Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
It’s The Water, Not Produce, Likely Driving Cyclospora Outbreaks
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Contaminated irrigation or processing water is more likely the source of the Cyclospora outbreak. There are many systemic failures, outlined here.
Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Millions of Americans with high cholesterol now have a new treatment option, as the FDA has approved the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor.Merck, the New
Wildfire Smoke Is Choking Parts Of North America. Here’s How To Stay Safe
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Fires in parts of Canada are blanketing several cities with smoke. Experts recommend limiting time outside, purifying indoor air and wearing a respirator if outside.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
Why listening to birdsong is good for you
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus.
County the place to spiritually develop, says monk
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
Reducing Medicaid Funding Is About To Increase Cancer Deaths
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Looming Medicaid cuts are going to reduce cancer screening and lead to preventable advanced cancers. Thousands of them.
