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Artery widening, not blockages, linked to common stroke
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that challenges long-held assumptions about the causes of a common type of stroke, offering clues as to why widely used treatments may not work. The study found that the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries does not appear to cause lacunar ischaemic stroke, w...
2 ‘Necessary Lies’ Every Loving Relationship Needs, By A Psychologist
InnovationScience2 ‘Necessary Lies’ Every Loving Relationship Needs, By A PsychologistByMark Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 09:30am EDTMost people would frame lying as a danger to relationships. But according to research, some forms of dishonesty may actually help couples preserve their love. Here’s why.gettyHonesty and transparency are treated a...
Millennial Men Are Rethinking 'Aging Well'
Bloomberg Pursuits editor of Global Luxury coverage Chris Rovzar joined Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo on Bloomberg This Weekend to explain the concept of "Hotspan", the idea of maintaining fitness, functionality, and good looks, well into older age. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fitness influencer says one simple habit can help anyone get back in shape
Fitness influencer and trainer Mark Langowski, known on social media as @bodybymark, hosted a pushup and plank competition in New York City this week, where he urged the public to get up and get moving.On his platform of nearly two million Instagram followers, Langowski asks fit people to share their workout routines. He was able to meet more in-shape New Yorkers at his Washington Square Park meet-up, in partnership with Oikos yogurt on May 12.A male and a female winner who achieved the most pus...
'My daughter is 14. She could be in a bathroom with an 18-year-old man... she feels vulnerable.' Mother speaks out as yet another school moves to controversial mixed-gender bathrooms
'My daughter is 14. She could be in a bathroom with an 18-year-old man... she feels vulnerable.' Mother speaks out as yet another school moves to controversial mixed-gender bathrooms By JAMIE MCCARRON Published: 13:26, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 13:26, 17 May 2026 e-mail
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda an 'emergency of international concern'
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern”, posing risks to neighbouring countries. The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency, but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk for further spread. The UN health agency said in a statement that 80 suspected deaths, eight labora...
Therapy culture is turning politics into a national nervous breakdown
Not long ago, a patient tried to explain to me why fantasies about President Donald Trump being killed didn’t really bother her. She wasn’t threatening violence herself, nor was she someone with a history of aggression. In many areas of life, she considered herself compassionate and morally thoughtful. But as she spoke, what struck me was how easily she justified sentiments that, directed toward almost any other public figure, would have seemed obviously disturbing."He’s dangerous," she told me....
'Hair loss impacted my self-esteem': LeT terrorist says he went for transplant in India
NEW DELHI: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist from Pakistan, who was arrested last month by the Srinagar Police after infiltrating into India, has told interrogators that he found life in the Valley completely different from what he had been taught in terrorist training camps, and even underwent hair restoration treatment as he had been dealing with severe hair loss for years.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know
DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.
Growing up unheard: The truth behind teenage ‘attitude’ and ‘mood swings’
Teenagers' emotions are often dismissed as drama or phases, but they can signify real stress, loneliness, or anxiety. A significant gap exists between how teens and adults communicate and experience pressure, especially with the rise of social media and intense academic competition. Understanding and listening without judgment are crucial for bridging this disconnect.
‘We’re not ready’: US lags on pandemic preparedness after Covid, experts say
Experts say slashed funding and growing misinformation are some of the greatest challenges facing public healthThe hantavirus outbreak, while unlikely to spark the next big pandemic, is shining a spotlight on the ways public health has deteriorated in the US: its ability to test for rare diseases, its expertise on outbreak prevention and response, its ability to battle misinformation and restore trust.“Assuming everything goes well in containing this outbreak, which I hope it does, the takeaway...
One clinic tracks the heavy toll Trump's immigration crackdown takes on mental health
Mental Health One clinic tracks the heavy toll Trump's immigration crackdown takes on mental health May 17, 20267:00 AM ET By Rhitu Chatterjee A child cries after his father is detained by federal agents as they left an immigration court hearing at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on August 26, 2025 in New York City. The Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues nationwide. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images As the Trum...
NHS are paying psychotic killers to give patient care advice, investigation uncovers
NHS trusts have been paying psychiatric offenders to give patient care advice, a new investigation has uncovered.The offences include individuals who have committed homicide to guide patient care.Multiple cases have emerged where violent offenders promoted as "patient experts" either went on to kill following their discharge or offered advice on care despite having previously taken lives.The practice stems from NHS England's "recovery approach", which was the centre of a Telegraph investigation....
Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots’ in surprising areas
A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.There are currently no cases of hantavirus in the U.S. that are linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.
NHS faces thousands of discrimination claims from female staff after tribunal finds it wrongly allowed transgender women to use single-sex toilets
NHS faces thousands of discrimination claims from female staff after tribunal finds it wrongly allowed transgender women to use single-sex toiletsBy DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 11:07, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 11:07, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern
InnovationScienceWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak A Public Health Emergency Of International ConcernByJohn Drake,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Drake is a professor at the University of Georgia. Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 05:54am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Medical staff are sterilised before entering the isolation unit at a hospital in Bundibugyo, west...
Doctors say deadly rat virus could spread through Britain's sewers - as passengers of hantavirus-ravaged cruise ship start self-isolation
Doctors say deadly rat virus could spread through Britain's sewers - as passengers of hantavirus-ravaged cruise ship start self-isolationDo YOU have a story? Email william.g.hallowell@dailymail.co.uk Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By WILL HALLOWELL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:49, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 10:49, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Dubai Police warn of viral videos promoting excessive energy drink consumption
Dubai Police have issued an urgent warning over a series of viral social media videos promoting the excessive consumption of energy drinks, cautioning that the online trends pose severe health risks to children and young people.The force’s Cybercrime Department, operating under the General Department of Criminal Investigation, stated that certain digital content is being created solely to drive views and engagement, with no regard for the physical or behavioural consequences on impressionable vi...
Eight easy hobbies that slow brain ageing
Have you practiced your singing today? Enjoyed a spot of painting? If so you might be helping to keep the ageing process at bay. Research has found people who engaged in artistic activities at least once a week seemed to age up to four per cent more slowly than those who rarely did. Last week’s study by University College London (UCL) analysed survey and blood test results from 3,556 adults taken from the UK Household Longitudinal Study, using epigenetic clocks, which measure DNA chemical chang...
Chinese control of lifesaving drugs is a threat to UK security
This year has already been defined by major instability and potential long-term damage to global supply chains, which has raised critical questions about how we secure supply lines for our most vital needs. While European and American leaders obsess over securing vital components and resources for technologies and munitions of the future – as demonstrated this past week at the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, where rare earths and semiconductors dominated the agenda – they are ignoring another criti...