Wellness

Shingles Vaccine Linked to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults, Study Finds

Older adults who received at least one dose of the recombinant shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of being diagnosed with dementia

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PSA Testing in the UK: What Is Changing and What Current NHS Guidance Says

Reports that middle-aged men could lose the right to a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test without symptoms have generated significant debate in the UK. The LBC

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Lipoproteins Explained: Structure, Types and Functions

Lipoproteins are the body’s solution to a basic transport problem. Fats such as triglycerides and cholesterol are essential for energy, cell structure and hormone production,

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British Journal Retracts Controversial 2024 Study on Excess Mortality

A 2024 study examining excess mortality in Western countries since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic has been retracted by the journal that published it.

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How Maternal Factors Shape the Infant Gut Microbiome: What a New Nature Study Found

The first year of life is critical for the gut microbiome. A large study published August 12, 2026 in Nature followed 714 mother-infant pairs to

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NHS England Heatwave IT Failures: How Extreme Heat Disrupted Hospitals and Patient Care

When temperatures in parts of the UK exceeded 40°C for the first time on record, NHS hospitals faced an unexpected challenge. It wasn’t just the

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ADHD Linked to Other Health Issues: What UK Adults and Parents Need to Know

If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with ADHD, you have probably noticed that it rarely travels alone. Many people think of

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Congo Ebola Outbreak: Symptoms, Spread, and Latest Updates

When the World Health Organisation declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in

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Grade 2 ACL Tear: Symptoms, Treatment Options, Recovery Timeline & Rehab Guide

You know that split-second when you plant your foot to change direction on the soccer field, or land awkwardly from a volleyball spike? For a

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Apitegromab: FDA Approval, Price, Dosage, Side Effects and How It Works

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) has long been a daunting diagnosis. As a leading genetic cause of infant mortality, this neuromuscular condition robs the body of

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