Health News
9/2/2026

The benefits of 'body doubling' when you have ADHD, according to experts


'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.

If you think you can't focus for long, you're right


Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.

What you should know if there's no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist


Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.

The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat


Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.

What a medication abortion is like, according to a doctor


An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the "abortion pill."

How to cool down without AC


No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.

Your guide to finding the right Theragun massage gun for you



8 activewear brands you should add to your workout wardrobe


The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that's not just for the gym. It's infiltrated all corners of culture, from high fashion runways to the offices of Silicon Valley executives — and really, it's appropriate for any occasion when you just want to be comfortable.

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This bat fossil could fill in a piece of the evolutionary puzzle


Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed in Wyoming are the oldest bat fossils ever found — and they reveal a new species.

How long you can use vintage Tupperware


Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that's been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be going out of business, you might be wondering how long your stash of its food storage containers is safe to use — especially if it's vintage.

Why we have nightmares and how to stop them


We leave behind our fears of monsters under the bed as we say goodbye to our childhoods, but one can follow us into adulthood and loom over our heads.

Desperate for heart surgery for their baby, a family feels the effects of pediatric hospital shortages


Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery. Doctors expected her to have an operation around 6 months of age.

Fuzzy first photo of a black hole gets a sharp makeover


The first photo ever taken of a black hole looks a little sharper now.

Paper airplane breaks a world distance record


It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a paper airplane!

Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low


Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health.

Experimental therapy gantenerumab fails to slow or improve Alzheimer's memory loss in clinical trials


An experimental treatment, gantenerumab, failed to help people at high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer's or those who were in the early phases of the disease, the manufacturer said Monday.

US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds


The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.

RSV hospitalization rate for seniors is 10 times higher than usual for this point in the season


The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children's hospitals in many parts of the country -- especially with respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.

Moral Maze


Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less'


Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.

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A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'


A consultant tells the Scotcast podcast that A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'.

Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages


Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication.

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Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

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Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

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How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay


Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off


Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government


The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins


The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay


The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".

Resident doctors take strike action over pay


The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds


Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks


The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence


Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost


Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

National Trust expands park by 32 hectares


Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings


What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less'


Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.

New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise


Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say.

The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal


Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.

Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth


Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done'


Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome.

HPV home-testing kits now available in England


Over the next year, nearly four million will receive invites on the NHS App or via text message, email or letter to order a free kit to use at home.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?


Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'


Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication.

Menopausal women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties


One menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?


Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave


When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

What does hot weather do to the body?


Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?


Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media


As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England


It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?


Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock


The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?

NHS failing child sexual abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists


There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.

Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds


They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening


Nearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.

Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)


Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue


Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.

Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds


The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed


Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue


The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far


Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'


This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.

Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis


Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.

Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers


The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.

NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care


Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis


NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

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