'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in 'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 6
I tried doing the 90/90 hip mobility exercise every day for two weeks and now I can squat and lunge without pain Doing this move opened up my hips right away Fit & Well · Aug 6
An expert personal trainer assigns these five exercises to every single client to keep them moving well as they age Do these five exercises to stay strong and mobile Fit & Well · Aug 6
One 75 Minute Interval Session a Week Cut Body Fat as Much as Three Shorter Ones in a 315 Person Trial A Hong Kong randomized trial found weekly interval training matched three sessions for fat loss, but blood pressure and cholesterol did not change. Medical Daily · Aug 5
The Mental Burden of Touring and How It Affects the Body and Mind, Following Jelly Roll's Break Announcement Jelly Roll's touring hiatus highlights the mental toll of life on the road, raising awareness of burnout, recovery, and the importance of mental wellbeing. Medical Daily · Aug 5
Peter Duncan calls for approval of ‘life-changing’ prostate cancer treatment The 72-year-old actor and broadcaster revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2019. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Some ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements contain ‘surprisingly low’ amounts Which? nutrition experts assessed 24 omega-3 supplements against the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition guidance. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Diabetes drug Mounjaro found to cut heart attack risk by a third for first time Those receiving the drug were found to be 33 per cent less likely to suffer a heart attack when compared to patients on another type 2 diabetes medication The Independent UK · Aug 5
Spencer may never be cured but his family is fighting to make a difference A seven-year-old's national campaign for medical research. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5
Three middle-age health habits that could delay dementia for 13 years A new study recommends people actively avert certain factors in midlife ‘as a strategy for preserving brain health’ The Independent UK · Aug 5
Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’ Researchers found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking all had a positive effect on dementia risk. Evening Standard · Aug 5
'No one has been held to account': Coalition attacks Labor over Mater failures Minister accused of 'ducking accountability and responsibility'. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5
Ariana Grande Steps Back as Alarming Weight Speculation Reignites Debate Over Celebrity Bodies and Eating Disorder Risks Ariana Grande's decision to take a break from public appearances has reignited debate over celebrity body scrutiny, eating disorder stigma and the risks of making health assumptions based on appearance. Medical Daily · Aug 5
Perez Hilton's Mental Health Crisis Shows the Urgency of Early Intervention and How It Can Save Lives Perez Hilton was hospitalized after a mental health crisis, bringing attention to self-harm awareness, early intervention, and the importance of support. Medical Daily · Aug 5
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Trump’s FDA just approved new nicotine pouches. Experts warn the move ignores ‘decades of evidence’ Nicotine pouches don’t have tobacco – but the products do come with other health risks, the CDC and others stress
Medical Daily · Aug 5 Three Daily Servings of Full-Fat Dairy Did Not Worsen Cholesterol or Body Composition in a 12-Week Trial A 12-week randomized trial of 74 adults found that three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not worsen blood lipids or body composition.
Evening Standard · Aug 5 Mounjaro sales double this year as obesity drug boom prevails, says maker The manufacturer said its obesity medications Mounjaro and Zepbound were driving an acceleration of its overall sales.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Yvette Cooper: ‘Women should not feel pressured to have an ideal birth’ National maternity standards are set to be reintroduced under plans to improve maternity care
Newcastle Herald · Aug 5 'It will never end until we are in public hands': Mater staff slam lack of accountability Report reveals 'higher than expected deaths' at the Mater.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 5 I’ve Been Wearing The New Oura Ring 5 For The Last Month To See If It’s Actually Worth Spending $649 I wore the new Oura Ring 5 for a month straight to see if it's actually worth your money, why everyone's buying them, and what’s overhyped.
Fit & Well · Aug 5 “Strength training helps you stay strong, capable, and resilient enough to do the things you want to do”—a trainer and physiologist recommends this dumbbell workout for women in their 50s To age well, you need to think about more than just strength
Fit & Well · Aug 5 I’ve been strengthening my lower core with bear hold variations—here’s how to give them a go Increase the challenge to strengthen your deep core
Medical Daily · Aug 5 From First Flare to Final Cure: Inside Pilofix, New Jersey's Dedicated Pilonidal Practice How one practice aims to end the cycle of failed surgeries, giving pilonidal patients a chance at long-term recovery.
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Trump linked MMR vaccines to autism. Ties between the two were just debunked again The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high
Medical Daily · Aug 4 New Reporting Details Closed Separation Hearings Where a Medical Diagnosis Decides a Service Member's Career A New York Times report describes closed military separation boards where a gender dysphoria diagnosis in a medical record drives the outcome.