Category : NHS


Periods Cost UK Women £20,000, Force Food Cuts

New data reveals the average British woman spends over £20,000 on period management, with many cutting back on essentials like food. Period poverty affects over a third, sparking calls for free products.

Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Ageing by Years

A long-term study finds that following a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, berries, nuts, and olive oil can significantly slow brain ageing, reducing tissue loss and delaying cognitive decline.

Eight Unusual Ways to Contract Meningitis

Following a deadly outbreak in Kent, health experts reveal eight obscure transmission routes for meningitis, including vaping, second-hand smoke, and sharing utensils.

HMPV Virus Spikes in US, No Vaccine or Treatment Exists

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases are rising sharply in Georgia, California, and nationwide, with positivity rates doubling in some areas. The seasonal virus, which peaks in April, lacks vaccines or treatments, posing risks to vulnerable populations.

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