Elephants treat themselves with medicinal plants, witnesses say
BBC Newsby Victoria Gill21d ago
- Published African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick.
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top 91%NHS to review 5,000 cases after women had breasts needlessly removed
Mail Onlineby Shaun Wooller21d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Up to 4,500 more cancer cases will be reviewed by an NHS trust that admitted women had their breasts removed unnecessarily.
‘I said my last prayer’: TG Omori recounts failed kidney transplant
Premium Timesby adajiesther21d ago
Nearly two years after publicly disclosing his battle with kidney failure, Nigerian music-video director ThankGod “TG” Omori has opened up about the full extent of the illness, including a failed...
People are ditching their vapes only to pick up another surprising habit
FOX Newsby Khloe Quill21d ago
E-cigarettes have long been used as an alternative to traditional smoking, but public health data suggests some adults trying to quit vaping are turning back to cigarettes.
Spotify founder's body scan startup designs a new kind of health clinic
Fast Companyby Nate Berg21d ago
Neko, the full-body scanning startup cofounded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, is trying to rethink health care by focusing on data-rich analyses and preventive care.
Medical expert speaks on health risks of vaginal douching
Premium Timesby Agency Report21d ago
A paediatrician, Abies Ojokojo, has cautioned women against vaginal douching, advising them not to use soap, cleansing agents or other substances to clean inside the vagina.
The ingredients to look for in your anti-ageing skincare, according to experts
The Independentby Lois Mackenzie21d ago
With so many anti-ageing creams promising smoother, firmer, more youthful-looking skin, it can be difficult to know which ingredients are actually worth looking for and which are nothing more than...
Ebola: Nigeria on high alert as cases rise in DRC
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi21d ago
Nigeria is on high alert and has strengthened surveillance measures following the continued spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
In India, generic competition slashes semaglutide prices after patent expiry, sales jump nearly sevenfold
The South Firstby Sumit Jha21d ago
In India, generic competition slashes semaglutide prices after patent expiry, sales jump nearly sevenfold Before patent expiry, the originator semaglutide was priced at approximately...
Major pro-life group threatens to sue Trump FDA over abortion pill's alleged environmental risks
FOX Newsby James Cirrone21d ago
A leading pro-life organization has formally threatened to sue the Food and Drug Administration, accusing the agency of failing to conduct required environmental testing of the abortion drug...
In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
The 19thby Candice Norwood21d ago
For most of Kwaneta Harris’ life, menopause was not something she heard people talk about. She didn’t learn about much beyond hot flashes, night sweats and irregular periods in her nursing school...
Which fruit is the healthiest - and is 'natural' sugar really better?
Mail Onlineby Angela Dowden21d ago
The grapes on today's supermarket shelves have been carefully bred to deliver a hit of intense sweetness - perfect for the modern-day, sugar-obsessed generation.
County Durham breast cancer failure bosses to review 4,500 more cases
BBC Newsby Duncan Leatherdale; Sharon Barbour21d ago
- Published Hospital chiefs in County Durham have agreed to review up to a further 4,500 breast cancer cases after failings including delayed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries were found.
Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ found in blood of residents near UK factory
The Independentby Emily Beament21d ago
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Katie Price's son Harvey, 24, has lost two stone on weight-loss jabs
Mail Onlineby Kirsten Murray21d ago
Katie Price has revealed her 28 stone son Harvey has lost two stone since starting weight-loss jabs.
Black Lung Disease Remains a Threat, but Federal Officials Delay Effort To Address It - KFF Health News
KFF Health Newsby Taylor Sisk21d ago
Black Lung Disease Remains a Threat, but Federal Officials Delay Effort To Address It OAK HILL, W.Va.
Trump’s FDA pick to face scrutiny over abortion pill access at confirmation hearing
NBC Newsby Berkeley Lovelace Jr.21d ago
Dr. Heidi Overton, a fierce opponent of abortion rights, is set to appear before senators Thursday for her confirmation hearing to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
As the Pentagon expands across the Pacific, Guam offers a warning
Gristby Anita Hofschneider21d ago
Leevin Camacho was brushing his teeth one day last fall when his mother called. The water is contaminated, she said.
Let NHS staff make content to debunk misinformation, doctor says
The Independentby Storm Newton21d ago
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Indonesia records 170,000 respiratory illness cases amid wildfires
The Independentby Stuti Mishra21d ago
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