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Mia Johnson
Health Writer

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Overcoming Barriers: How Athletes with Brain Conditions are Breaking Through in Sport

Health

21 Nov, 2024

Overcoming Barriers: How Athletes with Brain Conditions are Breaking Through in Sport


The human brain, often described as “the most complex structure in the universe – after the universe,” presents unique challenges...

Daily Boba Runs & Budget Woes: How College Students Balance Treats and Finances

Health

21 Nov, 2024

Daily Boba Runs & Budget Woes: How College Students Balance Treats and Finances


One of my best friends at UC Berkeley is utterly addicted to boba tea. She declares almost daily that she...

Microplastics Found in Human Blood: The Shocking Truth About Plastic Pollution's Impact on Your Health

Health

18 Nov, 2024

Microplastics Found in Human Blood: The Shocking Truth About Plastic Pollution's Impact on Your Health


In 2022, a groundbreaking discovery sent shockwaves through the scientific community: microplastics—plastic particles less than five millimeters long—were found in...

Global Chronic Pain Crisis: A New Initiative Promises Relief for Millions

Health

15 Nov, 2024

Global Chronic Pain Crisis: A New Initiative Promises Relief for Millions


The global burden of chronic pain is staggering, affecting an estimated 200 million people in India alone. Millions more suffer...

Davina McCall's Shocking Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Urgent Surgery Scheduled!

Health

15 Nov, 2024

Davina McCall's Shocking Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Urgent Surgery Scheduled!


This week, the entertainment world was shaken by the news that beloved TV presenter Davina McCall, 57, has been diagnosed...

Clocks Go Back: How Does Daylight Savings Time Affect Baby Sleep?

Health

2 Nov, 2024

Clocks Go Back: How Does Daylight Savings Time Affect Baby Sleep?


A baby's sleep patterns can challenge parents on the best of days. It's small wonder, then, that with the clocks...

Clocks Go Back: 3 Dementia Signs You Should Watch For

Health

27 Oct, 2024

Clocks Go Back: 3 Dementia Signs You Should Watch For


The official end of the summer next weekend will see the clocks go back in large parts of the world,...

Clock Change Could Trigger Three Lesser-Known Dementia Symptoms, Experts Warn

Health

26 Oct, 2024

Clock Change Could Trigger Three Lesser-Known Dementia Symptoms, Experts Warn


As the clocks roll back with the end of British Summer Time next weekend, experts are issuing a warning about...

Clocks Going Back: The Impact on Our Sleep, Mood and Mental Health

Health

20 Oct, 2024

Clocks Going Back: The Impact on Our Sleep, Mood and Mental Health


Most of us will be able to enjoy an extra hour of blissful rest in our cosy, warm beds next...

WHO Approves Monkeypox Vaccine for Adolescents: Expanding Global Efforts to Curb Outbreaks

Health

14 Oct, 2024

WHO Approves Monkeypox Vaccine for Adolescents: Expanding Global Efforts to Curb Outbreaks


The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic's Jynneos mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, recognizing...

COVID-19 Could Increase Your Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes for Years: Study

Health

10 Oct, 2024

COVID-19 Could Increase Your Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes for Years: Study


COVID-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an...

Viagra Counterfeits: Britain's Biggest Knock-Off Drug Problem, £6.2 Million Seized in 2023

Health

10 Oct, 2024

Viagra Counterfeits: Britain's Biggest Knock-Off Drug Problem, £6.2 Million Seized in 2023


Counterfeit Viagra, the little blue pill that promises enhanced performance, has become a major headache for UK authorities. In 2023...

Ontario Child Dies from Rabies After Bat Exposure: Health Officials Warn of Rising Cases

Health

4 Oct, 2024

Ontario Child Dies from Rabies After Bat Exposure: Health Officials Warn of Rising Cases


An Ontario child has died after coming in contact with a rabid bat, a health official confirmed on Wednesday. The...

World's First Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Could Wipe Out Deadly Disease: Here's What You Need to Know

Health

4 Oct, 2024

World's First Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Could Wipe Out Deadly Disease: Here's What You Need to Know


The world’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer could wipe out the deadly disease, British researchers say. Scientists at the University...

Foods That Can Protect Your Heart and Brain: A Doctor's Guide

Health

29 Sep, 2024

Foods That Can Protect Your Heart and Brain: A Doctor's Guide


Cardiovascular expert Doctor William Li has revealed the foods we should all be eating more of to protect our hearts...

How Often Should You Wash Your Bed Sheets? Experts Reveal the Truth

Health

29 Sep, 2024

How Often Should You Wash Your Bed Sheets? Experts Reveal the Truth


After a long day, there's nothing quite like the feeling of sinking into a warm bed, resting your head on...

Lupin Flour: The Unexpected Solution to Aged Care Malnutrition in Australia

Health

29 Sep, 2024

Lupin Flour: The Unexpected Solution to Aged Care Malnutrition in Australia


A legume traditionally used to feed cattle could reduce malnutrition rates in aged care residents across Australia, according to a...

Doctor Warns: Forget Obesity, Weak Muscles Are The Real Killer

Health

29 Sep, 2024

Doctor Warns: Forget Obesity, Weak Muscles Are The Real Killer


A leading doctor claims that obesity isn't as big of a health issue as people have been led to believe....

Wilson's Disease: When Neurological Symptoms Are the First Clue

Health

28 Sep, 2024

Wilson's Disease: When Neurological Symptoms Are the First Clue


Wilson's disease (WD), first described in 1912, is a genetic disorder that affects copper metabolism. This inherited condition, caused by...

FDA Approves New Schizophrenia Drug: A Breakthrough After Decades of Limited Options

Health

28 Sep, 2024

FDA Approves New Schizophrenia Drug: A Breakthrough After Decades of Limited Options


Sept. 27, 2024 – In a breakthrough for people living with schizophrenia, the FDA has approved a new oral medication...

FDA Approves Cobenfy: First New Schizophrenia Treatment in 70 Years

Health

27 Sep, 2024

FDA Approves Cobenfy: First New Schizophrenia Treatment in 70 Years


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s (BMY) highly anticipated schizophrenia drug, Cobenfy. It’s...

Why Starting a Pension Early Is the Key to a Comfortable Retirement

Health

27 Sep, 2024

Why Starting a Pension Early Is the Key to a Comfortable Retirement


When you think about your future, do you see yourself lounging around, sipping a refreshing drink, and not worrying about...

US Suicide Rates Remain High, But 988 Lifeline Offers Hope

Health

27 Sep, 2024

US Suicide Rates Remain High, But 988 Lifeline Offers Hope


Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a sobering picture. The number of suicide deaths...

Free COVID-19 Tests Are Back! Order Yours Now Before They're Gone

Health

27 Sep, 2024

Free COVID-19 Tests Are Back! Order Yours Now Before They're Gone


People in the United States can now order more free Covid-19 tests from the federal government as the country heads...

LifeFone VIPx Review: Is This the Best Medical Alert System for You?

Health

26 Sep, 2024

LifeFone VIPx Review: Is This the Best Medical Alert System for You?


Falls are the top cause of injury for adults 65 and older, so fall prevention is an essential tool for...

Ulster Hospital Doctor Reclaims Life After Double Lung Transplant: 'I Can Now Do The Things I Love'

Health

25 Sep, 2024

Ulster Hospital Doctor Reclaims Life After Double Lung Transplant: 'I Can Now Do The Things I Love'


A County Down man who received a life-saving double lung transplant is urging others to talk to their families about...

Why Rewatching Your Favorite Shows is Actually Good for Your Mental Health

Health

25 Sep, 2024

Why Rewatching Your Favorite Shows is Actually Good for Your Mental Health


How often do you find yourself hitting “play” on an old favourite, reliving the same TV episodes you’ve seen before...

Miracle Drug for Heavy Periods Now Available Over the Counter: Women Can Finally Take Control

Health

24 Sep, 2024

Miracle Drug for Heavy Periods Now Available Over the Counter: Women Can Finally Take Control


WOMEN suffering from debilitating heavy periods will be able to buy a "miracle" drug used to treat endometriosis. Starting tomorrow,...

Brodie Ryan's Boyfriend Nathan Buckley Opens Up About Her Epilepsy: 'It's Pretty Scary'

Health

23 Sep, 2024

Brodie Ryan's Boyfriend Nathan Buckley Opens Up About Her Epilepsy: 'It's Pretty Scary'


Brodie Ryan is looking forward to having a very special man on her arm when she attends the Brownlow Medal...

Peanut Allergy Warning: Over 50 Food Items Recalled Due to Mustard Contamination

Health

23 Sep, 2024

Peanut Allergy Warning: Over 50 Food Items Recalled Due to Mustard Contamination


People across the UK are being warned not to eat mustard if they have a peanut allergy after fears mustard...

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