If You Have to Prioritize One, Should You Sleep or Exercise?
2025-12-22
Both are important. But if you have to rank one over the other, this study can give you a clue on what to do…Read MoreContinue Reading
What the Health? From KFF Health News: Time’s Up for Expanded ACA Tax Credits
2025-12-21
A last-minute push from Democrats and four moderate Republicans will force a House vote on renewing enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, but not until January. That means millions will have to choose between paying dramatically more or dropping coverage next year. Meanwhile…Read MoreContinue Reading
Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
2025-12-21
Sharon Barbour Health correspondent A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, the government’s medicines regulator has warned. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told healthcare providers in a patient safety alert earlier this month that the shortage followed manufacturingContinue Reading
Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome—but increasing activity later is beneficial too
2025-12-21
A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at age 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity remains low. However, physical activity in early late adulthood, especially muscle strengthening exercises, may mitigate the risks associated with earlierContinue Reading
How do cold weather health alerts work?
2025-12-21
Getty Images Amber and yellow cold health alerts have already been issued across much of England this winter. The alerts warn the public when low temperatures pose a potential risk to health. How does the weather health alert system work? The weather alert service is run by the UK HealthContinue Reading