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Vanessa Williams' Heartbreaking Revelation: How Diabetes Took Her Grandmother at 64

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19 Oct, 2024

Vanessa Williams' Heartbreaking Revelation: How Diabetes Took Her Grandmother at 64


American actress and singer Vanessa Williams, known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty, has opened up about...

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....

German Method to Combat Mould in Your Home: The 'Stosslüften' Technique That Works

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28 Sep, 2024

German Method to Combat Mould in Your Home: The 'Stosslüften' Technique That Works


Mould is something that nobody wants to take over their home - it’s unsightly and can cause serious health issues...

Forget Obesity, This Is The REAL Health Crisis: Leading Doctor Warns Of Deadly 'Hidden Trend'

Health

28 Sep, 2024

Forget Obesity, This Is The REAL Health Crisis: Leading Doctor Warns Of Deadly 'Hidden Trend'


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

Mpox Cases Surge in Australia, Experts Urge Vaccination Amid Low Uptake

Health

27 Sep, 2024

Mpox Cases Surge in Australia, Experts Urge Vaccination Amid Low Uptake


People eligible for mpox vaccinations are being urged to get them as cases surge across Australia, swelling from a handful...

WHO Releases Guidance to Improve Clinical Trial Design and Equity

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26 Sep, 2024

WHO Releases Guidance to Improve Clinical Trial Design and Equity


The World Health Organization (WHO) today released guidance to improve the design, conduct and oversight of clinical trials in countries...

Thai Man Arrested for Performing Penis Enlargement Surgeries for 20 Years Without a License

World

26 Sep, 2024

Thai Man Arrested for Performing Penis Enlargement Surgeries for 20 Years Without a License


A 36-year-old Thai man who admitted to having only a Grade 9 education has been arrested for performing penis enlargement...

The Future of Smoking: Is It Really Doomed?

World

26 Sep, 2024

The Future of Smoking: Is It Really Doomed?


The recent news that the UK is seeking to ban menthol cigarettes and rolling tobacco by May 2020 and that...

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...

Family Demands Action After Man Takes Own Life Following COVID Jab Complications and Denied Compensation

World

23 Sep, 2024

Family Demands Action After Man Takes Own Life Following COVID Jab Complications and Denied Compensation


The family of an NHS pharmacist who took his own life after suffering paralysing complications from a COVID jab are...

Assisted Dying in NZ: Is the Law Working After Three Years?

Health

23 Sep, 2024

Assisted Dying in NZ: Is the Law Working After Three Years?


New Zealand's End of Life Choice Act, which allows for assisted dying, has reached its third anniversary, prompting a mandated...

Shingles Vaccine Expansion: Free Access for Immunocompromised Australians

Health

22 Sep, 2024

Shingles Vaccine Expansion: Free Access for Immunocompromised Australians


Australia has expanded its shingles vaccination program, offering free access to the vaccine for immunocompromised individuals over 18. The program,...

Aoife Johnston Death Report: Overcrowding and Communication Failures at UHL Blamed for 'Avoidable' Tragedy

World

21 Sep, 2024

Aoife Johnston Death Report: Overcrowding and Communication Failures at UHL Blamed for 'Avoidable' Tragedy


A report into the “avoidable” death of a 16-year-old girl at University Hospital Limerick in 2022 has warned that it...

Is India Overestimating Child Malnutrition? The Surprising Truth About Stunting and Wasting

World

18 Sep, 2024

Is India Overestimating Child Malnutrition? The Surprising Truth About Stunting and Wasting


While the Indian economy has seen rapid growth in recent decades, the same cannot be said for child malnutrition. Despite...

Italy '90 Legend Totò Schillaci Hospitalized: Condition Improves After Cardiac Irregularities

World

14 Sep, 2024

Italy '90 Legend Totò Schillaci Hospitalized: Condition Improves After Cardiac Irregularities


The family of Italia ’90 hero Totò Schillaci has given an update on his condition, as the Italy legend remains...

WHO Pandemic Agreement Risks Repeating Covid-19 Human Rights Catastrophe: Human Rights Watch

World

13 Sep, 2024

WHO Pandemic Agreement Risks Repeating Covid-19 Human Rights Catastrophe: Human Rights Watch


World Health Organization (WHO) member countries negotiating a new international agreement to address pandemics need to ensure that the agreement...

Simple Hack to Get Rid of Condensation and Prevent Mould in Your Home

Health

11 Sep, 2024

Simple Hack to Get Rid of Condensation and Prevent Mould in Your Home


Condensation is a common problem in British homes, causing mould, damp and illness. Here's a simple hack to help you...

9-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Contracting Rare, Potentially Deadly Virus During Camping Trip

Health

10 Sep, 2024

9-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Contracting Rare, Potentially Deadly Virus During Camping Trip


A nine-year-old boy contracted an often-deadly disease during a in northern Ontario camping trip in July. The Canadian Medical Association...

Princess of Wales Completes Chemotherapy, Focusing on Staying Cancer-Free

World

9 Sep, 2024

Princess of Wales Completes Chemotherapy, Focusing on Staying Cancer-Free


The Princess of Wales has announced that she has completed the preventative chemotherapy she began after her doctors discovered she...

UK Adults More Focused on Physical Longevity Than Financial Planning: Survey Reveals Worrying Disconnect

Health

9 Sep, 2024

UK Adults More Focused on Physical Longevity Than Financial Planning: Survey Reveals Worrying Disconnect


The UK population is five times more likely to prioritize its physical longevity compared to its financial longevity (51% vs...

Queen Guitarist Brian May Suffers Minor Stroke: 'It Was a Little Scary'

Entertainment

9 Sep, 2024

Queen Guitarist Brian May Suffers Minor Stroke: 'It Was a Little Scary'


Brian May, guitarist for the legendary rock group Queen, revealed this week that he experienced a “minor stroke.” In a...

Ontario Reports First Human Rabies Case in 60 Years: What You Need to Know

World

7 Sep, 2024

Ontario Reports First Human Rabies Case in 60 Years: What You Need to Know


Health officials in Ontario are scrambling after the first human case of rabies was reported in the province for almost...

Queen Guitarist Brian May Recovers From Minor Stroke, But Will He Still Rock You?

Entertainment

7 Sep, 2024

Queen Guitarist Brian May Recovers From Minor Stroke, But Will He Still Rock You?


Queen’s founding guitarist Brian May revealed that he had a “minor stroke” last week that left him unable to use...

First Rabies Case in Ontario Since 1967: What You Need to Know

Health

6 Sep, 2024

First Rabies Case in Ontario Since 1967: What You Need to Know


A resident of Brantford-Brant is currently hospitalized with rabies — the first case in Brantford-Brant ever and the first in...

First Rabies Case in Brantford-Brant in Decades: What You Need to Know

World

6 Sep, 2024

First Rabies Case in Brantford-Brant in Decades: What You Need to Know


A resident of Brantford-Brant is in hospital with rabies, the Brant County Health Unit announced Friday. This marks the first...

Immunocompromised Canadians Left Behind as Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Unavailable for Fall Campaign

World

6 Sep, 2024

Immunocompromised Canadians Left Behind as Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Unavailable for Fall Campaign


Linda Wilhelm, 64, of Bloomfield, N.B., is planning a road trip to the United States. But it's not to go...

Sunrise Presenter Edwina Bartholomew Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia: 'The Luckiest Unlucky Thing'

Entertainment

6 Sep, 2024

Sunrise Presenter Edwina Bartholomew Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia: 'The Luckiest Unlucky Thing'


Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew announced in a live segment on Friday morning that she has cancer. Bartholomew's chronic myeloid leukaemia...

Teenager Infected With Deadly Virus That Causes Bleeding From The Eyes: What You Need To Know About Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

Health

6 Sep, 2024

Teenager Infected With Deadly Virus That Causes Bleeding From The Eyes: What You Need To Know About Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever


A teenager has been infected with one of the world's deadliest diseases - which makes victims bleed from the eyes...

Roy Castle's Legacy: How a Trumpet Player's Fight Against Lung Cancer Changed the Game

World

5 Sep, 2024

Roy Castle's Legacy: How a Trumpet Player's Fight Against Lung Cancer Changed the Game


The widow of entertainer Roy Castle has paid tribute to her husband's lasting legacy 30 years on from his death....

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