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I'm Dying of ALS. Knowing I Can Decide When To End My Life Brought Me Back From the Dead.

I didn’t really understand the power of Medical Aid in Dying until I received my terminal diagnosis.

Reason

New personalized skin cancer treatment shows success in preventing return of high-risk melanoma

Patients with severe melanoma who received the treatment were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer return, pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck announced in five-year findings.

The Independent UK

A fifth of Americans report no physical activity at all outside of work

Just 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per day could help prevent deaths, a 2022 study found

The Independent UK

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The common vaccine that could slow down ageing

A new study has found the shingles vaccine could reduce inflammation and keep people biologically younger

The Independent UK

Jesy Nelson makes Wes Streeting emotional during conversation on SMA diagnosis

The 34-year-old singer has started to campaign for screenings for spinal muscular atrophy to happen from birth.

Evening Standard

Mapped: The most (and least) active states

About one in five Americans report doing no physical activity outside their job.

Axios

GSK acquiring firm developing food allergy treatment in £1.6bn deal

The transaction is expected to complete during the first quarter of 2026.

The Independent UK

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Want to sleep better? Improve your gut health with these five easy lifestyle changes as recommended by an expert

A healthy gut microbiome supports better sleep

Fit & Well

Baby Not Gaining Weight: Medical Causes Parents Should Know That Affect Infant Growth

Why a baby not gaining weight may signal underlying health concerns, from feeding issues to congenital conditions, and how early recognition and care can support healthy growth.

Medical Daily

A doctor says all it takes is a “few intentional minutes a day” to improve balance and reduce your risk of falls

Three drills that take just a few minutes a day

Fit & Well

New study reveals most common cancer in the UK

The latest figures show that breast cancer is no longer the most common cancer in the UK

The Independent UK

Why eating more of these foods can actually help you consume fewer calories

Researchers found people who ate a diet of unprocessed foods consumed 330 calories fewer on average - despite eating 50 per cent more by mass

The Independent UK

This technique could predict asthma attacks up to years in advance

One in 12 Americans are living with asthma

The Independent UK

The Ozempic effect: How weight loss drugs are changing the menu at your favorite restaurant

Twelve percent of Americans reportedly take a GLP-1, according to a recent poll

The Independent UK

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Scoop: Bipartisan health package likely moving forward

The agreement would include long-stalled priorities but no extension of Obamacare subsidies.

The Independent UK

Researchers find breast cancer risk marker linked to physical activity in girls

Rates of breast cancer are rising among younger women, with more than 42,000 deaths projected this year

The Independent UK

How exercise in your teenage years could reduce cancer risk

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK

The Independent UK

Investigation launched after NHS guidance suggested ‘potential benefit’ of marriage between cousins

‘The NHS absolutely recognises the genetic risks of consanguineous relationships’, the service said, and is removing the wording

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The Independent UK

Stroke patients get their voice back thanks to new wearable device

Body signals are translated speedily by the device into words and sentences.

Evening Standard

Scotland first part of UK to approve ‘cutting edge’ treatment for stomach cancer

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved zolbetuximab – to be used together with chemotherapy – to treat those with advanced stomach cancer.

Medical Daily

Dehydration in Elderly: 7 Subtle Signs Caregivers Miss (And How to Prevent Them)

Learn the subtle signs of dehydration in elderly adults that caregivers miss. Discover why low fluid intake in seniors poses serious health risks and prevention strategies.

Medical Daily

What Causes Falls in Elderly? Medical Conditions & Balance Problems Seniors Must Know

Discover medical conditions causing falls in elderly and balance problems seniors face. Learn risk factors, prevention strategies, and how to maintain independence safely.

Medical Daily

Pregnancy Swelling vs Preeclampsia: When Edema Pregnancy Becomes Dangerous

Learn when pregnancy swelling is normal edema vs. concerning signs of preeclampsia. Discover causes, management tips, and warning signs to protect your health.

Medical Daily

Sudden Appetite Loss Explained: When It Signals More Than Stress or Fatigue

Sudden appetite loss can signal infections, chronic illness, medication effects, or serious disease; learn causes, symptoms, and when to seek medical care.

The Independent UK

The finger prick blood test that could revolutionise Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The test aims to pick up three proteins known to be associated with Alzheimer’s

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