Frankie Davies 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More women on Monday joined a Tennessee lawsuit challenging the state’s broad abortion ban that went into effect shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The legal challenge is part of a handful of lawsuits filed across the U.S. in Republican-dominant states seeking clarity on the … Read more
Health Canada on Monday emphasized its commitment to taking swift action to “safeguard” the country’s prescription drug supply after a U.S. ruling that could see certain drugs imported south of the border from Canada. The warning comes days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to allow Florida to import bulk pharmaceuticals from … Read more
Engaging in about 20-25 minutes of daily exercise has been found to significantly lower the heightened risk of death linked to a sedentary lifestyle, according to a recent study. In developed nations, adults typically spend 9-10 hours daily sitting, primarily during work, which is correlated with an increased risk of mortality. Published in the British … Read more
If you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and you’ve reached end-stage renal disease (ESRD), you may need a kidney transplant. Here’s what you can expect and how to navigate the process. How do I get a new kidney? There are two ways to get a new kidney. You can get a donation from a deceased … Read more
For most people, showering is a part of the daily routine. It is vital when it comes to staying clean, removing dead skin from the body and preventing unwanted odours. But how thorough a job are we actually doing? One doctor has revealed a specific part of the body needs a little more attention than … Read more
An entry sign to the Johnson & Johnson campus shows their logo in Irvine, California on August 28, 2019. Mark Ralston | AFP | Getty Images Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it will pay $2 billion in cash to acquire Ambrx Biopharma, a drugmaker specializing in one of the hottest areas of cancer treatment. … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. It’s progressive condition, meaning symptoms develop gradually over many years, eventually becoming more severe. It affects multiple brain functions, but one of the first symptoms, according to NHS doctor, Dr James O’Donovan, is memory lapses. Having amassed more than 25,000 followers on TikTok, … Read more
Nikos Pekiaridis | Lightrocket | Getty Images Moderna on Monday said its Covid vaccine sales plunged by about two-thirds in 2023 to $6.7 billion, as fewer people rolled up their sleeves for an updated version of the jab. The revenue from the shots met Moderna’s forecast for the year, even as sales plummeted from the … Read more
In recent years the NHS has been under extreme pressure. Staffing levels, funding and high demand have all been cited as issues affecting the health service since even before the Covid pandemic. But with the additional strain of coronavirus, as well as strikes, hospitals across the UK have reached breaking point. Already in 2024, three … Read more
Many of us use our washing machine a couple of times a week – it’s quick and efficient, extends the life of your clothes, and gives a more thorough clean than hand washing. But according to Eleanor Potter, from home improvement retailer Plumbworld, few of us actually bother to read the instruction manual upon purchase, … Read more
