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Surgeon operates on patient 1,000 miles away

A prostate cancer patient in Gibraltar has been operated on remotely by a surgeon in London. On Wednesday, Prof Prokar Dasgupta, a leading robotic urological surgeon, performed a prostatectomy – a surgical removal of the prostate – on Paul Buxton, who was more than 1,000 miles away. The surgeon said it was “almost as if I was there”, with a lag tim...

2026-03-06T06:35:41Z

India launches its largest-ever HPV vaccine drive to combat cervical cancer

India has launched the largest HPV vaccination drive in history, targeting 12 million teenage girls a year in an effort to tackle sky-high rates of cervical cancer. Roughly one in four global cases of cervical cancer, which is caused almost exclusively by infection by human papillomavirus (HPV), is reported in India. Every year over 130,000 Indian ...

2026-03-05T18:15:50Z

7 chain restaurants with the best fried calamari with marinara

From Olive Garden to Legal Sea Foods, these chain restaurants serve crispy fried calamari with marinara worth ordering every time.

2026-03-05T13:50:30Z

UK launches first bird flu vaccine trial for poultry

The UK government has launched its first trial of a bird flu vaccine for poultry as it looks for ways to control a disease that has decimated flocks. The trial, which began on Thursday, will involve immunising a small group of turkeys against H5N1 bird flu under the supervision of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The...

2026-03-05T00:05:40Z

7 best frozen fried fish fillets made with real fish

From Gorton’s to Trader Joe’s, these frozen fried fish fillets are made with real whole fish—not minced seafood blends.

2026-03-05T13:50:28Z

Over 80? This common diet habit may lower your odds of reaching 100

A study of adults over 80 found abstaining from meat was linked to lower longevity. Learn how adding eggs, dairy, or fish can change the results.

2026-03-05T14:05:29Z

7 best frozen beef tacos in grocery stores

From El Monterey to Don Lee Farms, these frozen beef tacos and taquitos get rave reviews for flavor, crunch, and convenience.

2026-03-05T16:50:37Z

Labour on track to hit NHS waiting list pledge in 20 years

Labour on track to hit NHS waiting list pledge ... in 20 years

2026-03-06T06:05:46Z

3 chain restaurants with the best beef noodle dishes, according to chefs

From P.F. Chang’s to Din Tai Fung, chefs reveal the chain restaurants serving the most flavorful, satisfying beef noodle dishes.

2026-03-05T13:05:30Z

Six red flags for sepsis you should never ignore

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body overreacts to an infection and starts attacking its own tissues and organs. Having a pre-existing health condition raises the risk of sepsis, as can a history of extensive antibiotic exposure. The UK Sepsis Trust reports that sepsis leads to around 48,000 deaths every year, more than lung can...

2024-09-17T12:00:48Z

Weight-loss drugs could be used to treat addiction

Weight-loss drugs could treat addiction to alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, research shows. Experts believe the way the medicines work on the brain’s reward pathway reduces cravings for many different substances. Weight-loss drugs include glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), which help people feel fuller by mimicking the natural hormon...

2026-03-05T06:50:14Z

Mickey Thomas interview: I could have done more in my career if I wasn’t a little mad

If it had not been for Mickey Thomas there might not have been Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham or, as Thomas calls it, the “greatest story in the history of this country’s football”. We are at the Racecourse Ground and the stories tumble from the loveable Thomas. Now 71 he is fully recovered from oesophageal cancer – spending 21 days in...

2026-03-06T07:05:57Z

Why your scalp needs a skincare routine too – and the products that truly make a difference

2026 is the year of the horse after all - and they've got great hair.

2026-03-01T00:36:05Z

5 chain restaurants with the best fried fish and hush puppies

From Captain D’s to Bubba Gump, these chain restaurants serve the best fried fish and hush puppies for a Southern-style feast.

2026-03-05T11:50:32Z

A neurologist claims Gen Z has a lower IQ than millennials

Generation Z would be less intelligent than its parents For the first time since cognitive development data began to be collected in the late 19th century, an entire generation is showing lower intellectual results than its parents. That is the assessment made by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and former teacher, before a United States ...

2026-03-05T15:16:16Z

I’m a longevity doctor. This is why I’ll never give up alcohol

The Balance Rehab Clinic’s Swiss hub and the president of the Swiss Society for Anti Ageing Medicine and Prevention (SSAAMP), has spent 15 years specialising in longevity. Contrary to the modern belief that abstinence is best for health, the 58-year-old enjoys occasionally drinking beer and wine with friends. He lives in Brunnen with his wife and h...

2026-03-05T10:05:42Z

7 best bacon brands with no added sugar

From Applegate to Niman Ranch, these bacon brands have no added sugar and deliver rich, smoky flavor without the sweetness.

2026-03-05T14:35:33Z

How much fat you should eat a day and what foods to eat, plus why your brain needs it

Fat is vital, but it must be the right sort. Experts explain why that is, what the best foods to eat are, and how many grams you should eat This is the 82nd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. Should we eat a high-fat or low-fat diet for health? This debat...

2026-02-09T08:33:42Z

Mary Berry: 'Picking flowers is the best natural health cure there is'

Mary Berry: ‘Picking flowers is the best natural health cure there is’

2026-03-04T07:05:31Z

This scientist has the secret to lasting weight loss (and it’s not counting calories)

Anyone who’s fought a lifelong battle of the bulge – cutting calories, working out – might wonder why they still can’t lose weight. That’s because, according to Dr Jason Fung, a practising kidney specialist, based in Toronto, Canada, the physiology of obesity is far more complex than “eat less, move more.” In his 2016 multi-million copy bestseller,...

2026-03-04T08:05:48Z

5 chain restaurants with the best fried chicken and mac and cheese

From Popeyes to Chick-fil-A, these chain restaurants serve crispy fried chicken with rich, creamy mac and cheese.

2026-03-05T12:20:28Z

4 chain restaurants with the best fish and chips, according to chefs

Find out which four popular chain restaurants serve up the most crave-worthy fish and chips, according to the expert opinion of a chef.

2026-03-05T13:05:29Z

My garden brings both hope and pain since my husband died

It has been four months since cancer took my husband, Jules, from me. Four months of waking each morning to that same flat feeling, a certain sadness with a definite low hum of anxiety that settles before I’ve even opened my eyes. The house is too quiet. The bed is too wide. Tea comes from a flask now. And then I hear the birds. They’re his birds, ...

2026-03-06T07:05:53Z

Build the perfect plate for better heart health with these expert tips

Despite knowing all there is to know about a healthy diet, nutritionist Kristen Stavridis found herself feeling groggy and sluggish five years ago. “I was following a high-protein, low-carb diet and my fibre intake decreased dramatically,” she says. “I was so bloated and my skin was breaking out. My mood was all over the place.” Stavridis decided t...

2026-03-05T12:05:45Z

Autism spectrum now so inclusive it is meaningless, says expert

Autism should not be considered a “spectrum”, according to one of the architects of the theory. Dame Uta Frith, a pioneer of research that underpins our understanding of autism, said the spectrum was now so “accommodating” it was “completely meaningless”. The 84-year-old said while the factual definition of autism remained, the interpretation of th...

2026-03-05T16:55:48Z

5 chain restaurants with the best fried catfish plates

From Cracker Barrel to Fixins Soul Kitchen, these chain restaurants serve the crispiest, most flavorful fried catfish plates.

2026-03-04T14:20:41Z

5 best frozen Angus beef burger patties with no fillers

From Omaha Steaks to Bubba and ButcherBox, these frozen Angus beef burger patties are made without fillers and packed with flavor.

2026-03-04T14:35:29Z

Are you addicted to social media? How to recognise it and deal with your non-stop scrolling

Social media addiction is not officially registered as a mental illness, but it affects adults and children. Here are tips on cutting down Social media addiction has been compared to addiction to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there is some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause...

2026-02-23T11:33:35Z

Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell reveals cancer diagnosis

Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. Campbell, who did not disclose what kind of cancer he has, said that the news of his diagnosis came as a shock. "Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it's referred to as an 'opportunity,' so let's go with that, I'm having one of those," Campbell wr...

2026-03-03T06:00:59Z

Maternity care is failing. My five-point plan can fix it

Reading Baroness Amos’s interim report into the safety of NHS maternity services, I found myself groaning inwardly. Not because what it said wasn’t true. But after so many inquiries into the same issue, it just felt like “here we go again”. Many of those inquiries were commissioned by me when I was health secretary, including those into failings at...

2026-03-04T09:05:38Z

Should you retire? The mental health benefits of working past traditional retirement age

More seniors in Hong Kong like Benny Ratnani are working past 65 not just for financial reasons, but to retain self-esteem and self-worth Benny Ratnani celebrated his 75th birthday this week, but he still works over 70 hours a week at his company, which he founded in Hong Kong in 1982. The sole proprietor and chairman of Bee Dee Manufacturing trave...

2026-03-04T03:18:40Z

My physio told me to buy a laptop stand to improve posture and avoid back pain – these are the best

The products or services listed have been independently tested by our journalists. We earn a commission from the affiliate links in this article. Read more > As a freelance journalist, I write from loads of different places, from my desk at home, to coffee shops, the gym, planes and hotel rooms. This means my MacBook Air and I need a good setup to ...

2026-03-04T11:40:59Z

2 chain restaurants serving prime rib under $31

Texas Roadhouse and Outback Steakhouse both serve slow-roasted prime rib under $31, complete with classic steakhouse sides.

2026-03-05T11:50:25Z

How magnetic heating technology could be a new cancer-fighting weapon

America's Mayo Clinic is testing Israeli technology that targets solid tumours with fast-rising heat in a process it calls hyperthermia Anyone who has used an induction cooker is halfway to understanding Mayo Clinic's new experimental approach to killing cancer cells. The health system, based in the US state of Minnesota, announced that it is the f...

2026-02-21T11:33:33Z

A week in Austin, TX on a $50,000 salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.This week: a self-employed clinical mental health therapist who makes $50,000 per year and spends some of it on a $85 pizza outing!This Money Diary was written in the summer of 2025. If you’d like to submit your own Money Diary, you...

2026-03-04T12:29:49Z

8 Best Fago de Chão Orders, According to Chefs

Find out which cuts of meat, sides, and desserts are must-haves at Fogo de Chão. Top chefs reveal their favorite orders.

2026-03-05T12:35:35Z

6 chain restaurants with bigger fried shrimp baskets than any other chain

From Red Lobster to Captain D’s, these chain restaurants serve the biggest fried shrimp baskets loaded with crispy seafood and sides.

2026-03-04T16:35:40Z

The effects of ultra-processed foods (and what to eat instead)

Ultra-processed foods now dominate global diets. In some developed countries, like the UK, Canada, and the US, they account for more than half of what people eat. That figure tends to surprise people, largely because most have never stopped to consider what ultra-processed food actually means. That means many are eating far more of it than they rea...

2026-03-04T13:01:18Z

Rodents and insects found at Trump golf resort

Rodents and insects were spotted at one of Donald Trump’s golf resorts by inspectors, a health department report has revealed. The Trump National Golf Club Westchester, in Briarcliff Manor, New York, was issued with five health code violations following an inspection in November last year, it has emerged. Westchester County Department of Health sai...

2026-03-04T17:30:46Z

Middle East conflict to hit UK supply of painkillers and blood pressure drugs

War in the Middle East is set to worsen shortages of painkillers and blood pressure drugs in the UK, pharmacists say. Health industry leaders said the impact of the conflict involving Iran, the US, Israel and other countries in the Middle East would exacerbate ongoing supply issues. So far this year, UK pharmacies have struggled to secure stocks of...

2026-03-04T17:25:38Z

NHS needs to access breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs

NHS ‘needs to access breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs’

2026-03-05T21:20:40Z

Liam Neeson's son Daniel Neeson undergoes heart surgery

Liam Neeson's son Daniel Neeson has undergone surgery for a congenital heart defect. The 29-year-old revealed on Instagram on Tuesday that he was born with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), a condition where the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of three. While Daniel has had his heart carefully monitored for years, after he began to experience "s...

2026-03-04T11:00:57Z

Indian mother’s health journey, Hong Kong icon’s path to stardom: 7 lifestyle highlights

From tai sui rituals in the Year of the Horse to Hong Kong's walking trend, here are seven stories from SCMP's recent reporting We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. She lost 24kg in 7 months, then became a bo...

2026-02-05T07:33:39Z

5 chain restaurants with the best fried okra plates

From Cracker Barrel to Gus’s and Golden Chick, these chain restaurants serve the best fried okra plates in the South.

2026-03-04T13:50:29Z

Could a £2,300 high-tech mattress improve my sleep enough to justify the price tag?

The products or services listed have been independently tested by our journalists. We earn a commission from the affiliate links in this article. Read more > Simba Hybrid Ultra Score: 4.5/5 Pros Excellent temperature regulation Zoned support helps with back and neck pain Support goes right the way to the edge Can’t feel your partner turn over Cons ...

2026-03-04T15:50:34Z

Teddi Mellencamp hospitalised with rare condition amid cancer battle

Teddi Mellencamp was recently hospitalised after waking up with "sores all over (her) body". The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star revealed to her podcast host Tamra Judge on this week's episode of their Two T's in a Pod show that she recently spent a few days in the hospital. "I thought I had the flu. And then I woke up one day and my w...

2026-03-05T11:16:00Z

‘I had the energy of someone 10 years younger’: The benefits of a ‘biohacking’ holiday

It’s hard to feel much worse than when tired and jet-lagged from the 16-hour flight to Thailand. Perhaps only after then spending two nights at a party hotel. So when I checked into Sri Panwa, a resort that offers guests biohacking treatments at its on-site clinic, I was pretty excited by the potential for improvement. Rather than shorten my life b...

2026-03-04T11:15:47Z

TCM bar in China makes customers' drinks based on its doctor’s diagnoses

Shanghai bar Niang Qing is one of many new traditional Chinese medicine bars that offer bespoke wellness to China's stressed-out youth In a softly lit Shanghai bar, graduate student Helen Zhao stretches out both wrists to have her pulse taken - the first step in ordering the house special, a bespoke "health" cocktail based on traditional Chinese me...

2026-02-16T11:33:36Z

7 chain restaurants with the best honey BBQ ribs

From Famous Dave’s to 4 Rivers and Sonny’s, these chain restaurants serve the best honey BBQ ribs with sweet, smoky flavor.

2026-03-04T13:05:47Z

Seven surprising health benefits of saffron, from weight loss to better sleep

If you’re a fan of saffron-scented, golden-tinted food and drink, you may be doing your wellbeing – along with your tastebuds – a favour. The latest research supports what the ancients firmly believed: that spice racks were also medicine cabinets, with saffron among the most prized remedies. Widely enjoyed today in a range of sweet and savoury food...

2026-03-05T09:55:44Z