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Pope Leo Hospitalised for Lung Surgery as Doctors Investigate Potentially Cancerous Growth
Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Doctors will examine the growth to determine whether it is malignant.
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NHS & UK Health
Trump's $90 Medicare Rebate Sounds Like Relief, but Millions of Older Americans Are Left Out
Trump's $90 (£68) Medicare rebate will help eligible Part B beneficiaries, but millions of older Americans and people receiving premium assistance are excluded.
Men's Health
Study Finds Talking to Women Can Temporarily Impair Men's Cognitive Performance
A resurfaced study suggests men may experience a temporary decline in working memory after interactions with women, particularly when focused on making a favourable impression.
Nutrition & Healthy Living
Popular Workout Powder Recalled Over Illegal Amphetamine Compound Linked to Heart Attack Risks
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of one lot of RAPTURE pre-workout powder after testing found illegal DMAA, a stimulant linked to potentially severe cardiovascular risks.
From the Internet
Jeffrey Epstein 'Lookalike' Gets DNA Test in Israel, Claims Florida Cannot Manipulate the Results
Peter Simel, known as Palm Beach Pete, claims he took a new DNA test in Israel as a disputed election letter fuels controversy.
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Ask the Doctor
Can You Get Mounjaro on the NHS? Who Qualifies for the Weight-Loss Injection in 2026 and Who Misses Out
Can you get Mounjaro on the NHS? Learn who qualifies in the UK, how eligibility works, what to ask your GP and how much private prescriptions cost.
Symptoms & Conditions
Grace Helbig's Leg Numbness Led Doctors to Discover Brain Tumours: Here's What Experts Want You to Know
Comedian and YouTuber Grace Helbig said doctors discovered two operable brain tumours after she sought emergency care for leg numbness. Surgery was scheduled for 14 October 2026.
Healthy Ageing
Grandmother of 12 Held a Plank for Hours, Showing Why Muscle Loss With Age Deserves More Attention
DonnaJean Wilde, a 61-year-old grandmother from Canada, set a women's plank record, while experts stress that healthy ageing also depends on strength, balance and everyday mobility.