Health

A diabetes drug now on the NHS can buy your child three more years before insulin, and here’s how it works

By Kevin Montien

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July 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM

A radiation oncologist reviewing advanced 3D planning images for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for a prostate cancer patient.

Chilean oncologist, radiation expert: “we can now treat prostate cancer relapse in just five sessions” and what that means for you

By Adrian Villellas

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July 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM

A medical illustration showing a liver cell surface with LDL receptors capturing cholesterol molecules from the bloodstream.

Heart disease from high cholesterol still kills more people than anything, and researchers say a breakthrough against stubborn LDL may finally be near

By Sonia Ramirez

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July 7, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Illustration of the gut-brain axis highlighting new research suggesting Alzheimer's disease may begin in the digestive nervous system before memory loss.

It’s not where you think Alzheimer’s begins, researchers now suspect the disease may start in your gut, and that could change everything

By Metabolic

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July 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Illustration showing a person experiencing the urge to urinate, highlighting the health risks of repeatedly holding in urine.

Doctors at a university hospital explain why holding in your pee should never become a habit, and what it quietly does to your body

By Adrian Villellas

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July 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Person lying in bed demonstrating a healthy sleeping position that supports spinal alignment and improves breathing during sleep.

It’s not just comfort, sleeping on your side versus your back changes your spine, breathing and sleep quality, and one position wins for your body

By Adrian Villellas

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July 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Hands and feet soaking in warm water with salt and baking soda as part of a home care routine for comfort and hygiene.

Washing your feet and hands with salt and baking soda after a long day has real benefits, and the reason experts recommend is surprising

By Metabolic

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July 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM

A professional taking a short, five-minute walk through a modern office hallway to break up a long day of sedentary work.

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk to counteract a sedentary day

By Adrian Villellas

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July 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A clean microfiber cloth being used to wipe a window screen while a towel protects the windowsill from drips.

Your window screens are caked with dust and you never want to take them down, and there’s a 5-minute trick that leaves them like new

By Adrian Villellas

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July 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Runner exercising outdoors in hot summer weather, highlighting the risks of intense physical activity during high heat and humidity.

A sports doctor warns it’s too humid to run right now and your heart may not take it, so read these signals your body sends

By Kevin Montien

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July 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A medical researcher examining neural imaging and antibody reports during a long-term clinical study on autoimmune stem cell treatments.

Two patients with severe autoimmune disease have stayed relapse-free for over 15 years after one stem cell transplant, and here’s what they got

By Metabolic

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July 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Woman relaxing in a calm bedroom at night, illustrating healthy sleep habits that may help improve rest during the menopause transition.

Three small nighttime changes can finally help you sleep through the menopause transition, and the one that matters most is about constancy

By Kevin Montien

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July 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Metformin tablets used to treat type 2 diabetes as researchers study potential benefits for weight, heart health, and healthy aging.

Metformin does far more than control your blood sugar, and the three hidden health benefits doctors are now noticing are surprising

By Metabolic

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July 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM

A modern bedroom prepared for sleep with dim lighting, comfortable bedding, and a relaxing environment designed to promote better rest.

Red light, pillow sprays and white noise: how people now stage their bedrooms for sleep, and the one habit that actually matters is hidden

By Adrian Villellas

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July 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM

A frozen plastic bottle placed in front of a fan creates a simple cooling setup to help people sleep more comfortably during a heat wave.

It’s not magic, nor is it a real home air conditioner: this simple trick—which involves a frozen bottle, a fan, and a bowl—may not replace an air conditioner, but it can help you get through the first few sweltering hours of a hot night

By Sonia Ramirez

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June 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM

A medical researcher reviewing brain network connectivity data during a study on the potential effects of psilocybin on neurodegenerative conditions.

An 83-year-old woman with severe Alzheimer’s was given psilocybin and began speaking again, and what happened next stunned her doctors

By Sonia Ramirez

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June 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Medical illustration of the liver highlighting the newly discovered biological pathway that breaks down LDL receptors and affects cholesterol removal.

Scientists found a hidden mechanism in your liver that attacks LDL receptors, and it could change the fight against high cholesterol for you

By Metabolic

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June 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM

A chilled hot water bottle wrapped in a soft towel, placed at the foot of a bed to provide relief from summer heat.

Never thought to fill a hot water bottle in summer? Put it in your bed before sleep this way, and the cooling reason will surprise you

By Metabolic

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June 29, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Bottle of Chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets, the blood pressure medication recalled by the FDA after failing dissolution quality standards.

The FDA just recalled a blood pressure pill sold nationwide, so here’s why you should check your bottle of this common medication right now

By Adrian Villellas

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June 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A person sitting on the edge of a bed in a dark room at night, illustrating the struggle with nocturia and interrupted sleep.

Waking up to urinate at night is not always about drinking water, and the real cause may be hiding in bladder signals

By Adrian Villellas

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June 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM

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Health

A diabetes drug now on the NHS can buy your child three more years before insulin, and here’s how it works

Chilean oncologist, radiation expert: “we can now treat prostate cancer relapse in just five sessions” and what that means for you

Heart disease from high cholesterol still kills more people than anything, and researchers say a breakthrough against stubborn LDL may finally be near

It’s not where you think Alzheimer’s begins, researchers now suspect the disease may start in your gut, and that could change everything

Doctors at a university hospital explain why holding in your pee should never become a habit, and what it quietly does to your body

It’s not just comfort, sleeping on your side versus your back changes your spine, breathing and sleep quality, and one position wins for your body

Washing your feet and hands with salt and baking soda after a long day has real benefits, and the reason experts recommend is surprising

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk to counteract a sedentary day

Your window screens are caked with dust and you never want to take them down, and there’s a 5-minute trick that leaves them like new

A sports doctor warns it’s too humid to run right now and your heart may not take it, so read these signals your body sends

Two patients with severe autoimmune disease have stayed relapse-free for over 15 years after one stem cell transplant, and here’s what they got

Three small nighttime changes can finally help you sleep through the menopause transition, and the one that matters most is about constancy

Metformin does far more than control your blood sugar, and the three hidden health benefits doctors are now noticing are surprising

Red light, pillow sprays and white noise: how people now stage their bedrooms for sleep, and the one habit that actually matters is hidden

It’s not magic, nor is it a real home air conditioner: this simple trick—which involves a frozen bottle, a fan, and a bowl—may not replace an air conditioner, but it can help you get through the first few sweltering hours of a hot night

An 83-year-old woman with severe Alzheimer’s was given psilocybin and began speaking again, and what happened next stunned her doctors

Scientists found a hidden mechanism in your liver that attacks LDL receptors, and it could change the fight against high cholesterol for you

Never thought to fill a hot water bottle in summer? Put it in your bed before sleep this way, and the cooling reason will surprise you

The FDA just recalled a blood pressure pill sold nationwide, so here’s why you should check your bottle of this common medication right now

Waking up to urinate at night is not always about drinking water, and the real cause may be hiding in bladder signals

Your fatty liver can stay silent for years before turning dangerous, but experts say one everyday habit could help it regenerate itself

Doctors say the cloudy vision you blame on age could be a leading cause of blindness that 94 million people already have

Menopause changes far more than your body; doctors say the shifts in your mind are the part no one warns you about

Magnesium or melatonin: both help you sleep, but only one may sharpen your focus the next day, though the difference isn’t what you’d guess

For neurodivergent people, a walk in the forest is more than recreation; research shows nature may calm your mind in ways therapy can’t

Not every supplement eases lymphedema; doctors say only a couple of vitamins have real evidence, the rest may just waste your money

Ismael Dorado, psychologist: “Someone who feels valued at work doesn’t dread Sunday evening the way someone in a hostile job does”

Santiago González, food scientist: “To kill anisakis, you have to cook the fish in the belly, the ventresca,” yet most home cooks miss it

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