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Share on Pinterest A man in Norway was “functionally cured” of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother. PER Images/Stocksy A man in Norway has achieved long-term HIV remission after a stem cell transplant, adding to a small but growing group of similar cases. Researchers say rare genetic factors, immune responses, and

A&E waiting times have fallen to a five-year low, despite the NHS seeing record numbers of patients in March as the health service experienced a ‘prolonged winter’. There were a record breaking 2.43 million total A&E attendances in March – 16,000 more than the previous record high in May 2024. Despite the bumper demand, almost

Actor Lucy Liu is sharing how a misdiagnosis at 22 led to unnecessary breast cancer surgery. Now she’s working to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and “getting a second opinion.” Share on Pinterest Lucy Liu at the TIME 2026 Women of the Year Gala held at The West Hollywood EDITION on March

Share on Pinterest A new study found no link between fluoride in drinking water and negative impacts on brain health. Aidana K/Stocksy A new study finds no evidence that fluoridated drinking water affects children’s IQ or the cognitive abilities of older adults. Experts say fluoride in drinking water helps prevent tooth decay and cavities. They

Share on Pinterest Research has found that the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs may vary based on a person’s genetics. Image Credit: Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP via Getty Images GLP-1 medications may not always be effective for everyone. New research suggests that around 10% of people carry genetic variations that explain why. A new review suggests

Share on Pinterest Amazon will offer the new GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, via kiosks and same-day delivery. Image credit: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Eli Lilly has announced the availability of the new GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, through Amazon One Medical kiosks. The new Amazon offering features same-day prescriptions after speaking with a healthcare professional. Foundayo is

Share on Pinterest Heather Kaiser was diagnosed with early onset colon cancer at 42, but continues to lead a full and healthy life. Image Credit: Healthline/Photo by Heather Kaiser Heather Kaiser was diagnosed with early onset colon cancer at 42. She shares the story of her diagnosis, treatment, and living a full life with cancer.

Share on Pinterest A recent study found that social media influencers who promote prescription drugs may often share misleading information. Image Credit: Lucas Ottone/Stocksy A recent review suggests that social media influencers touting prescription drugs are often spreading misinformation. The research shows that audiences have difficulty recognizing promotional intent when the marketing is embedded in

News The NHS is urging patients to seek medical care as normal as resident doctors continue strike action over the weekend. The latest round of industrial action is set to end at 6:59am on Monday 13 April and NHS staff have been working tirelessly to ensure as many services as possible are able to run

Share on Pinterest A new study linked certain medications that treat irritable bowel syndrome to a higher risk of early death, but the overall risk is low. Laura Herrera/Stocksy Researchers say some medications prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may increase a person’s risk of early death. However, experts say that risk is relatively small