Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests
A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels by 100-fold, a new UC Riverside study finds.
Published: April 8, 2026, 8:48 pm
Simple dinner table habit linked to poor diet and higher health risks in adults over 60
New research links the common habit of reaching for the saltshaker at dinner to troubling health patterns in older adults, including blood pressure and poor diet.
Published: April 8, 2026, 6:18 pm
Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests
Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts recommending plain soap and water instead.
Published: April 8, 2026, 12:00 pm
Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:31 pm
Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.
Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.
Published: April 8, 2026, 12:20 am
Vegetative Patients May Be More Aware Than We Knew
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.
Published: April 9, 2026, 9:01 am
Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty
A pill to cure baldness is changing the way men age — and how they see themselves.
Published: April 8, 2026, 2:47 pm
Never married? Your cancer risk could be up to 85 per cent higher, study finds
The increased risk spans a wide range of cancers - including lung, bowel and oesophageal cancers - particularly those driven by preventable factors such as smoking.
Published: April 8, 2026, 9:21 pm
Why you should never ignore bad breath - and how to cure it: The embarrassing condition can be a telltale sign of more sinister problems, and the hidden 'rotting pebbles' in your throat that could be causing it, says DR RAJ ARORA
It's one of the most awkward problems patients bring into my clinic - and one they've often avoided for months, sometimes years.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:39 pm
A cure for diabetes? Breakthrough jab could permanently beat deadly blood sugar condition, experts claim
In a first-of-its-kind trial, patients will receive a one-off gene therapy jab designed to help the body control blood sugar levels on its own.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:10 pm
Mental health experts defend Kanye West and claim his antisemitic outburst during bipolar mania was 'not an expression of belief - it is illness'
Several leading mental health experts have denied that Kanye West is an anti-semitic extremist - and instead claimed that the behaviour is typical of his bipolar diagnosis.
Published: April 8, 2026, 2:05 pm
John struggled for seven years with embarrassing accidents and pain when peeing. All the tests came back clear... before doctors discovered he had this very common problem that's so often ignored in men
When John Isaacs catches a train these days, he settles comfortably back into his seat to enjoy the journey - something he was completely unable to do until just over a month ago.
Published: April 8, 2026, 11:24 am
The supermarket deodorants that actually work, according to leading independent dermatologists
Do you need one with antiperspirant? Should you choose a stick, rollold, gel, cream or spray? And what about those that claim, specially, to be 'for the whole body'?
Published: April 8, 2026, 10:53 am
Doctors' strikes have been 'deliberately timed to cause havoc', says NHS chief
Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, warned many hospitals have found it 'challenging' to fill rotas following the Easter weekend.
Published: April 8, 2026, 10:51 am
Common, cheap diabetes drug taken by millions 'mimics intense exercise' - even in people who do nothing, study finds
The drug is taken by nearly three million people to help control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, costs as little as 2p per tablet and has previously been linked with reducing the risk of cancer.
Published: April 8, 2026, 9:53 am
A reason to be cheerful: Being more optimistic could put you at a lower risk of developing dementia, study finds
Having a positive outlook on life could help protect against dementia, with the most optimistic of us enjoying a 15 per cent decreased risk, a new study has found.
Published: April 8, 2026, 8:21 am
The seven everyday household items that are silently damaging your health - and why alarm bells should ring when your new furnishing or appliance emits that 'new' smell
Concerns are mounting that we may have sleepwalked into a household chemical exposure crisis - and now, the Government has finally moved to act.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:33 am
Kemi says Tories would ban doctors' strikes after Streeting accuses medics of trying to 'fleece' the public with £30bn pay demand
Writing for the Daily Mail, the Conservative leader says the medics' jobs are so critical she would subject them to the same restrictions as police and the military.
Published: April 8, 2026, 2:26 am
Mother-of-two, 36, opens up about secret 20 year addiction to codeine - and how 'national shortage' forced her to go through agonising withdrawals
For two decades, Chloe Montgomery's daily life was propped up by super-strong painkillers - and she went to great lengths to make sure her loved ones never suspected a thing.
Published: April 9, 2026, 10:26 am
'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is the only person who can help us save our boy from an agonising death.' Parents of teen with severe scoliosis as well as rare neuro condition reveal the brutal truth of his situation in heartbreaking plea to Health Minister
'If Mikey doesn't get surgery, there wouldn't be many more years. His lungs will be crushed. What do we do? Do we just sit here and let it happen, or do we try and fix it? It's a nightmare.'
Published: April 8, 2026, 9:37 pm
A little-known virus that causes life-threatening stomach bug is spreading in every region across the US
Latest CDC figures show that, as the winter months ease, a virus is surging in the US.
Published: April 8, 2026, 9:20 pm
New birth control for men prevents pregnancy, is safe and can be REVERSED
A safe, reversible male birth control is moving closer to reality. New research points to a temporary-acting drug's potential that scientists had previously struggled to find.
Published: April 8, 2026, 7:57 pm
Common treatments for irritable bowel syndrome linked to higher risk of death, study warns
Several of the most common treatments for irritable bowel syndrome could raise the risk of death, a study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University suggests.
Published: April 8, 2026, 7:41 pm
Sitting down for 'more than eight hours a day' increases dementia risk by almost a THIRD, claim researchers
Regular exercise, seven to eight hours of sleep, and limiting long periods of sitting could cut your risk of dementia by up to a quarter, new research finds.
Published: April 8, 2026, 6:12 pm
Chocolate herbal sex supplement urgently recalled because it contains unauthorized erectile dysfunction drugs
Content warning: Contains graphic content. Investigators detected the presence of the drugs during tests, which have prompted a nationwide recall of the chocolate supplement.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:03 pm
Groundbreaking new knee pain treatment for debilitating joint disease offers hope to 32 million Americans
Researchers at Columbia University say they have found a way to regrow a healthy human knee.
Published: April 8, 2026, 1:02 pm
I ignored a nagging pain in my stomach for months. Then doctors found something terrifying on a scan... I faced a devastating decision
Katie Rich couldn't shake the peculiar soreness in her abdomen. At 33, she had given birth to her third child via cesarean section just months earlier, but the nagging pain in her ribs was new.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:27 am
Experts raise alarm over dangerous parasite that poses threat to humans as it is discovered in new Northwestern state
Experts from the University of Washington are sounding the alarm about a disease-causing tapeworm spreading across the US. It has been linked to liver failure and brain damage in humans.
Published: April 8, 2026, 2:51 am
The man in the moon! NASA's Artemis II crew photograph a smiley face in the Orientale basin - so, can you see it?
NASA's Artemis II astronauts have snapped a photo of a huge crater on the dark side of the moon - but viewers can only see one thing.
Published: April 9, 2026, 8:53 am
Kurt Cobain death mystery reignites as ex-detective points to three clues challenging suicide ruling
A former Seattle detective has come forward alleging the investigation into Kurt Cobain's 1994 death was mishandled, citing three clues that challenge the official suicide ruling.
Published: April 9, 2026, 3:13 am
NASA warns there is 'no plan B' as Artemis II crew faces most dangerous phase of the Moon mission
NASA officials have warned there is effectively 'no plan B' if something goes wrong during the most dangerous phase of the Artemis II mission.
Published: April 9, 2026, 2:57 am
Dyson launches its first PORTABLE fan: £100 HushJet Mini can blast air out at 56mph for six hours on a single charge - and could be a game-changer for commuters this summer
Weighing just 212g, the HushJet Mini Cool Fan is designed to be used on the go, and can be held in your hand, hung around your neck, or propped up on your desk.
Published: April 8, 2026, 11:01 pm
Cod and chips are off the menu! Scientists call for Brits to ditch the seaside staple as stocks plummet due to overfishing and climate change
It's been a seaside staple for decades - but cod and chips could soon be off the menu thanks to overfishing and climate change, scientists have warned.
Published: April 8, 2026, 11:01 pm
The most dangerous part of NASA's Artemis II mission is yet to come: Orion capsule's heat shield could be blown apart on splashdown - as concerned experts compare it to the fatal Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
NASA's Artemis II crew has already travelled further from Earth than any humans before them, but experts warn that the most dangerous part is yet to come.
Published: April 8, 2026, 4:05 pm
Artemis II reemerges from behind the Moon and begins four-day return to Earth after crew set record for travelling deeper into space than any other humans
The Artemis II crew reemerged from behind the Moon, concluding the historic six-hour flyby. They are now headline back to Earth, with splashdown expected on Friday.
Published: April 8, 2026, 2:16 pm
The secret CIA tool that helped find the airman downed in Iran: How 'Ghost Murmur' uses long-range quantum magnetometry to find even the faintest human heartbeat
The CIA used a secret tool dubbed 'Ghost Murmur' to find the American airman shot down over Southern Iran.
Published: April 8, 2026, 12:58 pm
Revealed: The 10 things you DIDN'T see in NASA's new 'Earthset' photo - including Australia, a hidden reference to the Apollo missions, and a decade-old camera
Among the stunning photos from NASA's Artemis II crew, the spectacular 'Earthset' image stands out as the most jaw-dropping.
Published: April 8, 2026, 12:34 pm
Mystery surrounds death of NINTH scientist tied to US secrets as disturbing pattern grows
Another NASA scientist's death is raising questions as a disturbing trend at the agency's Jet Propulsion Lab appears to be unfolding.
Published: April 8, 2026, 12:16 pm
Why you see Jesus in your toast: Faces in inanimate objects are more likely to be perceived as MEN - so, can you spot the blokes in these items?
Whether it's Jesus in toast or a man on Mars, many of us often spot faces in inanimate objects. Now, a study has revealed how this phenomenon causes people to see male faces more often than females.
Published: April 8, 2026, 10:36 am
Dream big! Unearthed tweet shows NASA's Reid Wiseman predicted he'd go to the moon 9 YEARS ago after opening a fortune cookie describing a 'visit to a strange place'
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman predicted he would go to the moon nearly a decade ago after a fortune cookie foretold a 'visit to a strange place'.
Published: April 8, 2026, 9:35 am
NASA releases the first photos from the Artemis II mission: Stunning shot shows the moon eclipsing the SUN - while 'Earthset' is a nod to Apollo's famous 'Earthrise' image
NASA has released the first set of photos taken by the Artemis II moon mission. The first image was taken from the far side of the moon, and shows Earth dipping beyond the lunar horizon.
Published: April 8, 2026, 6:58 am
'Pollen bomb' warning as levels soar across the UK: Week-long red alert issued by the Met Office - as hay fever sufferers flock to social media with their symptoms
Forecasters have issued a 'pollen bomb' warning across the UK with 'very high' levels recorded in most regions.
Published: April 8, 2026, 6:24 am
One of Earth's most EXPLOSIVE volcanoes is quietly refilling with magma - sparking fears an eruption could be imminent
The reservoir of one of Earth's most explosive volcanoes is quietly refilling with magma, scientists have revealed.
Published: April 9, 2026, 10:09 am
What will happen if the Gulf Stream collapses: Ominous study reveals how its destruction could trigger a 'substantial' release of carbon - raising global temperatures by 0.2°C
The collapse of a critical ocean current could trigger a 'substantial' release of carbon dioxide, an ominous study has warned.
Published: April 9, 2026, 9:50 am
Space travel tickets are back, but prices keep rising
Virgin Galactic is selling space tickets again at $750,000 a seat, up from $600,000, with over 675 customers already waiting for suborbital flights.
Published: April 8, 2026, 5:00 pm
Apple Pay text scam almost cost her $15,000
A woman almost lost $15,000 after a fake Apple Pay text led her to call a scammer posing as law enforcement. Learn the warning signs of this growing scam.
Published: April 8, 2026, 12:00 pm
Artemis II Astronauts Get a Break After Journey Around the Moon
The crew of the NASA mission had a quiet day as they flew home toward Earth.
Published: April 8, 2026, 1:39 am
Climate Change Denial Sees a Resurgence in Trump’s Washington
A conference near the White House drew dozens of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant.
Published: April 9, 2026, 9:04 am
I.U.C.N. Red List Moves Emperor Penguins to “Endangered”
Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers.
Published: April 9, 2026, 10:20 am
Vegetative Patients May Be More Aware Than We Knew
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.
Published: April 9, 2026, 9:01 am
Why Manatees Need Humans to Slow Down and Pay Attention
These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with boats. What can be done to help them?
Published: April 9, 2026, 9:00 am
NASA Prepares for Artemis II Splashdown After Historic Moon Flyby
The mission is seen as a key step toward resuming crewed lunar landings. Artemis II’s four astronauts are scheduled to land in the waters off Southern California on Friday.
Published: April 9, 2026, 9:15 am
Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:31 pm
Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.
Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.
Published: April 8, 2026, 12:20 am
Artemis II Astronauts Set New Distance Record in Moon Flyby: What to Know
The journey around the moon of three Americans and one Canadian is going into its sixth day, but it’s not too late to get caught up on it.
Published: April 8, 2026, 4:55 pm
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