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UKHSA symptoms as infection causes 'around 50 deaths'

UKHSA symptoms as infection causes 'around 50 deaths'UKHSA has issued adviceCommentsNewsRory Poulter09:58, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued fresh advice(Image: Olga Rolenko via Getty Images)The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued some advice as people may face a painful and potentially serious condition.‌Brits who have had chickenpox may be at risk of shingles in later life, UKHSA said, and the infection can cause “severe pain”. It is al...

USFDA reconsiders peptide regulations, impacting wellness market

USFDA reconsiders peptide regulations impacting wellness market

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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing

The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) on Thursday termed the rising HIV cases in the country, particularly in Taunsa tehsil, alarming and directed that a detailed briefing be presented at the next meeting. Highlighting the situation in Taunsa, where 331 cases had been reported, the committee sought clarification on the matter. In 2025, a Tehsil Headquarter Hospital in Taunsa was linked to an HIV outbreak among children....

I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmate

I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmateNatalie Le Prevost had just spent £5,600 on IVF in Spain to have baby on her own - then things changedCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor09:43, 16 Apr 2026Updated 09:45, 16 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesNatalie Le Prevost gave up on dating and spent thousands on IVF in Spain to have a baby on her own(Image: SWNS)A nurse who had abandoned dating spent €6,500 (£5,655) on IVF treatment in Spain to become a single mother -...

Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come in

Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come inFrom this week dsome drivers will have to have tracking devices - and carsCommentsNewsBen Hurst09:40, 16 Apr 2026View ImageConcerns have been raised that Motability cars could be taken from users because of being driven too much(Image: Getty)Motability has given a new statement on concerns that driving for too long could lead to people losing their vehicles. The scheme has this week introduced...

Woman faked having cancer and conned real survivor into being 'chemo angel'

Woman faked having cancer and conned real survivor into being 'chemo angel'Las Vegas mum Haleigh Knight pleaded guilty to felony theft after conning tens of thousands of dollars of vulnerable victims, including a real-life cancer survivorNewsLiam Doyle09:22, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHaleigh Knight admitted to fraudulently taking tens of thousands from people she conned(Image: 8 News Now/YouTube)A "sociopath" who conned a real-life cancer survivor into being her "chemo ang...

'Seven years into my transition I still get scared when I go into the bathroom'

A year on from the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex under the Equality Act, trans people say their every day lives have been left in a constant state of of confusion, fear and growing isolation.Tate Smith, a 27-year-old trans man from London, spoke to the Mirror about his experiences navigating public life following the ruling. The atmosphere has created constant anxiety for the trans community.Fear has become a daily reality rather than an exception. Since the Supreme Court r...

Thumbay University Hospital launches Thumbay Institute of Neurosciences

Thumbay University Hospital today officially inaugurated the Thumbay Institute of Neurosciences — a dedicated center for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. The launch marks a significant advancement in specialized healthcare within the Thumbay Group ecosystem and strengthens the hospital's position as one of the region's leading academic medical centers.The inauguration was presided over by Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder and Presid...

What a dietitian would eat in a day on GLP-1s to get enough protein and fibre

What a dietitian would eat in a day on GLPs to get enough protein and fibre

Public should be ‘reassured’ by Iran war food shortage preparation – Peter Kyle

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Dubai launches “Hayat” initiative to advance public understanding of obesity through structured medical collaboration

A new public health initiative titled “Hayat” has been launched in Dubai, bringing together global expertise across pharmaceutical research, body composition technology, and clinical practice in a structured effort to enhance public understanding of obesity.The three-month initiative is supported by Eli Lilly, a global pharmaceutical leader, and True Body USA, a provider of FDA-cleared body contouring technologies including TruSculpt iD and TruSculpt Flex. Clinical program design and execution a...

Hospitals ‘face funding cuts’ after austerity measures

HealthMust ReadHospitals 'face funding cuts' after austerity measuresBy Jahangir Khan-Apr 16, 2026ISLAMABAD: Federal hospitals in Pakistan are facing fund cuts worth millions of rupees from their allocated budgets, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing reliable sources. Sources said the Ministry of Finance implemented the reductions as part of an austerity drive, affecting several major healthcare institutions. As per details, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pakistan Instit...

AI models identify high-risk melanoma patients before disease develops

HealthScience & TechnologyAI models identify high-risk melanoma patients before disease developsBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026Swedish researchers have successfully utilized artificial intelligence to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, relying entirely on health data from existing medical records. A new study from the University of Gothenburg demonstrates that artificial intelligence can identify individuals at significantly higher risk of developing this serious, rap...

AI models identify high-risk melanoma patients before disease develops

Swedish researchers have successfully utilized artificial intelligence to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, relying entirely on health data from existing medical records. A new study from the University of Gothenburg demonstrates that artificial intelligence can identify individuals at significantly higher risk of developing this serious, rapidly spreading skin cancer within five years. The research team analyzed clinical registry data from approximately six milli...

Bananas vs dates: Which is healthier for you?

Bananas vs dates Which is healthier for you

BBC doctor tells all over-35s to buy £20 tester after Eamonn Holmes stroke

BBC doctor tells all over-35s to buy £20 tester after Eamonn Holmes strokeA commonly undiagnosed heart condition is leading to a rise in stroke cases in younger people in the UKComments3amBen Hurst07:58, 16 Apr 2026Updated 07:59, 16 Apr 2026View ImageEamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after suffering from a stroke(Image: @GBNEWS)A BBC doctor has given a warning to anyone over the age of 35 over rising cases of a type of heart problem which could lead to strokes in the wake of presenter Eamo...

Just 2 days of oats may cut cholesterol, says new study

Just days of oats may cut cholesterol says new study

Baby cream as moisturiser, baby powder as dry shampoo? Adults, please stop!

Baby cream as moisturiser baby powder as dry shampoo Adults please stop

Report suggests 'breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients

Report suggests 'breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondentGetty ImagesInfluential analysis has concluded that "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs are unlikely to benefit patients.Researchers said the impact was "well below" what was needed to make a difference to dementia patients' lives.However, their report has also provoked a vicious backl...