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A baby boy named Hugo Powell has become the first child in the UK to be born by caesarean section using a transplanted womb from a dead donor. Hugo was delivered at the Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in December, weighing 3.1kg. Grace Bell, the baby’s mother, at present in her 30s, was born with … Read more
Hey there, fellow health explorers! If you’ve ever skipped breakfast hoping to shed those stubborn pounds, you’re not alone. Intermittent fasting (IF) has exploded in popularity, think 16/8 plans, alternate-day fasting, or the trendy OMAD (one meal a day). Celebs swear by it, apps track it, and social media is flooded with before-and-after pics. But … Read more
As Mexico prepares to welcome millions of international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a growing public health concern is emerging: the country risks losing its measles-free status. For years, Mexico has maintained measles elimination status through strong vaccination programs and national immunization efforts. But recent measles outbreaks and declining vaccination coverage are raising … Read more
Could a simple brain speed game really lower your dementia risk? According to an American study, processing speed training exercises may reduce the risk of developing dementia by as much as 25 percent. That’s a powerful finding in the world of brain health and cognitive decline prevention. With dementia cases rising globally, researchers are increasingly … Read more
When Brittney Griner walked back onto American soil after months of detention in Russia, the world saw a headline. A WNBA superstar.A political prisoner.A dramatic return home. But Brittney Griner didn’t just come back as an athlete reclaiming her career. She returned as a woman forever changed, by isolation, by fear, by resilience, and eventually, … Read more
When it comes to recovering from an illness, managing a chronic condition, or transitioning back home after a hospital stay, the quality of care you receive can make all the difference. For thousands of patients across Iowa and Illinois, that difference has come from UnityPoint at Home, and now, the rest of the nation is … Read more
There’s something we don’t talk about enough when it comes to caring for someone with dementia: the moment when love means making the hardest decision of all. For Emma Heming Willis, that moment came after years of caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, at home. The action star who once defined toughness on screen now … Read more
If you’ve been following the news lately, you might have seen headlines about a Nipah virus outbreak in India and airports across Asia stepping up their health checks. And if you’re anything like most people, your first thought was probably something like, “Oh no, not another virus situation.” I get it. We’re all a bit … Read more
For years, we’ve been told that eating less is the only way to lose weight. Fewer calories, smaller portions, more self-control, that’s the formula we’ve been fed. But what if the real secret isn’t about eating less, but eating smarter? Surprisingly, some foods allow you to eat more volume, feel fuller, and still consume fewer … Read more
Winter has brought a really bad flu season to many parts of America. In St. Louis County, Missouri, local health leaders made an important choice: they said no to new federal vaccine rules for children. Instead, they’re pushing everyone to get flu shots during this tough flu season. This decision shows how worried they are … Read more