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What is the difference between Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes? What to know
Type 2 diabetes, linked to insulin resistance, affects a significant portion of the American population, many undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes, also caused by insulin resistance, often progresses to Type 2 diabetes if lifestyle changes aren't made....

Feeding better blood pressure
Foods that many of us look forward to eating every day can also have beneficial effects on both our blood pressure and blood vessel health, according to scientists in the U.K. A new study from the University of Surrey has found that naturally...

Kennedy Postpones Preventive Care Panel Meeting After ‘Double-Edged Sword’ Supreme Court Win
The Department of Health and Human Services has postponed an upcoming meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, sparking fears over the committee’s future, according to reporting from CNN published Wednesday. “There is extraordinary...
19th Chinese medical team sojourns Polihali
LINEO MALATALIANA MOKHOTLONG – The 19th batch of Chinese (Hubei) Medical Team from the People’s Republic of China have assumed their annual responsibility Lesotho in style. The team attached to the ministry of health includes nine doctors and a...
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Don’t Let These Sneaky Bugs Move In—7 Houseplant Pests to Watch This Summer
Warm weather often means the emergence of pests—even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor plants for signs of insects and other pests, as early removal or treatment can often curb an infestation before it gets out of...

EDO Reveals 2025’s Most Effective TV Ads: Red Lobster, Taco Bell, and Beyoncé-Backed Levi’s Lead the Way
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025-- Today, TV outcomes company EDO unveiled the most effective TV ads from the first half of 2025, spotlighting the creatives that drove the strongest consumer engagement — measured by branded search and site...

Health experts advising people to remember to take care in the sun as temperatures soar
As weather forecasters predict a sustained spell of hot weather across Lanarkshire this weekend, health experts are advising people to remember to take care in the sun. Public health specialists in Lanarkshire are advising people to use...

£188k tribunal award for director sacked after cardiac arrest
A senior recruiter has been awarded almost £188,000 after being sacked over his health issues. Darron Blewitt, a director at Leeds-based Mach Recruitment, was successful in his claim for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination after he was...

The AI therapist will see you now: Can chatbots really improve mental health?
Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but...

New bike bus program launching in Hope this fall
A new "bike-bus" program focused on road safety is coming to Hope during the 2025 to 2026 school year. A new "bike-bus" program focused on road safety is coming to Hope during the 2025 to 2026 school year. Hope Walk'N'Roll, a program designed to...
First Aid Tips for Snake Bite: On-field Do’s and Don’ts for Emergency Response
In Bangladesh, rural communities and agricultural activities often bring people close to natural habitats. As a result, encounters with snakes are not uncommon, especially during the monsoon season. Despite advances in medical care, many lives are...

Tips And Tricks: Simple Hack To Get Rid Of Rats Without Mousetraps
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 13:03 IST Once rats enter your home, they’re hard to get rid of. But this one small pill trick will drive them out so effectively, they won’t dare come back again This easy and affordable home remedy can keep rats away...

Gumel bankrolls Olympic marathon walk, invites Nigerians
The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, will bankroll the Olympic Walk of the annual Nigeria Engineering Games and has invited Nigerians to join him. The Olympic Walk of the annual Nigeria Engineering Games is...

Bucks County offers plenty of scenic sites for health-sustaining walks
Bucks County offers numerous parks with walking trails suitable for achieving the recommended 2,000 steps a day for health benefits. Silver Lake Nature Center, Tyler State Park, and Peace Valley Park provide paved and unpaved trails ranging from 7...

Exact spot Scotland will hit 30C as Arctic blast to bring record-breaking temperatures
Scotland may have missed out on the warmest of the weather so far this summer, with June being a bit of a damp squib at times north of the border. But that is set to change this weekend with the Met Office predicting that millions of Scots could...

Don't be offended if doctors call you 'tacky' as it has second meaning
It can be difficult to decode medical jargon when you are at the GP or the hospital - and this is often a frustrating experience. Unless you're scientifically-minded, you might find yourself trying to work out what your doctor is telling you as...

How Managing Stress Can Help Avert Dementia
By Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland and Martin J. Sliwinski The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across...

New management for Surrey sports centre with upgrades to gym and changing rooms promised
A new leisure operator has been chosen to run a Surrey sports centre for the next ten years. Places Leisure will take over council-owned Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom from October 1, 2025. Epsom & Ewell Borough Council said it is pleased to...

Hospital network tops priority as millennials, Gen Z drive health insurance uptake: Survey
India’s young consumers are increasingly recognising the importance of health insurance, with 61% of millennials and Gen Z expressing a preference to invest in personal health coverage, according to HDFC ERGO General Insurance’s latest survey,...

HGTV’s Jasmine Roth Gives Health Update on Daughter Hazel Nearly 2 Years After Surgery
It’s been nearly 20 months since Jasmine Roth‘s now 5-year-old daughter, Hazel, had tonsil and adenoid reduction surgery in November 2023 after being diagnosed with pediatric sleep apnea. In a new interview with Future of Personal Health, the HGTV...