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Share on Pinterest Dylan Kurtz (right) with his parents and brother. Photography courtesy of Dylan Kurtz As colorectal cancer increases among people under 50, more children may experience watching a parent face this disease. Dylan Kurtz shares what it was like to watch his dad get treated for colon cancer while he was a teenager.

Share on Pinterest New research finds that a significant number of videos about ADHD, autism, and various mental health conditions on social media platforms like TikTok are misleading or inaccurate. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images A new study has found that a significant amount of social media content about mental health is inaccurate. Researchers identified TikTok as

News The NHS is urging patients across England not to put off coming forward for the care they need during this week’s resident doctor strikes. Industrial action begins at 7am on Tuesday 7 April and runs for six days until 6:59am on Monday 13 April, with hospital teams across the country working to minimise disruption for patients. In addition to prioritising

Share on Pinterest High blood pressure in people ages 30 to 40 may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images Research shows that young adults with high blood pressure may face a higher risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life. The findings highlight the importance of

Share on Pinterest High blood pressure in people ages 30 to 40 may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images Research shows that young adults with high blood pressure may face a higher risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life. The findings highlight the importance of

Jamie Harris was in her 20s when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She shares her journey from symptoms and diagnosis to finding effective treatment to help raise awareness. Harris wants others to know that persistent symptoms like frequent bathroom trips, fatigue, or abdominal pain aren’t always due to diet. In 2010, Jamie Harris was

Share on Pinterest The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance suggesting that following 9 key steps may significantly improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The AHA has released updated dietary guidance to reduce the risk of heart disease. The new guidelines focus on flexibility and accessibility, no

News Millions of older people can now get protection against a virus which causes serious lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia – preventing potentially thousands of hospital admissions a year. All adults aged 80 and over, and people living in a care home for older adults, are now eligible for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus

Share on Pinterest Walking is the most popular physical activity in the U.S., but experts say this might not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image Credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They note urban dwellers also like to run and lift weights, while

A new life-changing treatment option – GLP-1 drug semaglutide known as Wegovy – is set to be available on the NHS within months, with 1.2 million people with cardiovascular disease eligible to receive the treatment to help prevent heart attacks and strokes over the next few years. People with heart and circulatory disease who are