Today marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a significant date dedicated to raising awareness and offering support for individuals and families coping with the disease. Alzheimer’s is a prevalent type of dementia and the leading cause of death in the UK. The term ‘dementia’ encompasses various symptoms like memory deterioration, confusion, and problems with speech and understanding. … Read more
WASHINGTON — Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy’s highest-ranking military officer, was treated successfully for early-stage breast cancer this summer, the service announced Friday. Franchetti’s stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June, and she underwent outpatient surgery in July at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat it. She temporarily … Read more
Nutritional scientist Tim Spector has delivered a sweet revelation for chocolate enthusiasts: it’s beneficial for your health, but only if you opt for the right kind. The King’s College London professor and founder of the Zoe health app advises sticking to dark chocolate with over 70 per cent cacao for significant health benefits. The magic … Read more
The federal government is suing some big pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price of insulin soar for diabetic patients. Three companies that process about 80% of prescriptions in the United States — Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx — have engaged in anticompetitive practices that spur … Read more
A doctor has taken to TikTok to warn followers about the lifestyle habits that can be detrimental to your health – including drinking coffee in the afternoon. Dr Poonam Desai, who goes by @doctoranddancer online, shared the social media video to her 22.6K followers to highlight the hidden health risks that can be easily overlooked. … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for widely used prescription drugs was revived by a federal appeals court in New Orleans in a 2-1 decision Friday. Congress created the program as part of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022. The first 10 drugs … Read more
We talk about stress all the time: “It’s been a stressful day”, “My boss is stressing me out”, “Try not to stress about it”. An online search for the words “health and stress” will generate a tsunami of scary stories that will probably raise your blood pressure and add to your stress levels. But is … Read more
ATLANTA — Kamala Harris blasted Donald Trump as a threat to women’s freedoms and their very lives, warning in a speech in the battleground state of Georgia on Friday that Republicans would continue to choke off access to abortion if he returns to the White House. The Democratic vice president’s visit came days after ProPublica … Read more
(NewsNation) — Lactaid, a lactose-free dairy milk, has been recalled in 27 states after possible exposure to almonds, posing a risk to those with tree nut allergies. Massachusetts-based dairy company HP Hood voluntarily issued the recall Friday on 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk that were shipped to certain retailers and wholesalers from Sept. 5 through … Read more
Parents are grappling with the challenge of re-establishing bedtime routines for their children after the summer holidays. With longer evenings and changing schedules, a staggering 84% of British parents have reportedly complained of difficulties in getting their little ones to sleep, while 76% find the nightly struggle particularly stressful. Experts say that this lack of … Read more
