Health

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Post-Roe, Illinois becomes haven for abortion access

Jennifer Pepper, the CEO and president of CHOICES, leads a morning staff meeting shortly after the announcement of the 2...

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How a 500-year-old boyfriend became the norm in fantasy romance novels

New York Times: Why some readers pine for the much (much) older “shadow daddies”....

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China has 'no chance' of meeting its 5% GDP target on current trends: MacroLens

Brian McCarthy, managing principal at MacroLens, says the Chinese economy is weakening "somewhat precipitously."...

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Best pre-workout supplements: 10 picks to support your fitness goals and enhance your performance

Looking for ways to boost your energy and workout performance? Check out this list of the best pre-workout supplements t...

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De-alcoholized options surge as new data shows any amount of alcohol can harm health

As the number of alcohol drinkers has dropped, the number of businesses catering to the sober crowd has grown....

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Turkish central bank rate cuts unlikely at this point: Research Istanbul

Can Selcuki of Research Istanbul discusses the central bank's decision to hold interest rates at 50% for a fifth straigh...

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S&P Global Ratings discusses Saudi-China ties and renminbi-based oil trade

Charles Chang of S&P Global Ratings outlines the factors to keep in mind....

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Domino's Pizza CEO: Japan and Asia business segments brought down our numbers 'the most'

Don Meij, Group CEO of Domino's Pizza Enterprises, says the company "did not handle inflation very well in Japan" but ex...

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I cried when I got the dreaded accident call from my son’s creche... but our trip to A&E made me incredibly grateful

I was sitting at my desk typing away when my phone started to ring. The name of my son’s creche popped up on the scree...

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My children are fussy eaters — but it’s time to stop beating myself up over it

I’m en route to a tiny cottage in Wales when my phone pings....

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There’s nothing like a trip to A&E to make you grateful for your local hospital

I was sitting at my desk typing away when my phone started to ring. The name of my son’s creche popped up on the scree...

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‘Mum, how are babies made and where do we go when we die?’

Kids trying to figure out their world will seek information from any source they can. Parents are on the front line when...

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New compound shows promise in Alzheimer’s preclinical models

A multidisciplinary team of scientists led by Kurt Brunden, Ph.D., at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of ...

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How Sega Sammy Group's bet on mobile gaming paid off

Sega Sammy Group’s president and group CEO, Haruki Satomi, explains his vision for mobile gaming and why the group acq...

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Sega Sammy's president and group CEO on the company's 'Super Game' plans

CNBC's Christine Tan talks to Sega Sammy Group’s president and group CEO, Haruki Satomi, about the company’s top sec...

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Study reveals potential benefits of naloxone in opioid-associated cardiac arrest

Patients who overdose on opioids and have a pulse are often given naloxone (Narcan) by first responders, a common life-s...

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COVID-19 positivity rates on the rise this summer

A summer surge of COVID-19 is keeping more people home from work and school this season....

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Pune: Sassoon General Hospital doctors’ strike still on, long queues outside OPDs

Following two public holidays, Sassoon General Hospital’s OPDs saw long patient queues on Tuesday, with resident docto...

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I’ve recovered from a cold but I still have a hoarse voice. What should I do?

People who use their voice a lot for work are usually eager to get back to normal – and are more likely to force their...

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Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don't know why

A wave of illnesses is bringing scrutiny to a murky marketplace of mushroom gummies and candy. But is a popular red-capp...

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Bad news for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris weeks ahead of US Presidential Election as Donald Trump...

US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is lagging behind Trump in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, s...

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US Presidential elections: Kamala Harris faces setback against Donald Trump in poll surveys, details here

US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is lagging behind Trump in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, s...

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Breakthrough treatment reduces liver fibrosis in Hepatitis C patients

HCV infection is the underlying cause for chronic Hepatitis C (CHC), liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer or hepatocellular...

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Mpox is not the new Covid, says WHO official: Know all about the disease

Mpox is not the new Covid, says WHO official: Know all about the disease...

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The heartbreak of parent-child estrangement, and how to cope

Estrangement often leaves parents heartbroken....

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Study reveals gaps in Alzheimer's knowledge

A new study examining older Black Americans' perceptions of Alzheimer's disease has found a lack of awareness of the dev...

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Improving COPD outcomes through enhanced inhaler education and technique

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstru...

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We expect the Fed to indicate it will cut rates in September, Azimut Group says

Nicolo Bocchin of Azimut Group discusses the signals the U.S. Federal Reserve might send at its Jackson Hole symposium....

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The role of caretakers in shaping children's moral language

A study of children's conversations with their caretakers sheds light on the timeline of the emergence of moral foundati...

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What is mpox and what you need to know about the latest public health emergency?

More than 14,000 cases and 524 death have been reported from mpox in Africa this year...

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DR TEDROS: Attacks on health are becoming the new reality, let’s stop it becoming the norm

To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues a call to stop th...

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Darlington volunteer who does thousands of dog walks - but doesn't own a pooch

Darlington Dogs Trust marks the 30th anniversary of its Darlington rehoming centre at Sadberge...

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Lead role - the Darlington volunteer who's covered thousands of miles in dog walks

As the Dogs Trust marks the 30th anniversary of its Darlington rehoming centre at Sadberge, PETER BARRON pops along for ...

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Mpox virus - updates: WHO declares outbreak a global health emergency

Health ministers are on high alert for UK cases of new mpox strain after declaration of a global health emergency...

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Spatial transcriptomics unlocks malaria's liver stage secrets

For the malaria parasite to reach the blood of its human host, it must first enter the liver, where only a small number ...

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Trump exists outside the 'bipartisan consensus' on U.S. policy on China: Think tank

Rush Doshi, director of China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the Biden-Harris admini...

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Survey: Most Americans comfortable with AI in health care

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us - from smart home devices to entertainment and social media algorithms. Bu...

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Watch the moment a nervous drug dealer is stop and searched as police find £10k of cocaine and crystal meth

Watch the shocking moment when a nervous man with a car that ‘smelled of cannabis’ admits to having a bag of ‘ille...

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Tips to prevent high blood pressure as warning issued

Blood Pressure UK is calling on all adults to check their blood pressure as part of Know Your Numbers! Week between Sept...

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Fed is on track for an 'immaculate landing': RBC Wealth Management

Gautam Chadda of RBC Wealth Management expects the Fed to cut interest rates twice this year, but says it is still impor...

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Study identifies natural molecule that reduces pain sensitivity

Rutgers researchers have found a new way to manage the receptors that control the sense of touch, which could lead to tr...

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Man caught wheeling suitcase stuffed with drugs at train station

A 29 year old Vietnamese national has been jailed after he was caught with a suitcase containing almost £80k worth of c...

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Serum Institute of India (SII) working on vaccine for Mpox outbreak: CEO Adar Poonawalla

Following the state government's guidelines on Mpox response, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla announc...

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Markets shouldn't underestimate the BOJ's 'strong appetite' for policy normalization: Oxford Economics

Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan economics at Oxford Economics, says he still expects the Bank of Japan to implement another...

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Watch Fmr. President Obama's full address to the Democratic National Convention

Fmr. President Barack Obama delivers keynote address on night two of Democratic National Convention in Chicago....

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How paddleboarding conquered Britain: the delights and dangers of the nation’s fastest-growing sport

It is calming and meditative – but more and more paddleboarders are needing to be rescued. Here is how to enjoy the wa...

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Village summer market to be held this month

The event in Herstmonceux will take place later this month....

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NHS shares mental health advice for GCSE students ahead of results day

NHS advice has been shared for Sussex students facing anxiety and depression ahead of GCSE results day....

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University building to reopen after problem concrete was found

A University of Sussex building is set to reopen after RAAC was found there....

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Beloved hardware shop will live on despite closure announcement

A 100-year-old hardware store has announced its last day of trading just one month away - but also revealed new plans to...

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Bolton to agree new terms to tackle blight of drug and alcohol abuse

Bolton tackling the blight of drug and alcohol abuse alongside two other councils will not stop the borough “getting w...

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Deaf couple help over 2,500 people learn British Sign Language

A couple from Bognor have helped over 2,500 people learn British Sign Language (BSL) in the county....

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Battle to save Sussex homes and beaches at risk of being engulfed by rising seas

Hundreds of properties and beaches along the Sussex coastline are at risk of being engulfed by the sea....

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New ownership could take allotments and pocket parks out of 'wild west'

Pocket parks and allotments could have their futures secured thanks to a scheme that will see them leave council ownersh...

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Housing development could be built in village if plans approved

Seven new homes could be built in a village near Bognor if plans are approved....

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New eco partnership aims to cut down on single-use plastic

The partnership aims to help commuters stay refreshed while championing environmental sustainability....

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Thousands of rubber ducks to race down river this bank holiday

Thousands of rubber ducks will race down the River Arun this bank holiday Monday in Arundel....

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Bolton's most wanted named and pictured

Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects....

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'It's about time': 'Worst' pothole-ridden road gets resurfaced

People in Shoreham are delighted after roadworks are under way to repair a pothole-filled road....