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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

Share on Pinterest New therapies for osteoarthritis could help joints heal and regenerate, rather than just treat symptoms. Luis Velasco/Stocksy A government agency says that several promising osteoarthritis treatments are in development. The new therapies aim to help joints heal rather than simply treating symptoms. Treatment methods include bone and cartilage regeneration and living knee

Share on Pinterest If you live in one of the top 20 U.S. cities for spring allergies, here’s what you can do to cope. Image Credit: Liliya Rodnikova/Stocksy The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has ranked the top 20 worst cities for pollen allergies in 2026. Allergy seasons are lasting longer and are

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