The UK Just Passed A Generational Smoking Ban. Could America Be Next?
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
The UK just banned cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008. A doctor explains what the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill does — and whether the US could ever follow
Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
Is the calisthenics trend inclusive enough for women?
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Sport England have recorded a 12% increase in women taking part in gym-based fitness
Fall prevention services in your area
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Fall prevention services in your area
Common eating habit may trigger premature immune system aging, study finds
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Eating too much salt has long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research suggests that it could trick the immune system into prematurely aging the blood
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Do Older Adults Need Routine Colonoscopies Or Low Thyroid Drugs?
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
New research questions the benefits for some older adults of screening colonoscopies and the drug levothyroxine (Synthroid) that increases low thyroid hormones,
There's No Such Thing As Brain Honey
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
False reports, including a fake CNN screenshot, are circulating on social media, claiming that a product based on honey can cure Alzheimer's disease.
More naps, higher risk? Research links daytime sleep to health warnings in aging adults
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Excessive daytime napping is associated with higher mortality risk in older adults, according to new research from Mass General Brigham.Between 20% and 60% of older
UnitedHealth boosts 2026 earnings guidance after increasing prices
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Shares in US healthcare group jump as it steadies itself after turbulent period that led to departure of previous CEO
