Category: Health

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Maybe you treated yourself to a fry-up with all the trimmings, or maybe you opted for a “healthy” fruit yogurt, cereal, or … Read More

Summary: By analyzing fMRI scans of people watching films, neuroscientists have created a comprehensive functional map of the brain, showing how it activates in response to complex scenes. This study … Read More

Board-certified family doctor Jessica Kiss, aka Dr. Mom, took to TikTok to share five ‘weird’ health hacks that can prevent sickness this season. Why does sickness surge when temperatures drop? … Read More

Kraut underwent a 10-hour surgery to remove the massive tumour For 12 years, Thomas Kraut believed he was simply overweight. His belly continued to grow, and doctors diagnosed him with … Read More

Hardly a day passes without a new study, and an ensuing round of headlines, sounding the alarm on ultraprocessed foods. This wide-ranging category — including sodas, processed meats and many … Read More

New popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic come with an additional benefit: they could prolong the life of people with chronic kidney disease, says Helen Giza. For Giza, … Read More

Rachael Wakely was in the middle of another punishing – but exhilarating – session at her local F45 gym when she noticed an unusual swelling in her stomach. A 37-year-old married mother … Read More

The infection, which can cause genital tinea, has been linked to sexual contact. The rare genital fungus known as “jock itch” has become more common in New York this year, … Read More

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women when rates are combined. While it’s most common among older adults, it can affect individuals of all ages, races and genders.  … Read More

The risk of getting dementia may go up as you get older if you don’t get enough slow-wave sleep. Over-60s are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they … Read More