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How your smart phone could help your motion sickness in moving vehicles
(NEXSTAR) — Do you get dizzy while looking at your phone while riding as a passenger in a car? That could be a sign of motion sickness, a common, yet complex, condition that can have varying severities of symptoms to go along with it. Managing the symptoms can involve sitting in certain seats in moving…
John Swinney 'covered-up' fungal infections on cancer ward... then told the public Scotland's £1billion superhospital was safe
John Swinney 'covered-up' fungal infections on cancer ward... then told the public Scotland's £1billion superhospital was safeClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By HANNAH RODGER, CHIEF REPORTER FOR THE SCOTTISH MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 19:03, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 19:03, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims
Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds several clinics making potentially unlawful claims about benefits of unregulated therapiesWhat are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype?The medicines regulator is investigating whether UK clinics are breaking the law by making claims about the benefits of unregulated, experimental peptide therapies, the Guardian can reveal.Interest in experimental peptides has boomed in recent years. The substances are delivered by injection an...
What are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype?
Influencers and athletes are among those claiming substances can help with injury repair, weight loss and angi-ageingMedicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims From influencers to athletes, high-profile figures are hailing peptides as the route to wellness, claiming they help with injury repair, weight loss, anti-ageing and mood. We take a look at what these substances are, and the murky industry surrounding them. Continue reading...
Doctor warns that one type of food is 'worse than smoking' for early death
Doctor warns that one type of food is 'worse than smoking' for early deathDr Chris van Tulleken, BBC science presenter and author of Ultra-Processed People, shared alarming findings about diets high in ultra-processed foods on the Diary of a CEO podcastNewsSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer and Emma Mackenzie Features Writer15:00, 04 Apr 2026Updated 15:01, 04 Apr 2026View ImageDr Chris van Tulleken has issued a warning about UPFs(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)A doctor has re...
UK ambulance service plunges into administration after 20 years of saving lives
UK ambulance service plunges into administration after 20 years of saving livesAcute Ambulance and Medical Services Limited, which worked with both the NHS and private sectors, has appointed administrators after two decades in operationCommentsNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter and Alycia McNamara14:55, 04 Apr 2026Updated 14:58, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAcute Ambulance and Medical Services Limited appointed administrators on March 27 (stock)(Image: Getty Images)A UK ambulance service has collapsed in...
Erling Haaland hat-trick humbles Liverpool as Mo Salah endures nightmare - 5 talking points
Erling Haaland hat-trick humbles Liverpool as Mo Salah endures nightmare - 5 talking pointsMANCHESTER CITY 4-0 LIVERPOOL: Erling Haaland plunders a hat-trick and Mohamed Salah misses a penalty as Pep Guardiola's side ease into the semi finals of the FA CupCommentsSportFelix Keith Senior Sports Reporter14:35, 04 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesErling Haaland bagged a hat-trick for Manchester City(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Erling Haaland piled pressure onto Liverpool manager Arne Slot as his hat-t...
Easter horror as teen is rushed to hospital after being stabbed in south-west Sydney
Easter horror as teen is rushed to hospital after being stabbed in south-west SydneyPolice investigation now underway READ MORE: Man's three-word question after he allegedly stabbed his fatherBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:07, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 14:11, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
'I was told my baby was healthy during scans - now he's blind with half a brain'
EXCLUSIVE: 'I was told my baby was healthy during scans - now he's blind with half a brain'Charlotte Tolley, a mother of three, has told of her heartbreak after her son was born severely disabled after a sonographer failed to pick up on her son's brain abnormalityCommentsNewsEmma Mackenzie Features Writer15:07, 03 Apr 2026Updated 14:09, 04 Apr 2026View 8 ImagesMum Charlotte, with son Lucas(Image: Supplied)A mum-of-three was left devastated after discovering her son was born w...
Experimental treatments brings hope to ALS patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease.
'We noticed something in our baby's eye and now he'll likely lose sight'
'We noticed something in our baby's eye and now he'll likely lose sight'Stepan and Alina Kozariichuk, both 32, were overjoyed when they gave birth to their son Bohdan in May 2025CommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor13:55, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBohdan was born in May 2025(Image: Stepan Kozariichuk/SWNS)A couple who left war-torn Ukraine for the UK before having their 'miracle' baby have been dealt a devastating blow. Their son was diagnosed with an aggressive for...
New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency — but as the average age of the population across the globe increases, experts say the growing number of elderly airline passengers poses new challenges in emergency situations. An inte...
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Stress from Russian bombardment causing premature births in Ukraine, UN warns
Overwhelming stress from the risk of Russian bombardment is causing rising rates of premature childbirth in Ukrainian women, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned. The UNFPA is the sexual and reproductive health agency of the UN, offering women and girls living in war zones safe childbirth, reproductive choices, and support to victims of gender-based violence. Faye Callaghan, health specialist at the UNFPA in Kyiv, told The Independent that pregnant women at risk of Russian attac...
Does athletic tape really work? Here's what experts say
Health newsDoes athletic tape really help?Kinesiology tape, worn by athletes like Serena Williams, Olympians and the rest of us, may have more of a placebo effect than a performance benefit, new research finds.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The tape can increase the amount of “sensory feedback” in the body, which can help people feel physically supported, experts say.Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTBy Kaan OzcanThe benefits of kinesiolog...
Ozempic, Wegovy prices go down in India
Novo Nordisk has again cut the prices of its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 36% and 48% in India, to fend off competition from cheaper generics made by local drugmakers. India’s market for diabetes and weight-loss drugs is set for a shake-up after the Danish drugmaker’s patent on semaglutide, the active component in Ozempic and Wegovy, expired on March 20. At least half a dozen Indian drugmakers, including Dr Reddy’s Zydus and Sun Pha...
Ex-supermodel Kim Alexis warns body positivity can become 'unhealthy'
EXCLUSIVE— As one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 1980s, Kim Alexis knows a thing or two about the pressure of meeting beauty standards, but she also sees a dangerous trend among those who are eschewing those standards completely.Over the course of her modeling career, Alexis graced over 500 magazine covers, including Vogue and Glamour, and made six appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She said she is well-acquainted with what is and isn't a healthy beauty mindset an...
New Covid variant BA.3.2 detected across US, but experts urge vigilance over alarm
Strain found in 29 states and Puerto Rico carries spike mutations, but no data shows increased severitySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxBA.3.2, an Omicron variant of Covid-19 with dozens of new spike mutations, has been detected in 29 US states and Puerto Rico, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but experts say there is not yet evidence it is more severe than other recent variants.“The right response to BA.3.2 is serious atten...
'I gave birth on toilet after thinking I was constipated - I was 19 and had no bump'
'I gave birth on toilet after thinking I was constipated - I was 19 and had no bump'Mia Louise Bruce, now 22, thought she was struggling with period pains and constipation when she went to the toilet, but instead gave birth to an 8lb baby despite having no bumpCommentsNewsCally Brooks Features Writer11:30, 04 Apr 2026Updated 11:30, 04 Apr 2026View ImageMia was 19-years-old when she began having strange symptoms that doctors put down to an iron deficiency(Image: mialbruce/TIKTOK)A young...
Dubai Humanitarian delivers urgent medical aid to Gaza
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the delivery of urgent medical supplies to Gaza.Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF), DXBH coordinated the overland transport of 22.3 tonnes of essential medical aid via a convoy of three trucks. The shipment, provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), is expected to support the healthcar...
'I fainted in my bedroom - now doctors say I'll never walk again'
EXCLUSIVE: 'I fainted in my bedroom - now doctors say I'll never walk again'Carol Jepson fainted in her bedroom, bashing her head as she fell. When she was discovered unconscious two days later, it was just the beginning of a horrendous ordealNewsSophie Watson11:00, 04 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesCarol tumbled over and was left unconscious - the long-term effects were devastating(Image: Kennedy News & Media)A former GP practice manager almost died when she fainted but wasn't fou...