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Standing desks have gained popularity as a solution to the health risks of prolonged sitting at work. However, a new study suggests that standing for extended periods may not be as beneficial as once thought and could even pose health risks. The research, involving over 80,000 adults in the UK,…

The government is considering a plan to send job coaches to visit mental health patients in hospitals to help them return to work, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced. This initiative follows trials in which employment advisers offered support, such as CV writing and interview preparation, in hospitals. Kendall…

New research from UK allergy and aviation medicine experts has dispelled the belief that nut allergens are spread through airplane ventilation systems. Their findings suggest that food-induced allergic reactions are significantly rarer during flights than on the ground. The study, published Tuesday in Archives of Disease in Childhood, shows that…

Fat Joe has lost nearly 200 pounds in recent years, and he’s sharing the secrets behind his impressive transformation. At the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, Joe opened up to Us Weekly about the role Ozempic and dietary changes played in his weight loss journey. “Ozempic says you may only…

The back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton, have left many Floridians grappling with immense loss and distress. In the aftermath, many are turning to the American Red Cross for critical health services as they begin to rebuild their lives. Diane St. Denis, a Disaster Health Service Manager with the Red Cross…

At first glance, the two buildings at the end of a street in Los Angeles appear ordinary, with tall brown walls and large glass windows that barely reflect the sunlight. The street itself might seem unremarkable, but a closer look reveals expensive cars filling almost every parking spot. These buildings…

More than 230 health care professionals, including doctors and nurses, have called on former President Donald Trump to release his medical records. Their request follows Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent disclosure of her health information. In an open letter dated October 13, first reported by CBS News, the health professionals…

Millions of older workers in the UK are facing financial uncertainty as they approach retirement, largely due to a significant drop in employment rates as they enter the final years of their working lives, according to a new review by the Centre for Ageing Better. The charity’s review highlights that…

A new study reveals that an oral nanotherapy could potentially reduce the small intestine’s ability to absorb fat, offering a promising approach to treat diet-related obesity. Although the therapy is still in its early stages, its success in humans could revolutionize obesity treatment. In 2022, 43% of adults worldwide were…

Mena Suvari has revealed she was forced to give up her vegan diet after experiencing serious health issues. During a recent appearance on the Dinner’s on Me podcast, host Jesse Tyler Ferguson asked Suvari whether she still followed a vegan lifestyle while they were at a café. In response, the…