A Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience says these are the six exercises she wishes desk workers would do to strengthen and stabilize their shoulders Eliminate soreness with these simple moves Fit & Well · Jul 17
“It’s the move I’d put in everyone’s hands on day one”—a trainer recommends this one dumbbell exercise for people who are new to strength training Start building the foundation of a strong body with this one exercise Fit & Well · Jul 17
TrumpRx Explained: Why the Drug Discount Site Was 'Never Meant' for Insured Americans as Only 7% Visited It A senior HHS official says TrumpRx was never meant for insured Americans, as KFF polling shows just 7% of prescription drug users have visited the discount site. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Opioid Withdrawal May Damage the Brain Beyond Neurons as Scientists Identify New Treatment Target New research suggests opioid withdrawal may damage the brain beyond neurons by disrupting myelin-producing cells. The findings could open new avenues for treating addiction and supporting recovery. Medical Daily · Jul 17
Deal spares MS patients $33k annually in medicine costs MS patients have avoided paying tens of thousands of dollars for treatment, with the government keeping key multiple sclerosis treatments on the PBS. AAP · Jul 17
Using Alcohol to Cope with Stress in Early Adulthood May Permanently Alter How Your Brain Handles Future Stress New 2026 research finds stress-driven drinking in early adulthood may permanently damage brain circuitry linked to decision-making, relapse, and cognitive decline. Medical Daily · Jul 17
Keltie Knight Had the Life Many Dream Of, But Her Battle with Suicidal Thoughts Reveals a Hidden Mental Health Struggle TV host Keltie Knight has opened up about experiencing suicidal thoughts during a severe depressive episode despite a successful career. Her story highlights that mental health struggles can affect anyone and underscores the importance of seeking support. Medical Daily · Jul 17
‘I have brain cancer. I never imagined I’d have to sell my home to fight for my life’ Jo Fuller, 51, said it was one of the ‘hardest decisions’ she had ever made but was her only hope of accessing treatment that may give her more time The Independent UK · Jul 16
Jesy Nelson tearfully tells Wes Streeting about ‘life-changing’ SMA test The former Little Mix star, 35, has been followed by cameras for the new Prime Video documentary Jesy Nelson: Life Changing. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Scots mother with incurable brain cancer treasuring every moment with young sons Kim Borthwick, 36, has joined the Brain Cancer Justice campaign group, saying she wants to make a difference for those who come after her. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Woman sells house to fund fight against aggressive brain cancer Jo Fuller was diagnosed with glioblastoma after collapsing while on holiday in Australia. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Eminem's Ex-Wife Kim Scott Hospitalized After Reported Suicide Attempt, Highlighting the Complexity of Mental Health Crises Kim Scott, Eminem's ex-wife, was reportedly hospitalized following an apparent mental health crisis. The incident has renewed attention to the complexity of suicide risk, mental health emergencies, and the importance of timely support and treatment. Medical Daily · Jul 16
Fewer daily smokers, but black market battle rages on The number of Australians smoking daily has more than halved in two decades, but experts fear illicit nicotine users are consuming more of it. AAP · Jul 16
“I stopped training around my pelvic floor dysfunction and started training for it”—a 40-year-old doctor of physical therapy and mom-of-three shares her typical weekly workout routine “I don’t just treat this condition, I train with it,” says Dr Caroline Packard Fit & Well · Jul 16
Medical Daily · Jul 16 Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect in December 2026: What 7.6 Million Enrollees Need to Know Now Medicaid work requirements hit their December 2026 deadline. RAND projects 7.6 million could lose coverage. What every enrollee needs to know and do now.
Medical Daily · Jul 16 FDA Issues Class II Recall of 2.5 Million Eye Drop Bottles Over Foreign Material Contamination FDA recalls 2.5 million prednisolone acetate eye drop bottles made by Lupin over foreign material contamination. Class II designation. What patients should do.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Teenagers should get meningitis B jab on the NHS from age 15, health experts say After deadly outbreak in Kent, JCVI also advises giving two doses of jab to children over 11 who missed out as babies
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Teenagers should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS, Government advisers say It comes after a series of outbreaks of meningitis, with the most serious being in Kent earlier this year which left two teenagers dead.
Radio France Internationale (Français) · Jul 16 Infertilité en Afrique: un défi singulier, un espoir réel, un accès à construire Selon l’OMS, l’infertilité touche une personne sur six en âge de procréation à un moment de sa vie, mais l’Afrique paie un tribut particulier. Encore tabou, de nombreux couples vivent l’épreuve en silence pendant des années par peur du jugement. La Procréation médicalement assistée (PMA) se développe sur le continent…
Newcastle Herald · Jul 16 COVID has gone quiet, but another bug is causing a lot of sickness this winter The virus causing the most problems this winter has been revealed.
Fit & Well · Jul 16 Three moves to support your knees and alleviate joint pain, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapist These exercises address three common causes of knee pain: tight hip flexors, tight inner thigh muscles and restricted ankle mobility
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 NHS AI Now Listens to Doctor-Patient Conversations – But You Can Refuse to Take Part AI-powered speech-to-text technology is transforming NHS consultations by reducing administrative tasks, cutting backlogs, and improving patient interaction, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 16 Second bird flu case confirmed in Hunter Here's the latest health advice from authorities.
Fit & Well · Jul 16 I asked an expert who works with seniors to recommend three exercises for the over-50s to build lifelong functional strength—here’s what he said Getting older doesn't have to mean getting weaker
Medical Daily · Jul 16 New Research Shows That Where Your Sugar Comes From May Matter More Than How Much You Eat New research suggests sugar from whole fruit, dairy, and added sugars affect heart health differently. Here's what the science says about where your sugar comes from.