COVID cases are no longer dominating headlines in the same way they once did. But new variants are still emerging, and some are drawing attention for the way symptoms are showing up. Two variants, nicknamed Stratus and Nimbus, have been linked to a recent rise in infections across parts of the United States. While most … Read more
COVID is no longer disrupting daily life the way it did in 2020, but it has not disappeared. New offshoots are still emerging, and two names that caught attention in 2025 were the unofficially nicknamed Nimbus and Stratus variants. Health agencies have not issued special rules just for those variants. But experts say the advice … Read more
A man praised across Australia for confronting a gunman during the Bondi Beach attack has spoken publicly for the first time since the incident. Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old Syrian-born resident of Sydney, is recovering in hospital after being shot while trying to stop one of the attackers. From his hospital bed, he has now shared … Read more
Changing what you eat often gets most of the attention in health conversations. But when you eat may also play a role in how your body processes food. A simulation exploring the effects of stopping food intake after 7pm has sparked interest online. It suggests that avoiding late-night meals for 30 days could influence metabolism, … Read more
A major change to end-of-life legislation is coming to Illinois. The state has approved a law that will allow certain terminally ill adults to request medication to end their lives under strict medical supervision. Governor JB Pritzker signed the measure into law on December 12, placing Illinois among a growing number of US states that … Read more
Christmas food usually comes wrapped in comfort. Warm spices, rich fruit, chocolate, cream, and a splash of something stronger are all part of the appeal. That is exactly why one festive warning is catching attention. Some experts say a handful of popular Christmas desserts may retain more alcohol than many people expect, even after cooking. … Read more
For years, My 600-lb Life has drawn viewers in with stories of struggle, resilience, and hard-won progress. But alongside its most memorable transformations, the TLC series has also left behind a number of heartbreaking losses. The latest reported death is Pauline Potter, a former participant whose journey became one of the show’s most widely discussed. … Read more
An elderly woman’s attempt to relieve chronic back pain has sparked alarm after doctors discovered what she had swallowed. The 82-year-old, from Hangzhou in eastern China, reportedly ingested eight live frogs over two days after hearing they could help soothe her spine. Instead of relief, she ended up in hospital with severe abdominal pain and … Read more
Most people know the classic heart attack warning signs. Crushing chest pain. Shortness of breath. A wave of nausea or anxiety that feels impossible to ignore. But doctors say some symptoms can surface days before a heart attack — and they’re far easier to miss. The breathing change many people dismiss According to Dr Obaidur … Read more
When a migraine hits, people will try almost anything to make the pain stop. That’s part of why a TikTok trend has taken off around an oddly specific “remedy”: a large Coca-Cola and fries from McDonald’s. Fans call it the “McMigraine meal,” and many swear it works when over-the-counter medication doesn’t. Where the ‘McMigraine meal’ … Read more