Juan López García, an 82-year-old from Toledo, Spain, has astonished scientists with his extraordinary aerobic capacity. Having only started running at 66, he now competes in ultramarathons and possesses a VO2 max comparable to healthy men in their 20s an
Archaeologists have revived 3,500-year-old fragrances used in Egyptian mummification, creating scented cards and stations for multisensory museum displays in Germany and Denmark.
A Guardian article explores the profound impact of writing a letter from the perspective of being dead, offering insights on how this exercise can inspire a more meaningful and intentional life.
A neurologist highlights overlooked connection between gum disease, tooth loss and increased risk of strokes and dementia, urging better dental care for brain health.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserted the keto diet could cure schizophrenia during a Tennessee visit, drawing sharp criticism from health experts who label the claim misleading and unsupported by credible evidence.
Scientists explore why humans uniquely have chins and why primate testicle sizes vary, using convergent evolution to test theories but leaving some questions unanswered.
Actress Melissa Joan Hart shares how cutting sugar and alcohol from her diet helped her lose nearly 20 pounds as part of her health journey during perimenopause.
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Human Behaviour identifies 16 peripheral diseases that could account for approximately one-third of all dementia cases worldwide, offering new prevention strategies.
Sipho William Mdletshe was declared dead after a car crash in 1993, only to wake up screaming in a morgue freezer 48 hours later, in a chilling case of mistaken death.
A new study shows that nearly one in four ready-to-eat soups in the UK surpass voluntary government salt targets, with branded products significantly worse than supermarket own-label alternatives.
The NHS has shared two straightforward guidelines for portion control that could help individuals achieve healthy weight loss by focusing on vegetable intake and plate size.
A former hospice nurse turned doctor shares a viral story of a terminally ill patient who suddenly walked and spoke lucidly just hours before passing away, describing the phenomenon known as a 'second wind'.
A National Audit Office report reveals disabled Britons endure average waits exceeding 100 days for Access to Work grants, causing job insecurity and financial strain for employers.
Bereaved families claim a rapid NHS maternity review forces them to compress grief into eight-minute slots, renewing calls for a statutory inquiry into failings.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson announces a new TV documentary while campaigning for spinal muscular atrophy tests at birth after her nine-month-old twins received a devastating prognosis.
A landmark review in The Lancet finds no significant increased risk of memory loss, depression, or fatigue from statins, urging updated patient information to boost uptake.
The White House has unveiled TrumpRx, a new government-run online portal for purchasing discounted prescription drugs, including popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, with prices set to drop significantly.
President Trump announces TrumpRx government-run pharmaceutical portal offering discounted prescription drugs including GLP-1 weight loss medications at significantly reduced prices.
A new analysis by Action on Salt & Sugar reveals nearly a quarter of UK supermarket soups exceed recommended salt limits, with some containing over half an adult's daily maximum.
A new study by Action on Salt and Sugar finds almost one in four ready-to-eat soups sold in UK shops exceed voluntary salt limits, with some containing most of an adult's daily maximum intake.
Campaigners have initiated formal legal proceedings against the government to halt a puberty blocker trial for children, with high-profile opposition including JK Rowling and concerns raised about ethical boundaries.
Grieving families who lost babies due to NHS failings accuse the government's rapid maternity review of sidelining victims, with some given just eight minutes to share traumatic experiences.
A National Audit Office report reveals disabled people endure average waits exceeding 100 days for Access to Work grants, with delays threatening job security and employer cashflow.
A new study reveals alarming levels of hidden salt in popular ready-to-eat soups, with nearly one in four exceeding voluntary government targets and some containing most of an adult's daily limit.
A Houston doctor faces federal charges for allegedly falsifying medical records, making five patients ineligible for liver transplants. Three patients died, while two received transplants elsewhere.
A powerful BBC2 documentary filmed in Northern Ireland reveals the desperate reality for families caring for non-verbal autistic teenagers, highlighting systemic failures in health and social services support.
A comprehensive Lancet review reveals only four of 66 listed statin side-effects are evidence-based, with minimal risks compared to proven cardiovascular benefits.
A landmark Oxford University review of 123,940 patients finds statins do not cause most feared side-effects like memory loss or depression, urging immediate updates to drug information leaflets to prevent unnecessary treatment avoidance.
A major Oxford University review finds most reported statin side effects are not directly caused by the drugs, urging updated patient information to address widespread confusion.
Oxford University research reveals most reported statin side effects are not caused by the drug, potentially benefiting millions more patients. Study calls for updated packet labelling.