Health
Joanna MorrisBBC Shared Data Unit Getty Images The number of children in drug and alcohol treatment has been rising since the coronavirus pandemic Three women whose teenage sons died after becoming addicted to drugs have told the BBC the system failed their children. Anita Morris, Nicola Howarth and Kate Roux spoke to the BBC as…
Hugh PymHealth editor BBC Guts have become a source of immense fascination. Social media influencers promote unproven supplements said to boost gut health, whilst milk and kombucha brands promise to nourish them with “good bacteria”. Some have dismissed the gut-obsession as a passing fad – however many doctors think that our gut microbiome might affect…
OpenAI has acquired the health-care technology startup Torch, the company announced on Monday. OpenAI purchased Torch for roughly $60 million, according to a source familiar with the deal who asked not to be named because the details are confidential. Torch was building a “unified medical memory” for artificial intelligence that aimed to bring a patient’s…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With an aggressive new strain spreading across the country, this year’s flu season has been marked by record-high hospitalizations and reportedly intense symptoms. As people look for ways to contain the spread, new research has found that a few simple factors can greatly reduce transmission. Researchers from…
When Becky Quick announced the CNBC Cures initiative, our effort to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve the lives of the 30 million people living with them, we knew the response would be big. We didn’t know it would be this big. The response has been amazing, overwhelming and humbling. Thank you for your interest —…
Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat?
Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GLP-1 has become a popular buzzword in the weight-loss community — but now some are touting “GLP-3s,” claiming they are taking obesity medications to the next level. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body that helps regulate blood sugar and…
The largest nurses strike in New York City history has started after negotiators for five major hospitals and the state nurses union failed to agree to a new contract. Nearly 15,000 nurses are walking off their job Monday at five privately-run hospitals: Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, Montifiore Einstein and NewYork-Presbyterian. …
Actor and television personality Archana Puran Singh is known for her infectious laughter and effortless screen presence. But behind the familiar smile lies a year marked by relentless physical pain, one she chose to face quietly, without complaints, while continuing to work. Currently vacationing in London with her family, Archana found herself overwhelmed with emotion…