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The best diet for longevity? Following 1 of these 8 in midlife helps you live longer, study shows

No one-size-fits-all approach works when it comes to the best diet for longevity, but sticking to one of these 8 has proven benefits, according to Harvard

Woman & Home · Apr 3, 2025

Chardham Yatra 2025: Government on high alert as equine influenza hits Rudraprayag

With less than a month until the Chardham Yatra begins on April 30, the Uttarakhand government has sprung into action following the detection of equine influenza in Rudraprayag district. The highly contagious respiratory disease, confirmed in 18 horses and mules in the villages of Veeron and Basti, has prompted swift…

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2025

Australia and New Zealand are plagued by ‘tall poppy syndrome’. But would a cure be worse than the disease?

The original tall poppies bloomed in the garden of Tarquin the Proud, last king of Rome. To communicate that his enemies should be defeated by killing their leaders, he is said to have decapitated the tallest flowers with a stick.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Trump administration guts mine safety and reproductive health divisions in sweeping HHS cuts

The Health and Human Services has begun an overhaul of its 28 divisions despite concerns about public safety

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

HHS layoffs cut deep swath through health infrastructure - Roll Call

The changes lay the groundwork for Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to streamline operations and shift to focusing on chronic disease.

Roll Call · Apr 1, 2025

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

An Australian-first study has linked teen chronic diseases and developmental conditions to lifestyle factors ranging from poor diets to excess screen time.

AAP · Apr 1, 2025

Government urged not to ‘sacrifice’ British agriculture in US trade talks

Farming and food sector leaders said they were ‘very concerned’ about the concessions ministers could make to secure exemptions from US tariffs.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Is the risk of brain injury from contact sports being overstated by the media?

More and more people are worried about the long-term effects of contact sports on the brain. In football (soccer), studies have found that repeatedly heading the ball can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of serious brain diseases. This has led to rules limiting heading the ball in…

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025

Magician formerly known as Dynamo ‘could not have performed again without NHS’

The 42-year-old magician was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in his teens and has battled with his health in recent years.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Researchers to analyse wastewater for diseases at UK-first centre

It is hoped the system could one day be rolled out nationwide.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025