‘My first cervical screening was over before I knew it’
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they’d known beforehand.
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Dr. Vinay Prasad Doesn’t Realize He’s The Establishment. It’s His Job to Produce Results for the American Public, Not Fluff Tweety McTreason.
Because he can masterfully feign concern over evidence and data, Dr. Prasad is the Shohei Ohtani of spreading doubt and mistrust about vaccines. It’s no surprise
Stocking Your Home First Aid Kit: A Pharmacist’s Guide
A well-stocked home first aid kit saves time, stress, and urgent trips to the pharmacy. The post Stocking Your Home First Aid Kit: A Pharmacist’s
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
Your latest prescription is to get outside
Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning.
Will Halloween candy make my child hyper? Experts explain the science
As Halloween approaches, many parents brace for the sugar rush that seems to follow every piece of candy. With trick-or-treat bags overflowing, one question always
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone’s husband, must be held in closed session.
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
First multiple sclerosis patient in the UK receives CAR T cell therapy in groundbreaking trial
A multiple sclerosis (MS) patient in the UK was the first to receive CAR T cell therapy, invented by UCL researchers, in a clinical trial
Study reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50
A comprehensive analysis of over 5.2 million hospitalizations reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans younger than 50.
Breakthrough menopause drug for hot flashes and night sweats gains FDA approval
The federal Food and Drug Administration today approved a new menopause drug that reduces hot flashes and night sweats after the drug was successfully tested
Why does putting back the clocks an hour disrupt us so much?
The disruption of sleeping and waking patterns from the daylight saving clock change reveals a great deal about our everyday reliance on the interaction of
Analysis finds 19-year life expectancy gap among Hawaiʻi groups
A new University of Hawaiʻi study reveals a striking 19-year difference in life expectancy among Hawaiʻi’s major ethnic groups. The updated analysis, published in the
8 activewear brands you should add to your workout wardrobe
The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that’s not just for the gym. It’s infiltrated all corners of culture