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Surge in Mountain Rescues Linked to Social Media Trends and Navigation Apps
Exclusive: Number of 18- to 24-year-olds needing help in England and Wales doubles in five years as services take calls every day in 2024Honeypot locations posted on social media and poor-quality navigation apps are likely to be responsible for a record number of callouts for mountain rescue services, including a huge rise in young people needing saved, analysis reveals.For the first time, mountain rescue teams in England and Wales were called out every day of the year in 2024. Callouts in Scotland topped 1,000 for the first time. Continue reading...
World Health Organization Finalizes Landmark Accord to Combat Future Pandemics
Countries united under the World Health Organization on Wednesday agreed to a milestone agreement on how to respond to future pandemics better than to Covid-19, despite US foreign aid cuts and tariffs casting uncertainty over its applicability.
WHO Members Forge Historic Agreement on Future Pandemic Response
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says draft agreement shows multilateralism is 'alive and well'.
Concerns Rise Over HHS Leadership as Staff Cuts Catastrophically Impact Cybersecurity
It’s only been a few months since RFK Jr. took office as head of the Department of Health and Human Services but, unless something changes drastically, he is shaping up to be one of the worst health … [+3421 chars]
Exploring the Intense World of Hyperfixation: Understanding Its Impact and Management
If youre really into the TV show youre bingeing, you might spend an entire weekend afternoon tearing through episodestaking stretch breaks or refreshing Reddit or ordering takeout while youre at it. … [+7795 chars]
Critics Warn GOP Medicaid Cuts Could Significantly Impact Fentanyl Addiction Treatment
As Republican lawmakers search for deep spending cuts, a growing number of critics fear a roll-back of Medicaid dollars spent helping Americans slammed by the street fentanyl crisis. A report relea… [+3545 chars]
Common Antibiotic for UTIs Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea
Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria releasing DNA (light blue) with antibiotic resistance genes (yellow) NANOCLUSTERING/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Gonorrhoea is resistant to nearly all antibi… [+457 chars]
Study Reveals CT Scans May Contribute More to Cancer Cases Than Previously Thought
Your next computed tomography, or CT, scan might be riskier than commonly assumed. A study out today calculates that CT scans are contributing to a substantially greater share of cancer cases than pa… [+5165 chars]
Pfizer Halts Development of Once-Daily Obesity Pill After Safety Concerns
Pfizer is ending the development of its potential once-daily pill treatment for obesity after venturing into the biggest and most expensive level of clinical testing. The drugmaker said Tuesday that… [+1891 chars]
Disabled Parents: Unique Strengths in Early Parenthood
When my daughter was a few months old, I joined a group for new moms. We brought our babies and talked for a couple of hours each Wednesday in a community center in Oakland, California. I was an unus… [+8144 chars]
Denise Austin Shares Effective Standing Ab Workout on Instagram
<ul><li>Denise Austin shared a workout video targeting the abs on Instagram. </li><li>The fitness pro demonstrated three easy standing moves. </li><li>You can do these moves anywhere and at any tim… [+2243 chars]
Federica Amati Reveals Her Daily Five Foods for a Healthy Gut
Federica Amati shares the five healthy food she tries to eat every day.ZOE/Dr. Federica Amati, Getty <ul><li>Federica Amati is a nutritionist who has her own version of the '5 a day' rule for good g… [+4267 chars]
New Antibiotic Offers Hope Against Recurrent UTIs Amidst Growing Resistance Concerns
Mo Carrier has dealt with recurrent urinary tract infections, defined as having three or more UTIs per year or two infections within six months, since her early 20s. I ended up being put on antibioti… [+6020 chars]
Study Challenges 'Digital Dementia' Hypothesis, Suggesting Technology May Protect Aging Brains
<img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120299017.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />A recent study challenges the notion of 'digital dementia,' finding that technology use among older adults is linked to a lower risk of cognitive decline. Analyzing data from over 411,000 adults, researchers discovered that using computers, smartphones, and the internet may offer cognitive benefits comparable to physical activity or maintaining healthy blood pressure.
'I've Been Threatened Over My Please Offer Me A Seat Badge'
Eliza Rain, 28, said one passenger "threatened to push me off the train" when she was using her TfL "Please Offer Me A Seat" badge Londoners living with disabilities and chronic health conditions sa… [+6668 chars]
Gaza Hospitals in Dire Condition Following Israeli Air Strikes, WHO Reports
The agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.
Pfizer Halts Development of Once-Daily Obesity Pill Following Liver Injury Reports
Pfizer is ending the development of its potential once-daily pill treatment for obesity after venturing into the biggest and most expensive level of clinical testing.
Essential Health and Wellness Tips for a Healthier Week
Hello Yahoo Life readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly and I am here to share the best health and wellness tips of the week. Are your friends all about Whole30? Is your spouse experimenting with a fast… [+7519 chars]
Veterans in Tigray Struggle Amidst Dire Need for Medical Care
<img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120270944.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />In Tigray, Ethiopia, war veterans like Chandera Weldesenbet struggle with untreated injuries and disabilities due to destroyed health facilities. Thousands of ex-combatants face limited access to medical support, orthopedic therapy, and employment, leading to begging and reliance on scarce resources. The regional government appeals for federal and international aid to address the overwhelming needs of disabled veterans.
Championing Disability Inclusion: A Personal Journey from Office Tours to Advocacy
At 21 and fresh out of university, I was grateful to have a job. Even now, discrimination of people with disabilities remains
The Challenges and Innovations in Prosthetics: A Personal Journey
Amputees, among the largest minority at work, highlight the need for assistive technology to be affordable and accessible
Understanding PFAS: The Concerns Surrounding 'Forever Chemicals'
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Important Update: Dr. Mercola's Health Insights
Mercola proudly supports these charities and organizations. View All Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual a… [+1007 chars]
Dr. ChatGPT: The AI That Could Save Lives
Dr. ChatGPT may just save your life. At least, thats according to this person who is getting checked up after an AI search turned into a potential concern. Put a finger down if you asked AI to do … [+2273 chars]
Understanding Estrogen Levels During Menopause: New Research Insights
Mercola proudly supports these charities and organizations. View All Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual a… [+1007 chars]
NHS Collaborates with Scancell for Groundbreaking Skin Cancer Vaccine Trials
Move comes as government seeks to boost UK’s standing as drugs research leader
Embrace the Walking Trend: How the 'Hot Girl Walk' Can Boost Your Health
With the warmer weather returning, now is the perfect time to take a stroll around your neighborhood block or your local park. And if you need more inspiration, you can get in on a trend like the "ho… [+9603 chars]
Dr. Darshan Shah's Health Transformation: A Journey Toward Longevity
Darshan Shah uses what he learned about his own health to treat his patients.Darshan Shah <ul><li>When Dr. Darshan Shah was expecting his first child, he was stressed and overweight.</li><li>He fear… [+5723 chars]
University Hospitals of Leicester Implements Innovative Frailty Care Unit to Alleviate NHS Pressure
A Leicester hospital is trialing a fresh approach to caring for older patients as demographic shifts loom
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises Autism Research to Identify Causes by September
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged that the country's top health agency will pinpoint the cause of autism by September, an announcement which sparked a wave of concern among medi… [+5753 chars]
Crafting Your Own Narrative: The Power of Personal Agency in Life's Story
You can only write your own lines in the story. Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is still write your best, into your lines, in the hardest story You cant control how anyone elses lines in t… [+6482 chars]
Navigating the Complex Relationship Between Food and Emotions
Food is central to our day-to-day life and well-being. That’s why it’s important to have a healthy relationship with it, which means eating nutritious food that makes us feel good physically and ment… [+6773 chars]
The Indian Pot Belly: Transitioning from a Status Symbol to a Health Hazard
India’s obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.
Over Three Million Child Deaths Linked to Antibiotic Resistance in 2022, Study Reveals
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.