for ticks, remove them, and prevent bites to reduce disease risk.
Category : Health
RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California, Minnesota
The Trump administration has paused over $1bn in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and noncompliance, with AI used to identify potential issues.
Yoga for scoliosis can be life-changing, readers say
Readers share how yoga helped them cope with scoliosis, chronic pain, and shame, echoing a recent Guardian article.
UK child health crisis: letters warn of shrinking health visitor workforce
Readers respond to a Royal College of Paediatrics warning on child health, highlighting the impact of fewer health visitors and rising poverty.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over 'misleading' drug ads
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, alleging false ads for Zepbound and Mounjaro using outdated studies to exaggerate effectiveness over Ozempic.
RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak 'under control'
Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control' after FDA recall reversal, despite experts warning infections likely to keep rising.
Richard Johns, dental implant pioneer, dies aged 96
Richard Johns, a pioneer of dental implantology who co-founded the UK's first implant training school, has died aged 96.
Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times, review finds
A review commissioned by the Gates Foundation found roughly 30 meetings with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014, despite staff raising risks of association.
UK health worker monitored for Ebola in London after DRC evacuation
A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a London hospital after potential Ebola exposure in the DRC, with no symptoms and low public risk.
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NHS Trust Probed for Corporate Manslaughter Over Nottingham Killings
The NHS trust that treated Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham in 2023, is under police investigation for corporate manslaughter.
Fifth Dies in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak on Upper East Side
A fifth person has died in New York City's legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, with 82 cases confirmed and 34 cooling towers testing positive for live bacteria.
£35 Shampoo Hailed 'Amazing' for Thinning Hair
The Philip Kingsley Density Hair Thickening Shampoo, £35, receives positive reviews for thickening fine, shedding hair, with users noting visible results from first use.
Doritos Chilli Heatwave Recall: Milk Allergy Warning
PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave packs due to undeclared milk. Customers with allergies warned not to eat and advised to return for refund.
Cardiologist reveals worrying sentence in appointments
Cardiologist Dr Nabila Laskar warns that blaming new symptoms like breathlessness on ageing could be a sign of heart disease, urging patients to seek advice.
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Over £100k raised for boy thrown into crocodile pit
More than £100,000 has been raised for the family of a three-year-old boy seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile pit at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.
GLP-1 weight loss drug users urged to eat these 10 foods
Pharmacist Sobia Qasim recommends 10 nutrient-dense foods for people taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro to preserve muscle and health while losing weight.
Cold Butter: The Secret to Perfect Scones
Adding cold butter to your scone dough prevents drying out and creates flaky, tender layers. Expert Jane Dunn explains why this simple ingredient is key.
Dr Khan warns weight loss jabs may raise blindness risk
Dr Amir Khan warns that weight loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro could worsen diabetic eye disease, increasing blindness risk in people with diabetes.
BBC legend Bill Buckley reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
BBC radio presenter Bill Buckley has announced he was treated for prostate cancer after being diagnosed following a leg pain A&E visit.
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Couple died from campervan heater poisoning at cider festival
Christopher Coll, 45, and Kayleigh Coll, 38, died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a gas heater in their campervan at a New Forest cider festival, an inquest heard.
Cardiologist's '6 months' question reveals heart disease signs
Dr Nabila Laskar asks patients to compare activity levels to six months ago; drastic changes may signal heart disease, not ageing.
Mazagan Resort Partners with London Skincare Brand 111SKIN
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco has partnered with London skincare brand 111SKIN, offering treatments at its spa. It is the brand's first hotel partnership in the region.
Microplastics Testing: Can It Defend Our Health?
As microplastics flood our bodies, a visit to Harley Street explores whether testing and blood-cleansing treatments offer real protection or are just a wellness fad.
My hair has never felt thicker or softer thanks to this £34 shampoo
After struggling with brittle hair due to hard water, I improved my hair's thickness and softness with this growth-promoting shampoo.
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Cardiologist Lists Five High Blood Pressure Symptoms to Never Ignore
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco warns of five red-flag signs like breathlessness and fatigue, urging people to seek medical help even if they feel fine.
Jill Scott: Prevention is better than cure for health
Former England footballer Jill Scott discusses the importance of preventative health, gradual lifestyle changes, and her post-retirement fitness journey.
Yellow Fever Warning for UK Travellers in Nine Countries
UK travellers warned as 95 yellow fever cases confirmed in nine countries in 2026. Vaccination recommended before travel to affected regions.
UK health worker monitored for Ebola at London hospital
A British health worker is being monitored for possible Ebola exposure at a London hospital as a highly precautionary measure, UKHSA says.
Ex-swimmer returns as doctor to hospital that treated her
Carys Havard, 23, who fainted in the pool due to laryngomalacia, is now a foundation doctor at the University Hospital of Wales that treated her.
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Toddler's refusal to eat leads to cancer diagnosis
Teddy Sloman, 3, stopped eating and drinking; doctors found a neuroblastoma tumour. His family now needs £250K for life-saving treatment.
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