Health

UVA and UVB are types of ultraviolet radiation that can damage skin and eyes, and health bodies say adults typically need about six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen to cover the whole body and should reapply every two hours.

Allergy season often peaks in May in many U.S. regions, and allergists say indoor steps can reduce exposure to pollen that causes sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes. The article highlights HEPA filtration, humidity control, limiting indoor pollen entry and checking pollen forecasts as measures discussed by specialists.

Use of finasteride has risen sharply in recent years as many younger men seek to slow or reverse hair loss, while debates continue about known side effects and longer-term risks.

Montana has postponed adding Medicaid reimbursement for doulas because of a projected federal Medicaid funding shortfall, and state officials say they will seek supplemental funding and must prepare spending-reduction plans. Officials and analysts say optional Medicaid services nationwide are at risk as states prepare for reduced federal Medicaid funding tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Mohamed Janabi marked World Health Day 2026 by urging renewed investment in science and African-led innovation, citing progress such as Ebola vaccine deployment and genomic sequencing in South Africa. He reported that gaps remain in research funding, surveillance and equitable access to technologies.

TikTok videos show parents saying the name "Jessica" to interrupt toddler tantrums, and a family physician says the unexpected call can briefly redirect a toddler's attention.

Molly Lambert experienced persistent, distressing sexual intrusive thoughts from her mid-teens and was formally diagnosed in August 2025 with pedophilia‑themed obsessive‑compulsive disorder (P‑OCD); she has since sought treatment and spoken publicly to reduce stigma.

A reanalysis of twin records using a model that removes deaths unrelated to aging suggests genetics may explain about half of the variation in human lifespan; earlier, lower estimates came from 19th-century cohorts where extrinsic deaths were common.

Rebecca King-Crews said she has Parkinson's disease and that an MR-guided focused ultrasound procedure in March reduced tremor on her right side.

Mikey Moore missed several weeks last season after being diagnosed with myocarditis and has since recovered and returned to play on loan at Rangers.

FCancer's new campaign points to research that men reporting 21 or more ejaculations per month had about a 19–22% lower prostate cancer risk in a long-term study, and it uses videos, a song and apps to raise awareness.

About one in three adults do not get enough sleep, and experts say seven to nine hours nightly supports physical health and cognitive function; the article lists common behaviors and simple daily habits experts suggest to improve sleep consistency.

Centred has opened a massage therapy and bodywork clinic in Hessle, near Hull, offering evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments; sessions are reported as 60 to 90 minutes and the practice notes professional registrations and insurance.

Rebecca King-Crews said she was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015 and described symptom improvement after an MR-guided focused ultrasound procedure reported on the Today show.

The American Heart Association recommends home monitoring for people with high blood pressure, and Dr. Heather Viola says that validated, FDA-cleared monitors used correctly can give accurate readings.

A new study reviews polygoni multiflori radix (PMT), a traditional Chinese 'hair-blackening' root used for hair loss and early graying, and reports that historical records and modern studies describe effects consistent with hair biology.

About 80% of breast biopsies in the U.S. are benign; a study of 226 patients found that adding diffuse optical tomography (DOT) to ultrasound reduced biopsies of benign lumps by about 25% and had a 1.8% false-negative rate.

A bipartisan bill would prevent certain residential treatment programs for foster children from being classified as Institutions for Mental Disease, preserving Medicaid coverage for more than 300,000 children; it now awaits a vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

An early-stage 2024 trial used a one-time CRISPR-based treatment targeting the ANGPTL3 gene in 15 people and reported LDL reductions of about 49% and triglyceride drops of about 55% in the highest-dose group; short-term side effects were minor and the FDA recommends 15 years of follow-up.

Researchers at the University of Guelph are studying honey bee gut microbiomes to learn how they affect digestion, immunity and overwintering success, and that work is expanding to focus on domestic queen bees as Canada faces high colony losses and depends on imported queens.

New surveys report adults average roughly 6.5 hours of sleep per night, below professional guidelines that generally recommend seven or more hours; experts describe four practical areas — sleep environment, schedule, bedtime routine and food/drink choices — that can affect duration and quality.

More women are discussing menopause and encountering a surge of products marketed for symptoms, while doctors say many claims are unproven and report patients returning after ineffective or harmful experiences.

An exhibit at the University of Colorado Anschutz displays photographs by the late Ryyan Chakra and his parents say it preserves how he saw the world; Ryyan died by suicide after a 2024 diagnosis of depression and obsessive‑compulsive disorder.

The article lists 17 recipes from the Great Depression era — soups, stews, sides and simple desserts — that were designed to stretch ingredients. Many of the recipes were shared by home cooks on Reddit and the piece originally appeared on Upworthy.

A veterinarian shared a video of her cat making a hacking sound and said the noise together with an outstretched neck and hunched posture can indicate feline asthma; she urged owners to contact their veterinarian and bring a recording. Other pet owners reported similar sounds linked to lung fungal infection or food allergy.

Olivia Munn said Amanda Peet's 2025 breast cancer was found at an early stage, and Munn noted that early detection saves lives.

Police reported two adults were found dead in Pueblo on April 4 and a 19-year-old later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, and authorities say the deaths are under investigation.

Research and expert comments report that dogs can detect human stress and read expressions, and the article outlines five daily habits—tone, movement, silence, sensory activities, and self-checks—that are linked to stronger human–dog bonds.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Colorado law banning conversion therapy in an 8–1 decision, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting. Major medical organizations have long said conversion therapy is harmful and linked to increased suicide risk.

Veterinarians report that most adult dogs need about 12–14 hours of sleep and that signs such as yawning, irritability, twitching during REM, or waking groggy can indicate poor sleep.