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Why the weighing scale at doctor's clinic raises blood pressure

Why the weighing scale at doctors clinic raises blood pressure

UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish receives 7 patients from Gaza

Al Arish: The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish received seven patients from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts under "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3".With the latest arrivals, the total number of patients treated at the hospital has risen to 73, along with their companions, since the reopening of the Rafah crossing in early February. Medical teams began examinations and treatment plans upon their arrival.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gul...

Wellwishers donate more than £25,000 to charity after ultra marathon runner died trying to beat record for 234-mile route in memory of his friend

Wellwishers donate more than £25,000 to charity after ultra marathon runner died trying to beat record for 234-mile route in memory of his friendHave YOU got a story? Email Sam.Lawley@dailymail.co.uk By SAM LAWLEY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:20, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 11:30, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Professor says doing 2 things make you wake up at 3am each night

Professor says doing 2 things make you wake up at 3am each night'Many people find themselves waking at roughly the same time each night and start to wonder whether something is wrong with their sleep'CommentsNewsBen Hurst11:29, 16 Apr 2026Updated 11:33, 16 Apr 2026View ImagePeople who wake up every night at 3am could be doing a number of things wrong, a sleep expert said(Image: Getty)A professor has explained why people might be waking up at 3am every night - and said doing two things...

Bears NFL Draft big board: Options for GM Ryan Poles on all 3 days

The pool of players in play for the Chicago Bears in the first round of next week’s draft is as big as it’s been in a long time.That’s what happens when you win the division and have the 25th pick. Usually — as in, seven of the past 11 drafts — the Bears have had a top-10 pick. It’s a little easier to narrow the options.Advertisement

NHS makes progress ‘in spite of strikes’ as waits fall for fourth month in a row

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Donald Trump thinks diet soda "kills cancer cells"?

Donald Trump thinks diet soda kills cancer cells

What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?

What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesPoliticians often talk about the importance of economic growth. It matters because it affects things like pay increases for workers and the amount of tax the government raises to pay for services.However, many analysts are concerned that the UK economy is not growing fast enough, and are worried about the negative impact of the US-Israeli war with Iran. What is GDP and why...

Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’

Hong Kong’s education minister has said the surge in students diagnosed with mental illness partly reflects parents’ growing acceptance and openness about the issue, while academic pressures, social lives and physical health also play a role. The remarks by Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin came after the Education Bureau revealed that the number of secondary school students suffering from mental illness had doubled over the past five academic years, from 660 in the 2020-21 academic...

Vinod Kambli's health worsens: Sachin joins WhatsApp group raising support

Vinod Kamblis health worsens Sachin joins WhatsApp group raising support

BBC radio presenter, 53, died of an infection after road crash while on holiday with her family in Canada, inquest hears

BBC radio presenter, 53, died of an infection after road crash while on holiday with her family in Canada, inquest hearsBy ELEANOR MANN Published: 10:20, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 10:20, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Vinod Kambli’s health battle continues as brain clot leaves him at high stroke risk

Dubai: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli is reportedly still grappling with serious health concerns, with close friends revealing that he remains vulnerable to a potential brain stroke due to an existing clot.According to a report by The Times of India, Kambli has been living with a clot in his brain since his hospitalisation in Thane nearly 18 months ago. While his condition has not significantly deteriorated, the issue continues to affect his memory, with frequent lapses being attributed to...

UN rights chief backs reparations for slavery

Volker Turk has warned that efforts to advance reparatory justice are facing resistance in “certain quarters,” and urged countries to back Africa’s push Reparatory justice for historical crimes, including colonialism, enslavement, and the trade in enslaved Africans, is crucial to dismantling systemic racism, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said. Speaking at the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent on Tuesday, Turk linked present-day discrimination ag...

As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program

HealthWatch As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in family planning program .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Dr. Céline Gounder Dr. Céline Gounder Medical Correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical correspondent as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News. Read Fu...

UKHSA symptoms as infection causes 'around 50 deaths'

UKHSA symptoms as infection causes 'around 50 deaths'UKHSA has issued adviceCommentsNewsRory Poulter09:58, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued fresh advice(Image: Olga Rolenko via Getty Images)The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued some advice as people may face a painful and potentially serious condition.‌Brits who have had chickenpox may be at risk of shingles in later life, UKHSA said, and the infection can cause “severe pain”. It is al...

USFDA reconsiders peptide regulations, impacting wellness market

USFDA reconsiders peptide regulations impacting wellness market

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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing

The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) on Thursday termed the rising HIV cases in the country, particularly in Taunsa tehsil, alarming and directed that a detailed briefing be presented at the next meeting. Highlighting the situation in Taunsa, where 331 cases had been reported, the committee sought clarification on the matter. In 2025, a Tehsil Headquarter Hospital in Taunsa was linked to an HIV outbreak among children....

I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmate

I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmateNatalie Le Prevost had just spent £5,600 on IVF in Spain to have baby on her own - then things changedCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor09:43, 16 Apr 2026Updated 09:45, 16 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesNatalie Le Prevost gave up on dating and spent thousands on IVF in Spain to have a baby on her own(Image: SWNS)A nurse who had abandoned dating spent €6,500 (£5,655) on IVF treatment in Spain to become a single mother -...

Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come in

Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come inFrom this week dsome drivers will have to have tracking devices - and carsCommentsNewsBen Hurst09:40, 16 Apr 2026View ImageConcerns have been raised that Motability cars could be taken from users because of being driven too much(Image: Getty)Motability has given a new statement on concerns that driving for too long could lead to people losing their vehicles. The scheme has this week introduced...