On a beautiful sunny morning in February 2021, I left my house with the intention of hiking to my favorite spot along an oceanfront trail — and jumping to my death. I remember wondering, how long will it take to hit the ground? Three seconds? Four? Beyond that, I hadn’t given a great deal of … Read more
Obesity is widely recognised as a global crisis, but one health expert has warned of a more insidious trend that’s wreaking havoc on our health and shortening lifespans. Speaking to Steven Bartlett, host of the Diary of CEO podcast, Dr Gabrielle Lyon emphasised the importance of exercise and strength training alongside diet. During their discussion, … Read more
Rachael Lillis, who endeared herself to anime fans as the original English-language voice of characters Misty and Jessie on the “Pokémon” TV series and elsewhere, died Saturday at age 55. Lillis, who was based in Los Angeles, was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. Her death was confirmed Monday on social media by fellow … Read more
Dr Amir talks about blood types that attract mosquitoes Health bodies are urging caution as a little-known disease has been linked to the first ever confirmed deaths from its infection in the world. Two young women have died after contracting Oropouche virus, a disease spread by midges and mosquitoes. A number of miscarriages and birth … Read more
A woman has issued a stark warning to the public about the importance of a free heart tests after her best friend tragically died from an undiagnosed condition. Katie Mary, known as @itskatiemary on TikTok, shared the heartbreaking news of her friend’s sudden death and emphasised the need for regular health checks. In a serious … Read more
(NewsNation) — A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study across two decades found there is no association between regular intake of multivitamins and a lower risk of death. Daily multivitamin usage is common in the United States, but according to the NIH, there is a lack of clarity as to whether there are benefits or … Read more
This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, resources or someone to talk to, you can find it at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website or by calling 800-273-8255. People are available to talk 24/7. (NewsNation) — Former South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts in … Read more
“Is there a doctor on board?” Those who fly frequently may have heard this question asked at some point on a plane. In-flight medical incidents can range from minor to serious, and sometimes the outcome is fatal. In February, a 41-year-old passenger died after falling ill on an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic … Read more
Panamanian lawyer Ramon Fonseca, co-founder of the now-defunct law firm at the center of the “Panama Papers” scandal, died while awaiting sentencing in his money-laundering trial, his lawyer said Thursday. Fonseca died during the night while hospitalized in Panama City, a member of his legal team said, adding that health issues were “why he did … Read more
More than 30,000 medication errors were reported last year leading to 21 patient deaths and serious harm of 27 others, new research reveals. In total 5,500 patients were in some way damaged by mistakes in the prescription process, such as being given the wrong drug, the wrong dosage, or not being supplied with medicine when … Read more
