Health

“Long colds” can be a thing in the same way that “long Covid” is, with some people experiencing prolonged symptoms after an initial infection, according to a UK study. Common long cold symptoms included a cough, stomach pain and diarrhoea, BBC reports. The findings come from 10,171 adults who completed questionnaires. More work is needed to understand who is at ...

With most of us tethered to our desks for extended hours, combatting the strains of sedentary work life is essential. Incorporating yoga into your day doesn’t require a mat or an hour-long session; there are simple poses you can do right at your desk. Prolonged sitting can lead to lower back and neck pain, affecting your overall well-being. These easy ...

The health care system in the Gaza Strip is “on its knees,” the head of the World Health Organization warned Friday, noting that half of the territory’s 36 hospitals are no longer functioning. Speaking to the Security Council, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the situation on the ground as desperate: “Hospital corridors crammed with the injured, the sick, the dying; morgues ...

In the contemporary era, the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles over active ones has surged, giving rise to a common concern – the accumulation of unwanted weight and belly fat. The desire to shed those extra kilos is universal, yet striking the right balance between nutritional needs and physical activity proves challenging. In a landscape cluttered with fleeting fad regimes, the ...

A diabetes medicine dubbed the “King Kong” of weight loss jabs has been approved in the UK for treating obesity. Mounjaro, or tirzepatide, makes you feel fuller so you eat less. In trials, people on it have lost a fifth of their body weight and UK regulators now say it is safe and effective enough to be sold and prescribed ...

We all aspire to have long, vibrant, and healthy hair, capable of being styled in various ways to enhance our daily appearance. However, environmental factors like pollution and dust can take a toll on our hair, leaving it looking lifeless, brittle, and lackluster. While our lifestyles and daily exposure to pollutants play a significant role in our hair’s health, the ...

Lack of access to dentists is costing lives because mouth cancers are not being spotted or treated early enough, a health charity has told BBC News. The disease killed more than 3,000 people in 2021 – up 46%, from 2,075 a decade ago, latest figures obtained by the Oral Health Foundation show. And last year, a BBC News investigation revealed ...

Tens of thousands of women in England could benefit from a drug that helps prevent breast cancer. Anastrozole, used for many years to treat the disease, has now been licensed as a preventative option. Recent trials show the drug can reduce the incidence of breast cancer by almost 50% in post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of the disease. ...

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time for joy, celebration, and family gatherings. This vibrant festival, however, often revolves around sweets, rich feasts, and treats that can be challenging for individuals living with diabetes. The confluence of tradition and indulgence during Diwali can present a formidable hurdle for maintaining optimal blood sugar levels. Fortunately, with careful planning and mindfulness, ...

Most adults in the UK should be receiving treatment for high cholesterol but are not, while a quarter have untreated high blood pressure, the country’s biggest medical-research project suggests. Funded by government and industry, Our Future Health analyses people’s genes and lifestyle to prevent disease. The millionth volunteer of a hoped for five million adults has just enrolled. One of ...