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Man drowns in Colorado river trying to retrieve hat that blew off
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (264+ words) The man was not wearing a life jacket when he entered the water from a pontoon boat to retrieve the lost item, according to local authorities A 26-year-old California man drowned in the Colorado River Monday morning after jumping into…...
The pre-workout supplement that may be wrecking your sleep
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (343+ words) Single serving of pre-workout supplement can contain several times more caffeine than standard cup of coffee Pre-workout gym supplements may be linked to severely reduced sleep in teenagers and young adults, scientists warn in a new study. A single serving…...
Veteran sports broadcaster diagnosed with cancer for fifth time
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (124+ words) Veteran ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale has revealed he is facing his fifth battle with cancer after biopsy results confirmed melanoma in his lung and liver cavity. - The 86-year-old, affectionately known as "Dickie V", is scheduled to begin immunotherapy to combat…...
Why weight-loss jabs could improve liver health
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (498+ words) Weight-loss drugs could help treat a form of fatty liver disease by reducing inflammation Weight-loss jabs could improve liver health by reducing inflammation and scarring even without significant weight loss, a new study has found. Researchers at Toronto's Sinai Health…...
How NHS "medical misogyny" is failing female patients
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (164+ words) Dr Alison Wright, president of the Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians, has warned that "medical misogyny" within the NHS is causing women's health conditions to be deprioritised. - She highlighted that chronic and debilitating conditions such as endometriosis are not…...
Mental health care will only improve with waiting list targets, leaders warn
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (531+ words) Exclusive: Health leaders call for new four-week NHS targets for children's mental healthcare Mental health services will only improve if the government creates waiting time targets, health leaders have warned. Experts say mental health services will remain "invisible" until the…...
Women waiting too long for NHS care because of "medical misogyny, top doctor warns
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (968+ words) Exclusive: Women's health conditions not being prioritised by health service, Dr Alison Wright warns as government prepares to launch new strategy to tackle crisis Women are waiting too long for care because of "medical misogyny" within the NHS, the UK's…...
Selma Blair says she's "relapse free' amid MS diagnosis
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (94+ words) Cruel Intentions" star was diagnosed with MS in 2018 Selma Blairhas shared a health update following her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. The 53-year-old actor was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, which affects the brain and spinal cord, in 2018. Symptoms can include numbness…...
Dad of three suffers burns to 90 percent of his body after "bursting into flames
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (449+ words) The California father was airlifted to a hospital for treatment, but remains in critical condition, his family says A father of three suffered third-degree burns on 90 percent of his body after becoming engulfed in flames at a shopping center in…...
I have autistic children - health benefit cuts have me fearing for the future
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (894+ words) A disability charity has warned the reforms will not encourage anyone into to work A mother caring for two severely autistic sons is now fearing for their future as some young people living with health conditions could face losing vital…...