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Beef Tallow Skin Care Is All Over TikTok - but Is It Safe?

If you're on #SkinTok, you may have seen a few beauty influencers raving about the benefits of using beef tallow on the skin.

2024-02-27T19:45:23Z

LED and Cryo? This Mask Has Both - and It's 100% Worth the Splurge

While testing a new mascara or lipstick will never get old, I get especially giddy when I get my hands on a new beauty tool.

2025-02-07T22:44:04Z

This Costco Bakery Favorite Just Shot Up in Price

The beloved Kirkland Butter Croissants just got pricier, and fans aren’t happy.

2025-02-13T12:20:54Z

Trans doctor had ‘right’ to use female changing room

An NHS health board’s equality and diversity department advised that a transgender doctor had a “right” to use a female changing room, an employment tribunal has heard. Sandie Peggie, a nurse with 30 years’ experience, raised concern with managers at NHS Fife after Dr Beth Upton, who was born a biological man and identifies as a woman, used a femal...

2025-02-13T18:30:06Z

RFK wins over senate doctors to secure confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

Robert F Kennedy Jr has been confirmed as Donald Trump’s health secretary after winning the support of the doctors in the Senate. Mr Kennedy, a vaccine sceptic who has pledged to tackle chronic disease, was confirmed by 52 votes to 48 after overcoming resistance from the medical establishment and members of Congress with promises to limit his role ...

2025-02-13T20:55:20Z

Japan ‘big stomach’ competitive eater, who ate 100 burgers at one sitting, retires at 40

'Cute and slim' Japanese eating phenomenon who recently took time out to recover from 'mental illness' set to quit, spend life with pet cats A world famous eating influencer from Japan has said she is set to quit competitive eating for health and age reasons. The announcement by Yuka Kinoshita was released online on February 1, just months after sh...

2025-02-10T01:23:57Z

Nearly half of urgent cancer patients waiting more than two months for treatment

Almost 40 per cent of urgent cancer patients waited more than two months to start treatment in 2024, analysis has shown. Cancer Research UK said that 74,000 patients faced these deadly delays while more than one in 10 waited for at least four months to begin treatment. A four-week delay to start treatment increases the risk of death by between 6 an...

2025-02-13T17:23:03Z

How to use wooden cooking utensils to protect you and them

Chopping boards especially must be cleaned properly to prevent health hazards, while all wooden utensils can be oiled to prevent cracks Wooden kitchen utensils are robust, visually appealing, durable and practical, but need to be cleaned properly to prevent potential health hazards. Although wooden boards are gentler on kitchen knives than plastic,...

2025-02-12T08:24:49Z

Keely Hodgkinson ‘in tears’ after pulling out of her own event

Keely Hodgkinson was brought to tears after being forced to shelve Saturday’s bid for the world indoor 800m record and pull out of the “Keely Klassic” that was named in her honour. Having been in the “shape of her life”, Hodgkinson experienced hamstring soreness following a final intense session on Wednesday and a scan on Thursday revealed an injur...

2025-02-13T13:05:33Z

How to Manage Your Baby’s Sleep According to Clinical Psychologist

In this chapter of the ‘Ask the Expert’ series, Amber Lim, a clinical psychologist, gives tips to parents in managing a baby’s sleep.

2025-02-05T12:46:53Z

8 Steakhouse Chains That Serve the Best Porterhouse Steaks

Learn what makes an excellent porterhouse steak and steakhouse chains that offer the best.

2025-02-13T13:51:32Z

“Should I Be Worried If My Child Gets Sick Too Often?” A Medical Doctor of Pediatrics Answers Your Questions

In this chapter of the ‘Ask the Expert’ series, a Medical Doctor of Pediatrics Katrina Heng answers the question, “Should I be worried if my child gets sick too often?”

2025-02-05T12:43:52Z

Infant Jaundice: Causes, Myths & Treatment

Infant jaundice is common, but do you know when it’s dangerous? Find out the facts and myths now!

2025-02-05T12:43:55Z

How to prevent fatty liver disease, a silent killer, with minor lifestyle changes

Simple changes, including drinking more water and less alcohol, and eating better, can help ward off a potentially fatal health risk Whether or not you attempted dry January by not drinking alcohol for the month, focusing on your liver could help safeguard your well-being. The liver is a vital organ that supports metabolism, immunity, digestion, de...

2025-02-06T11:22:23Z

TCM for Fertility in Singapore: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help When Trying to Conceive, According to a Physician

In this chapter of the ‘Ask the Expert’ series, Physician Jolene Chong answers how TCM helps with fertility.

2025-02-05T11:33:11Z

Feeling Bloated? These Foods Help, According to Nutrition Experts

Diversify your plate with these nutritious picks and say goodbye to post-dinner discomfort. When your belly is distended and hard—whether it’s that time of the month or you overindulged at dinner—the last thing you want to do is eat more. But there are, believe it or not, some foods that help ease bloating, according to experts and research. Meet the Experts: Marissa West, ACE-certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist and founder of West Kept Secret, Cindy Kasindorf, certified nutritional health counselor and founder of Remedy Organics, and Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Bloating can be caused by consuming foods that produce more gas than others, contain a high salt content, eating or drinking too quickly, or consuming carbonated drinks,” explains Marissa West, ACE-certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist and founder of West Kept Secret. “It can also be caused by a lactose intolerance, dairy aversion, or another health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome or celiac disease.” Depending on the cause of your bloat, certain foods can help you get relief by reducing inflammation, activating the release of digestive enzymes, or coaxing the bloat through your digestive tract with water and fiber. Check out the below options and keep them at the ready for the next time discomfort strikes.

2023-05-01T17:18:52Z

How to take medicines safely, and help family members keep track of their medication

People with chronic diseases and the elderly often have complex medication regimens, and mistakes are easily made Research suggests that half of medications prescribed for people with chronic diseases might not be taken correctly. As a pharmacist-health services researcher, Dr Antoinette Coe studies how to improve medication use and safety. Some of...

2025-02-11T08:24:31Z

These Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ideas Will Convince You to Skip the Drive-Thru

One egg and cheese sandwich, please!

2024-07-01T19:43:33Z

Walmart is Now Limiting Egg Purchases—Here’s How Many You Can Buy

The avian flu outbreak is causing Walmart and other major grocery chains to limit egg purchases.

2025-02-12T18:05:39Z

Where Did All the Blue-Light Glasses Go?

Blue-light glasses were everywhere a few years ago, promising to save our screen-obsessed society from ourselves.

2025-02-13T21:02:01Z

What are the best, healthiest vegetables? The ones that you’ll actually eat, experts say

Raw or cooked? Blanched, sauteed or roasted? How you prepare vegetables matters less than choosing ones you want to eat, nutritionists say In Carlene Thomas' experience, two types of people ask her advice as a dietitian about the healthiest way to prepare vegetables. Those looking to improve their diet are curious about how different cooking method...

2025-02-06T08:22:21Z

Diabetes: How to identify the warning signs

Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes high blood sugar levels, and it is important that you know the signs of it. Niamh McMillan, Superdrug's Pharmacy Superintendent, explains, "There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 happens when a person cannot produce insulin, a hormone that helps the body turn glucose into energy. "Type 2 diabetes happ...

2025-02-13T12:39:30Z

Doctors Say Your Unexplained Weight Loss Might Be Hinting at a Larger Health Problem

Conditions like hyperthyroidism or rheumatoid arthritis could be at play. If you’ve ever noticed a sudden drop in weight after an illness, you’ve experienced unintentional weight loss fluctuation. But if you can’t point to something that may have caused the change on the scale, losing weight without trying or unexplained weight loss can be very scary. Unintentional weight loss refers to a reduction in body weight that occurs without conscious effort or intention, says Carlo Manzana, M.D., a family medicine physician with PlushCare. “From a medical standpoint, this is typically characterized by a significant and rapid decrease in weight, usually around 5% of total body weight within a span of six to 12 months.” Meet the Experts: Lydia C. Alexander, M.D., chief medical officer at Enara Health and president-elect of the Obesity Medicine Association; Mir Ali, M.D., bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center; Linda Anegawa, M.D., F.A.C.P., a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine and former medical director at PlushCare; and others. It is normal for weight to fluctuate, typically between five to 10 lbs, and can be due to how much you’re eating, drinking, and moving in a given time period, explains Mir Ali, M.D., bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center. But any more than that, and you haven’t changed your diet, it could be a sign of something bigger, he adds. In fact, unexplained weight loss could be an early sign of a serious health condition, says Kerry Hildreth, M.D., an assistant professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Colorado. So if you’re experiencing unexplained weight loss, it’s best to see a doctor. They can then ask questions associated with the symptoms and potentially perform a blood test or imaging test depending on your symptoms, says Linda Anegawa, M.D., F.A.C.P., a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine and former medical director at PlushCare. Here, doctors share the health issues that could explain why you’re losing weight so suddenly. What causes unexplained weight loss?

2022-06-03T17:39:31Z

First words of revived China heart attack man at railway station ‘I need to rush to work’

First responders on station platform shocked by man's refusal to accept hospital treatment after suffering cardiac arrest, possible head injuries A man in central China has captivated social media after he collapsed from a heart attack at a railway station and the first thing he said upon being revived was "I need to rush to work". The incident unf...

2025-02-10T10:24:04Z

China ‘blood donation king’ known for making 313 donations, seeks public help after a stroke

Yang, driven by his dream of being a doctor, believes donating blood also saves lives A man in southwestern China, affectionately dubbed the "blood donation king" for his remarkable achievement of donating blood over 300 times in the past two decades, is now seeking public financial support after suffering a stroke. Yang Xiuwei, 59, a resident of C...

2025-02-14T01:10:36Z

Is Intelligence Genetic? Exploring How Genes Affect Brain Development and IQ with Dr. Lee LJ

In this chapter of the ‘Ask the Expert’ series, the Chief Scientific Officer of Nutrigene, Dr. Lee LJ, answers common questions about how genetic factors affect brain development.

2025-02-05T12:46:55Z

Use Heating Pads a Lot? Beware of "Toasted Skin" Syndrome

When the temperature is just about freezing outside, it's natural to want to cozy up by the fire or warm up with your trusty heating pad or blanket.

2025-02-06T19:42:59Z

Is TikTok's "3-2-1" Workout Method Legit? Here's What Experts Think

Social media loves a quantitative workout trend.

2024-05-21T18:34:32Z

14 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best French Fries

These chains take their fries seriously, turning a simple side into the star of the meal.

2025-02-13T13:06:36Z

The world hair transplant capital is in Turkey, but is clinics’ golden age nearing an end?

Istanbul is a hub for hair transplants, with 5,000 clinics seeing patients from around the world. But competition from elsewhere is rising Men with bloody, bandaged scalps are a striking feature of Istanbul's bustling cityscape, whether they are strolling along the shopping streets or posing in front of its landmarks. The Turkish metropolis straddl...

2025-02-10T06:54:07Z

The five dishes kids should master at every age

Are children’s cooking skills evaporating? Nutrition experts think so. Recipes are no longer passed down the generations like they once were, as time-poor households cook less from scratch and increasingly rely on convenience foods. And as cooking lessons in schools decline, experts say many children miss out on basic culinary knowledge. So, what d...

2025-02-13T14:08:09Z

7 Worst Grocery Chains For Your Wallet

These stores are notorious for high prices, even when inflation is cooling down.

2025-02-13T13:06:56Z

Hong Kong artist paints the mentally ill so people can better understand them

Retired Hong Kong psychiatric nurse Chu Hing-wah, exhibiting now at Hanart TZ Gallery, wants to use his experiences to battle misconceptions Ninety-year-old retired psychiatric nurse Chu Hing-wah spent a third of his life training and working in hospitals. Witnessing the plight of psychiatric patients from 1963 to 1992 left him deeply touched and i...

2025-02-10T05:09:19Z

15 Things Every Good Neighbor Does

Get your cup of sugar ready.

2024-01-02T05:18:26Z

15 Pre-Workout Snacks You Can Prep Ahead of Time

Prep these easy pre-workout snacks ahead of time so you feel energized for every workout

2024-01-02T05:18:23Z

7 Dollar General Products That Shoppers Call the Store's Best-Kept Secrets

You’ve been sleeping on Dollar General’s incredible food bargains.

2025-02-13T12:21:03Z

The Best Puzzles for Adults to Order Right Now

From trendy to artsy to fun, here are the best puzzles for every level.

2024-01-02T05:18:26Z

Miscarriage: Causes, Signs, and Symptoms according to Dr. Smily Lock

In this chapter of the ‘Ask the Expert’ series, Dr. Smily Lock, a medical professional, answers questions about miscarriage

2025-02-05T11:33:12Z

The Emotional Stages of a Breakup, According to a Therapist

You've probably heard of the five stages of grief, which were first developed by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her book "On Death and Dying."

2025-02-13T22:46:56Z

Teddi Mellencamp diagnosed with multiple brain tumours

Teddi Mellencamp is to undergo surgery after being diagnosed with multiple brain tumours. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posted a statement to Instagram on Wednesday in which she shared that she had been suffering from "severe and debilitating headaches" for several weeks. "Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitaliz...

2025-02-13T07:13:27Z

Morning Sickness During Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope According to A Fertility Specialist

In this chapter of the ‘Ask the Expert’ series, Medical Director, Dr. Navdeep Singh Pannu answers common questions about managing morning sickness.

2025-02-05T11:33:11Z

The #1 Unhealthiest Dessert at 16 Popular Restaurant Chains

These over-the-top desserts pack more sugar, fat, and calories than an entire meal.

2025-02-13T13:07:05Z

Low Libido in Men: How Weight and Lifestyle Impact Sexual Health

Low libido in men? Your weight, diet, and hormones might be the reason. Here’s how to turn things around fast!

2025-02-11T12:49:25Z

Child Immunisation in Singapore: Ways to Protect Your Little One According to A Medical Doctor of Pediatrics

In this chapter of the ‘Ask the Expert’ series, a Medical Doctor of Pediatrics Katrina Heng answers some questions about child immunisation.

2025-02-05T12:43:54Z

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor 'fighting as hard as he can' amid cancer battle

The band has given an update on guitarist Andy Taylor's health. Andy, 62, was diagnosed with stage-four metastatic prostate cancer in 2018. Now bandmate Simon Le Bon has given an update on his health. "As you probably know, he's got prostate cancer," Simon, 66, said during a press conference at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. "I'm sure he woul...

2025-02-14T01:13:45Z

I Got a Reiki Haircut and It Changed My Hair - and My Energy

I moved to Los Angeles two years ago, and since then, I've done a lot of "LA" things.

2025-02-11T14:15:51Z

How to Break Up With Someone, According to Relationship Experts

Deciding to end a relationship is never easy, but knowing how to break up with someone may be even harder.

2024-03-19T17:35:38Z

Walking yoga: Everything you need to know

Walking yoga is the practice of adopting simple yoga techniques like breathwork, meditation and mindfulness to enrich your regular stroll. Walking yoga combines the physical benefits of walking and the calm focus of yoga. If this practice appeals to you, read on for everything you need to know about the practice. What is walking yoga? According to ...

2025-02-11T12:38:12Z

I Tried 9 Fake Meats and the Best Tasted Just Like the Real Thing

From burgers to bacon, I taste-tested plant-based meats to find the best of the bunch.

2025-02-13T16:06:08Z

Costco Shoppers Say These 5 Grocery Stores Are Actually Better

From cheaper produce to better specialty items, these grocery stores are winning over Costco members.

2025-02-13T15:21:14Z