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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Most symptoms of prostate cancer are similar to the signs of an enlarged prostate – a very common occurrence in older age. However, if the cancer is left to spread to other

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2020 — Levels of some small molecules called metabolites in the body may affect your risk of stroke, a new analysis suggests. Metabolites come from the food people eat, and they cause chemical processes within the bodies and microbes. An analysis of previously published studies found that the levels of 10 of

Related story Chrissy Teigen Shares Her 1-Dough-3-Cookies Recipe for Holiday Baking If you observe both the Jewish and Christian holidays, you can plan on dedicating the middle of December to celebrations. That means you can hang up colorful ornaments while eating latkes by the fireplace. If you only observe the Jewish Festival of Lights, you

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2020 — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention delivered some good news and some bad news on Wednesday: The recommended length of quarantine after exposure to the new coronavirus has been shortened, but Americans are again being asked to avoid any and all travel during the coming holiday season. The

The crockpot (a.k.a. slow cooker) is great because you just throw ingredients in, set it, and forget it. (Until it’s time to eat.) Pretty much as low-maintenance as it gets. If you’re a vegan, though, you might not think that the crockpot is your thing. I don’t blame you; there are so many meat-focused slow

Doctors need to keep a close eye on babies that are born prematurely, and brain oxygenation is perhaps the most important thing to monitor. Up to 50 percent of premature babies suffer brain damage, leading to neurological problems. Researchers at Delft University of Technology have now developed a wireless sensor that monitors the health of

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therapies to treat the pain that results from the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions joints, there are no available therapies to modify the course of the disease. However, working in a mouse model of the disorder, researchers at Washington

Since September, the Food and Drug Administration has approved seven COVID-19 tests that yield results in 30 minutes or less, offering hope for vast improvements in test access and efficiency throughout the U.S. Most of these are antigen tests that look for viral proteins and can be processed on portable machines or cards. The idea

The coming of winter means cooler temperatures, shorter days and flu shots. While no one looks forward to a vaccination, a study led by the University of California, Irvine, has found that either a sincere smile or a grimace can reduce the pain of a needle injection by as much as 40 percent. A genuine,

Aldi has confirmed they are stocking a new Super Tuscan, which is a wine style that the Duchess of Sussex has frequently noted as her favourite. Luckily for shoppers, the supermarket’s version – called Piccini Super Tuscan 2016 – comes in at a much purse friendlier price of just £9.99 compared to similar bottles that

The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with doses of the Pfizer vaccine planned to be distributed as soon as next week. On Wednesday, the U.K.'s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted a temporary authorization for emergency use to the coronavirus vaccine developed by

Are you trying to give your workout routine a final push before the end of the year? 2020 was the year for running, after all, so it could be fun to test the skills you’ve picked up during a year with limited access to gyms and studios. But be careful how hard you go, as most

Rebel Wilson may have reached her goal weight in her "Year of Health," but that doesn't mean she's going to stop focusing on her fitness. The Pitch Perfect star — who recently announced she had accomplished her goal of getting down to about 165 lbs. — opened up about her weight loss journey in an Instagram

Experts say this COVID-19 holiday season might be an opportunity to change the way you eat and exercise this time of year. They recommend you cook healthy foods as well as look for new ways to exercise. Experts add that taking care of your mental health is also important, so you should focus on positive

The FDA recently approved an app that claims to stop nightmares. The app, NightWare, uses heart rate and movement data to identify nightmares and vibrate users out of their dream states. Sleep experts said the vibrations would likely stop a nightmare, but won't address its root cause. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Nightmares are

A new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt or prevent the degenerative condition, has been identified in so-called ‘junk DNA’ by scientists at the University of Sheffield. The newly discovered genetic changes are present in up to one percent of MND patients. The pioneering research, published in the

Finding a gender-affirming doctor with the understanding necessary to treat transgender and nonbinary patients can be difficult. Here are four tips on how to find a gender-affirming doctor in your area.  Asking your local LGBTQ center or a friend can be a great way to start.  There is also a plethora of online lists of

A romantic relationship is similar to a healthy friendship in the sense that both are a two-way street. These connections are built on a strong rapport, cemented by a fair give-take routine, utmost support, and bonding. However, there is such a thing as a toxic friendship – perhaps you may feel that the relationship is

LONDON — There’s no stopping the perfumer Jo Malone — not lockdown nor retail closures nor a ban on travel to her newly opened stores in the Middle East and China. The London-based Malone has, over the past nine months of quarantine and restricted movement, built on her collaboration with Zara, opened a string of

MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2020 — Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) occurs more often among Black and Hispanic children than White children, according to a research letter published online Nov. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Ellen H. Lee, M.D., from the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and colleagues used