Experts issue warning over ‘fruit smoothie’ baby pouches sold in UK supermarkets
The Independentby Ella Pickover·25 Aug 2026
Baby food pouches sold in UK supermarkets are effectively "equivalent to fruit smoothies" and should not be given to children under a year old, experts have warned.
Should We All Be Taking Probiotics Daily? An Expert Weighs in
ScienceAlertby Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz·25 Aug 2026
Probiotics are one of those pills that you see literally everywhere. You can get them on supermarket shelves, in pharmacies, even in your local health food store.
Explosive diarrhea outbreak has millions skipping pre-bagged salad in US
The Independentby Julia Musto·25 Aug 2026
Millions of U.S. households have stopped buying pre-bagged salad this summer following outbreaks of the explosive diarrhea-causing illness, cyclosporiasis, which has been linked to fresh produce.
New research finds 1 in 4 NFL players could develop CTE in their lifetime: 'Should be a call to action'
FOX Newsby Scott Thompson·25 Aug 2026
The NFL continues to make a concerted effort for safe play for all players, especially when it comes to head injuries.
Taking Melatonin Every Night? Sleep Experts Say There’s Something You Should Know
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·25 Aug 2026
Melatonin has become the bedtime routine many people barely think about anymore: brush your teeth, plug in your phone, take a gummy, and turn out the lights.
Pomegranate emerges as a promising natural phytobiotic for veterinary medicine
Phys.orgby Sbarro Health Research Organization·25 Aug 2026
Pomegranate emerges as a promising natural phytobiotic for veterinary medicine Researchers have identified a broad range of biological properties of pomegranate with potential medical applications...
US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel
Al Jazeeraby Ali Harb·25 Aug 2026
More than 40 members of the United States Congress have penned a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on him to push for the release of Sama Safi, a 20-year-old US citizen who has...
What to know about the growing US measles outbreak
The Independentby Nancy Lapid·25 Aug 2026
Health officials confirmed on Tuesday that two Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, marking the first fatalities from the infection reported in the U.S.
Tesco urgently recalls ready-meal over E. coli fears - 'do not eat'
Daily Express :by Astha Saxena·25 Aug 2026
Tesco has removed from its shelves batches of one of its ready meals due to concerns over possible E. coli contamination.
Specialist care replaces hospital trips for aged care residents
ABC News Australiaby Kelly Fuller·25 Aug 2026
In short: More than 95 per cent of residents referred to an Illawarra-Shoalhaven aged care outreach service last financial year were able to avoid a trip to emergency.
Intermittent fasting reduces chronic pain – and its mental toll
New Atlasby Mike McRae·25 Aug 2026
Scheduling days without food may have a knock-on effect that eases both chronic pain and its associated cognitive problems, according to a study on mice by researchers from the First Affiliated...
Woman felt 'like body on a table' after surgeries performed without consent
ABC News Australiaby Investigative Reporter Emily Baker·25 Aug 2026
In short: Catherine Shakespeare was treated for a uterine prolapse but later learnt gynaecologist Alan Lam carried out three further operations without her consent.
Deadly measles outbreak hits Northeast as state records first deaths in 35 years
FOX Newsby Angelica Stabile·25 Aug 2026
Pennsylvania confirmed two measles-related deaths on Tuesday, according to the state’s department of health.
Calls for free flu vaccine for under-fives as hospitalisations soar
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25 Aug 2026
Calls for free flu vaccine for under-fives as hospitalisations soar Hospitalisation rates are soaring for under-fives with flu-like illnesses, many of them in intensive care.
Scientists Studied 338 NFL Players' Brains After Death. Nearly All Had the Same Disease
Gizmodoby Ed Cara·25 Aug 2026
Football is one of America’s well-treasured pastimes. Research out today, however, highlights the hidden neurological costs that many professional football players have had to pay.
A new saliva test for endometriosis is in trials. What this and other new endo tests mean for you
The Conversation Australiaby Narges Kalani, Clinical Research Assistant, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oncology, McMaster University·25 Aug 2026
It can take years for someone to be diagnosed with endometriosis. This can mean ongoing pain, repeated appointments and uncertainty, and delayed treatment.
SNAP restrictions cut soda purchases but raise stigma concerns, study finds
CBS Newsby Mary Cunningham; Alain Sherter·25 Aug 2026
A Trump administration effort aimed at discouraging Americans on food stamps from using the government nutritional aid to buy soda is having an impact, a new study shows.
Sugar tax may prevent millions of dental procedures, study suggests
ABC News Australiaby Lauren Roberts·25 Aug 2026
In short: A new Australian study suggests a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks may prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay as well as 306,000 cases of gum disease or complete tooth loss nationally.
Two People Have Died of Measles in Pennsylvania
Timeby Dominique Mosbergen·25 Aug 2026
Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first reported deaths from the disease in the U.S. this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said on Tuesday, Aug.
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff·25 Aug 2026
The US state of Pennsylvania has reported that two residents died from measles, marking the first fatal cases this year of the disease that had previously been largely eradicated in the United...
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