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Share on Pinterest Cases of “winter vomiting disease,” also known as norovirus, are rising ahead of schedule this year. Alexey Kuzma/Stocksy “Winter vomiting disease” is on the rise across the United States, with norovirus cases surging since mid-October. Wastewater surveillance and CDC testing indicate that norovirus is spreading earlier and faster than usual, particularly in

Share on Pinterest A new study found that a 4-week alternate-day fasting protocol showed significant reductions in body fat, but also muscle mass. Lumina/Stocksy Researchers report that alternate-day fasting can help reduce body mass and fat mass. However, they added that this type of eating plan can also lower a person’s muscle mass. Experts say

Mothers and babies in England will receive safer care thanks to the roll out of a first-of-its-kind safety signal system across NHS maternity services. The sophisticated new tool rapidly analyses data being routinely recorded by maternity teams on wards to spot whether there are potential emerging safety issues which need urgent attention and action. If

Share on Pinterest According to the latest research, plant-based diets may help prevent a range of chronic conditions, including diabetes. Image credit: Monica Bertolazzi/Getty Images Research shows there are various benefits associated with following a plant-based diet. Studies have shown that a plant-based diet may be better for preventing diabetes than a low carb diet.

Share on Pinterest According to the latest research, plant-based diets may help prevent a range of chronic conditions, including diabetes. Image credit: Monica Bertolazzi/Getty Images Research shows there are various benefits associated with following a plant-based diet. Studies have shown that a plant-based diet may be better for preventing diabetes than a low carb diet.

Share on Pinterest Doctors are raising concerns that the move to delay the hepatitis B shot for newborns upends decades of vaccination policy without evidence and will likely increase risks of chronic conditions for children. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images A CDC advisory committee voted today to alter the hepatitis B childhood vaccine schedule. The

The NHS is facing an unprecedented flu wave this winter with “no peak in sight yet” according to England’s top emergency care doctor. Latest figures show an average of 1,717 patients were in a hospital bed every day last week because of flu – the highest on record for this time of year. Cases were

Share on Pinterest A nationwide recall of shredded cheese products that may contain metal fragments raises concern over the possible risks of intestinal injury or illness. Luciano Spinelli/Stocksy The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for over 1 million bags of shredded cheese due to the possible presence of metal particles or Listeria.

Hundreds of thousands of patients attended A&E last winter for everyday niggles such as hiccups and ingrowing nails, according to shocking new NHS data. There were more than 200,000 A&E attendances last winter for conditions that could have been dealt with elsewhere – including 8,669 attendances for itchy skin and 96,998 for a sore throat.

Share on Pinterest The risk of “scromiting” increases with chronic cannabis use, especially daily use. Maskot/Getty Images A vomiting disorder linked to chronic cannabis use, known colloquially as “scromiting,” is rising sharply across the United States. A new national analysis reveals that cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) cases increased fivefold from 2016 to 2022, particularly among