Wellness

XFG COVID Variant (Stratus): Symptoms, Latest UK Cases and What to Know

Renewed interest in COVID-19 in the UK this autumn has been linked to the XFG COVID variant, widely known by its informal nickname Stratus. The

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Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment After Danielle Quinn’s Death at 41

Scottish influencer and finance manager Danielle Quinn has died at the age of 41 following a rare form of ovarian cancer. Her death was announced

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Massachusetts Hospitals Improved Financially in 2025, but Some Still Face Major Losses

Massachusetts hospital systems finally returned to positive territory on their core operations in fiscal 2025, but the recovery remains fragile and uneven. According to the

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Majority of GPs Think Adult ADHD Is Overdiagnosed, Pulse Survey Suggests

Seven in 10 GPs who responded to a Pulse survey said they think adult ADHD is overdiagnosed, including nearly half who said it is very

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A 2024 study examining excess mortality in Western countries since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic has been retracted by the journal that published it.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