A dentist has warned against the regular use of mouthwash. While the dental hygiene product might seem like a “superhero swooping in to save the day”, mouthwash could actually have some potential negative effects. Dr Slaine Ker, Cosmetic Dentist and Founder of The Row Dental, explained that mouthwash is often packed with alcohol and acids … Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A lawyer for families that sued Harvard Medical School for negligence over the theft of body parts of their loved ones from its morgue pledged to appeal Tuesday after a judge in Boston dismissed the lawsuits. Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Salinger said the lawsuits from donors’ families failed to show … Read more
Some doctors are concerned the drugs’ benefits don’t outweigh the risks (Image: Getty) Dementia experts have raised the alarm over “significant gaps in the data” around Alzheimer’s wonder drugs, amid concerns that they cause some patients’ brains to shrink. The first medication proven to slow the disease’s progression could be approved by UK regulators as … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. — Inmates at a Mississippi prison were forced to mix raw cleaning chemicals without protective equipment, with one alleging she later contracted terminal cancer and was denied timely medical care, a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges. Susan Balfour, 62, was incarcerated for 33 years at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility until her release in … Read more
Weight loss jabs could be a new weapon in the battle against drug addiction, quelling cravings for powerful narcotics as well as calories. The injections, including Wegovy, are being offered on the NHS to people who are obese via specialist weight management services. Now, a US study suggests the relatively cheap treatment could be as … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Republican-supermajority House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday to narrow the definitions of gender that Democrats label as a dystopian bill that would give women no additional rights and is a way for the GOP to suppress transgender people. The bill passed on an 87-12 vote and now goes to … Read more
Shockingly low numbers of Britons with cancer are being treated within the standard target, which is set at 62 days, new data has revealed. The two-month target has been a government pledge since 2000, but hasn’t been met since 2015 and has never been written into law. Now, House of Commons Library research commissioned by … Read more
Feb. 13, 2024 –When it comes to the germiest objects around, here’s a gross one: Your keyboard may contain more bacteria than a toilet seat. The concentrations and variety of bacteria on a keyboard surface are “disturbing,” said Josh Gordon, who specializes in the intersection of health and the digital world at Geonode, an online … Read more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the latest attempt by Republican state officials to block taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood, citing a failure in the state’s legal appeal. The high court’s decision upholds a ruling by a trial judge, who found that a 2022 funding bill violated the … Read more
The UK has plenty of variety when it comes to its towns and cities. Some are more modern and distinguishable by their high rise buildings, while others are famous for their historic architecture and ancient traditions. Seaside towns are another specific type of residential location in the UK. While they may have been settlements for … Read more
