Frankie Davies 
When was the last time you listened to your gut? Having a “gut instinct” – or tapping into our own intuition – is one of the first ways we understand how we feel about a situation, and it even helps us make decisions. Historically, it’s been a practice used by everyone from Albert Einstein (“I … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared the way for Florida’s first-in-the-nation plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, a long-sought approach to accessing cheaper medications that follows decades of frustration with U.S. drug prices. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the plan into law in 2019, but it required federal review … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is pulling some Life Brand nasal sprays off the shelves due to a labelling error. The agency issued multiple recalls Thursday for all lots of Life Brand long-lasting decongestant nasal spray (15 millilitres) and the 20-millilitre decongestant nasal spray. “Affected lots may be labelled with the … Read more
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. Typical symptoms affect bowel movements, for example, having softer poo, needing to poo more or less often, having blood in your poo, feeling you need to poo more often. There are some other symptoms unrelated to poo, such as a tummy … Read more
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you may look completely fine to your loved ones and colleagues. Meanwhile, your vision may be so blurry you can’t see your computer screen clearly. Or you have trouble socializing because the entire right side of your body is numb or tingling. “Just imagine how distracting something like that … Read more
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Access to medical marijuana in Kentucky should expand to include a longer list of severe health conditions, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in advocating a change that would make hundreds of thousands more people eligible for treatment when the program begins next year. The measure passed by the GOP-led legislature in 2023 … Read more
After I almost bled out during the delivery of my first child due to postpartum hemorrhage, or PPH, I had nightmares about it happening again. One week after giving birth to my second, my fears came true. I developed a pulling pain in my abdomen and called my doctor. Instinctively, I knew it was another … Read more
ATLANTA (AP) — Medicaid expansion was long politically impossible in Georgia. Now it’s just unlikely. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns says he wants lawmakers to consider more health coverage in the state as their session begins Monday. But he’s careful not to label it Medicaid expansion, and certainly not “Obamacare.” “The speaker is committed to … Read more
TV Doctor Michael Mosley has revealed the top exercise to build muscle and burn calories. If you’re feeling a bit slow after enjoying too many festive treats, starting small with your health kick is the way to go. Dr Mosley suggests prioritising squats for weight loss and overall health. On his podcast Just One Thing, … Read more
SOURCES: EPA: “Indoor Air Quality,” “What are the main ways to control moisture in your home?” “Improving Indoor Air Quality,” “The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,” “Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM).” Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; Health and Medicine Division; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. … Read more
