The surprising activities that can slow biological ageing and have a similar impact to exercise The impact of engaging with culture ‘can be comparable’ to frequent exercise, according to researchers The Independent UK · Jul 14
Being out-of-shape raises risk of type 2 diabetes by more than 3 times, researchers warn 15 percent of people with both excess body fat and poor muscle health developed type 2 diabetes within a decade, study finds The Independent UK · Jul 14
$1.8 billion pumped hydro project gets green light at former mine site It has the potential to power up to 120,000 homes. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14
Mapped: More than 16,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite now reported across US Cases have been reported across more than 40 states including Michigan, New York and Ohio The Independent UK · Jul 14
Nashville Confirms First Two Measles Cases of 2026 as Seven Exposure Sites Are Identified Nashville confirmed 2 measles cases July 10-12, 2026. Seven exposure sites across Nashville and Murfreesboro span June 29 to July 4. Monitor for symptoms through July 25. Medical Daily · Jul 14
Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 Amid Rare Blood Cancer Remission Sam Neill, the beloved Jurassic Park star, has died at 78 after previously revealing he was in remission from a rare blood cancer. His passing has renewed interest in angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and the challenges of living with this uncommon disease. Medical Daily · Jul 14
GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy May Be Improving a Painful Skin Disease, Dermatologists Say New evidence links GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to significant improvements in psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dermatologists explain what the data show and who may benefit. Medical Daily · Jul 14
Michigan Now Says Lettuce or Salad Greens May Be Behind the Cyclospora Outbreak as Cases Top 3,000 Michigan says lettuce or salad greens may be behind its 2,640-case Cyclospora outbreak as of July 13. No recall issued. Ohio adds 361 cases. What to do right now. Medical Daily · Jul 14
British children on track to be unhealthiest generation in decades, report finds Health experts have issued a stark warning to the government, urging it to take action before it is too late The Independent UK · Jul 14
Los Angeles County Confirms Seventh Measles Case: Check if You Were Exposed at LAX LA County confirms 7th 2026 measles case. Exposure at LAX Gate 155 on July 3, 3-4 pm, and Hertz shuttle 3:30-4:30 pm. Monitor for symptoms through July 24. Medical Daily · Jul 14
Voices: ‘It helps willpower, it doesn’t replace it’: Readers divided as Wegovy pill arrives in UK YOUR VIEWS: As the new Wegovy pill goes on sale in UK pharmacies, our community shared their own views on needle-free weight loss – from loyalty to the jab and fears over injections, to a familiar debate about whether willpower alone should be enough The Independent UK · Jul 14
Douleurs aux pieds, cors, ongles incarnés: les erreurs à éviter Nous parcourons près de 2,5 fois le tour de la terre au cours de notre vie, grâce à nos pieds. Pourtant, ils sont souvent négligés et cela peut entrainer la survenue d'affections et de diverses pathologies : pied d'athlète, panaris, ongles incarnés, cors, hallux valgus… Peut-on prévenir ces problèmes ou… Radio France Internationale (Français) · Jul 14
This five-minute yoga routine is designed to recharge your mind and body without leaving your desk You’re five minutes away from a calmer mind and body Fit & Well · Jul 14
A Pilates instructor recommends these two simple exercises to strengthen your core and support your lower back Build a strong foundation with these core exercises Fit & Well · Jul 14
Medical Daily · Jul 14 States Have Until October 2027 to Fix SNAP Error Rates, with Reviews That Could Trigger Penalties Already Underway USDA released SNAP error rates June 24, 2026. States above 6% face cost-sharing starting October 2027. Maryland at 13.08% could owe $240M. This year's data still counts.
Medical Daily · Jul 14 Doctors Across the Country Are Warning GLP-1 Users About "Ozempic Feet": What It Is and Who Is at Risk Podiatrists nationwide report GLP-1 users developing "Ozempic feet" — bony, painful, deflated-looking feet from rapid fat pad loss. Here is what to know and what to do.
Medical Daily · Jul 14 Broadway Actor Josh Grisetti's Death at 44 Sparks Renewed Conversation About Suicide Prevention, Warning Signs, and Mental Health Support Broadway actor and theater professor Josh Grisetti has died at 44, prompting tributes from the theater community and renewed conversations about suicide prevention, mental health awareness and the importance of recognizing warning signs.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 How wearable tech such as watches or bracelets could help to detect Sepsis more quickly Symptoms of Sepsis in adults includes confusion or slurred speech, uncontrollable shivering, muscle pain and difficulty breathing
Medical Daily · Jul 13 New Analysis Links Wegovy to a Rare Eye Condition That Can Cause Sudden, Permanent Vision Loss A March 2026 analysis of 30M+ FDA adverse event reports found Wegovy's NAION eye stroke signal was nearly 5x stronger than Ozempic's. Vision loss may be sudden and permanent.
Medical Daily · Jul 13 Yellowstone Bison Gores Tourist: Understanding the Medical Risks of Wildlife Attacks and Emergency Treatment A tourist was seriously injured after a bull bison gored him at Yellowstone National Park during breeding season. The attack highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters and the medical risks associated with large-animal trauma.
Medical Daily · Jul 13 FDA Set to Decide on a New Non-Stimulant ADHD Drug for Children and Adults on July 24 FDA decides on centanafadine July 24, 2026 — a first-in-class non-stimulant ADHD drug for children, adolescents, and adults. Four Phase 3 trials support the application.
Medical Daily · Jul 13 Measles Is Now in 42 States with 2,231 Cases as Philadelphia Airport Issues New Exposure Alert CDC confirms 2,231 measles cases in 42 states as of July 9, 2026. Philadelphia airport exposure alert issued for July 4 travelers. Symptom window runs through July 25.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 13 'Direct link': areas with the highest cancer rates revealed in new report Hunter cancer rates higher than NSW and Australia
Medical Daily · Jul 13 The Longevity Drug Thousands Are Taking Off-Label: What Science Really Says About Rapamycin Low-dose rapamycin has extended lifespan in mice more consistently than any other compound. The first major human trial completed in 2025. Here is an honest, evidence-based account of what we know — and the significant gap that still exists.
AAP · Jul 13 Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health Sleeping in has its advantages but research suggests night owls might suffer poorer metabolic health as a result of when, not what, they eat.