Category: Health

Natural and herbal toothpastes may contain plant-derived ingredients, but these alone cannot replace fluoride's proven protection against tooth decay. Ivan Citakovic/Shutterstock Natural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on shop shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea. But before changing […]

Muscle power is important for many aspects of daily life. Anatoliy Karlyuk/ Shutterstock If you’re over 60 and have started lifting weights, you’ve probably been told to take it slowly. Lift steadily, lower steadily, keep it controlled. This may sound like sensible advice, but lifting slowly isn’t always better. While the technique may have an […]

Automated external defibrillator. Kvava/Shutterstock.com A recent incident during a Spanish Segunda División match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra resulted in the tragic death of Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel. Although no official statement has confirmed the cause of his death, some reports suggest it could have been commotio cordis. This is a rare but […]

Blood donation rules account for medicines that can affect the tests used to detect HIV. Utoimage/Shutterstock Taking medicine to prevent HIV might seem a good reason to feel confident about being able or eligible to give blood. Yet people taking pre-exposure prophylaxis, known as Prep, cannot donate while using it, and must wait for three […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Biotechnology pioneer Ossium Health is advancing plans to scale its biobanking infrastructure following the completion of over two dozen successful human transplants using cryopreserved bone marrow. The company’s proprietary technology harvests, processes, and deep-freezes stem-cell-rich bone marrow from deceased organ donors. By converting a traditionally scarce resource into an on-demand medical product, […]

The stair climber may be particularly beneficial when it comes to strength. FaceStock/ Shutterstock The stair climber has seen a huge surge in popularity on social media in recent years. Proponents of the exercise machine rave about its benefits – claiming it can boost cardiovascular fitness, strength and bone health. Evidence shows the stair climber […]

Social drinking is part of everyday life, but new research estimates how the lifetime risk of alcohol-related death increases with consumption. niksdope/Shutterstock Alcohol is deeply embedded in British culture, from celebrations and religious ceremonies to everyday social life. Government guidelines offer a way to reduce the risks associated with drinking, but consuming alcohol within recommended […]

Parts of Africa are facing the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic on record. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of several types of Ebola virus, and has grown dramatically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Cases have now appeared in other countries too. By October 31, 2026, the DRC had recorded 10,467 […]

Climate campaigners highlight the threat climate change poses to human health. New research reveals its growing toll on lives worldwide. Joe Kuis/Shutterstock The evidence that climate change threatens human health has never been stronger. Yet a new report suggests that world leaders are giving less attention to its health consequences in international political debate. The […]

LONDON — NHS England has announced the nationwide expansion of the National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) across hospital Emergency Departments, introducing a standardized clinical scoring framework to rapidly identify and treat acutely deteriorating children. The rollout establishes the world’s largest standardized early warning framework dedicated to pediatric emergency care, coming ahead of the winter […]