Sarah Funderburk, the leading woman as darkness falls at Battersea, is partial to salted potatoes. Brian Robb, the overnight race leader, slurps his way through 57 yoghurt tubes, the sort more commonly seen in a child’s lunchbox. Samantha Hudson dos Santos Figueira (formerly Amend), a GB 24hr runner and the British women’s 100-mile record holder, […]
Actress Jenna Fischer, known for her role as Pam Beesly in the sitcom “The Office,” revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment. Fischer said in a post on Instagram on Tuesday she was diagnosed with Stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer in December of last year after […]
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Happy Tuesday! Pfizer‘s troubles may finally be coming to a head. Former executives of the pharmaceutical giant are backing a […]
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has brought severe flooding to the southeast. With excess water in the home, there’s an increased risk of mold growth, which can lead to serious health risks. As Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida, experts are once again issuing warnings about the dangers of mold exposure. HURRICANE EFFECTS POSE ‘TREMENDOUS’ HEALTH […]
The Dignity in Dying campaign group says more than 200 million people around the world have legal access to some form of assisted dying, external. Switzerland has allowed assisted suicide since 1942. Its Dignitas facility began operating in 1998. However, all forms of euthanasia are against the law. Assisted suicide is also legal in neighbouring […]
Female Polio worker administering polio drops to children at Warsak road during anti-polio vaccination campaign in Peshawar on September 9, 2024. — APP The country’s poliovirus tally for the year reached 32 as four more children were paralysed by the viral disease amid a continuous uptick in the cases. Pakistan is one of the two […]
The shoes that look good may not be the ones that feel good, and choosing style over comfort can sometimes cause pain. Ingrown toenails are one of the most common side effects of picking footwear that doesn’t really fit your feet. An ingrown nail curves down and into the surrounding skin as it grows, causing […]
Cardiff endometriosis patient wants condition treated more urgently Lara Stevens says endometriosis is like the cancer she had as a child, with the potential to spread and damage multiple organs – but feels it is not treated with the required urgency. “The endometriosis could be growing and I wouldn’t know where it is and what […]
Anxiety is an often misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is more than just feeling nervous or worried; anxiety can manifest in constant fear, tension, and unease. These feelings can arise from a variety of triggers, such as work pressure, social situations, or even everyday tasks, making it […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during the annual developer conference event at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., June 10, 2024. Carlos Barria | Reuters Apple could launch a connected ring to rival Samsung by 2026, according to CCS Insight, adding to the U.S. tech giant’s focus on health. The call is part of […]