Benefits of melatonin for MS remain uncertain, new review finds
A systematic review of clinical studies found no clear evidence that melatonin supplements reduce relapses, disability progression, or…
Horror Victorian disease outbreak forces closure of hospital ward – spreads quickly | UK | News
A Victorian-era skin disease outbreak has forced another hospital ward to close to visitors, just days after restrictions…
Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X & Boomers Have Different Ideas Of What Counts As Mental Illness
Mental health wasn’t treated as a discipline until 1946, right as the first baby boomers were being born,…
ECD nutrition tender postponed eight times
Civil society groups in the early childhood development (ECD) sector have called on the Department of Basic Education…
I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
The lifelong inflammatory condition affects genitals and can cause white patches to form with itching, soreness, splitting and…
Trump dangles rural health dollars to push states to change hospital laws
The Trump administration has hinged federal funding for states on whether they end or loosen powerful but controversial…
What Happens If You Eat An Apple Every Day? A Dietitian Explains
2 min read Key Points Apples are packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants that can support heart…
Blaming the weather for every cold? These symptom patterns may help identify a viral infection before it gets worse
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, unusual drowsiness, significant dehydration or a persistent high fever warrant prompt medical attention.…
Would subsidising weight loss drugs make health care fairer?
GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have transformed the treatment of obesity, but access to them…
What medical students learn from talking to care home residents
I was very nervous at the start of the placement because I have always struggled with starting conversations.…
Avoid chicken fed salmon by eating Irish salmon – food expert
The best way to avoid eating chicken fed salmon is to buy Irish salmon, a food expert has…
108-year-old stays strong with daily leg exercises – 2 simple moves anyone can do at home
Earlier this year, Susan Young Browne from Delaware celebrated her 108th birthday – the news of which travelled…