The new field of naturopathic medicine may soon face an existential crisis as a key accreditor for these college program titles. Last week, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity voted 12 to zero against renewing the Council on Natural Medical Education’s recognition due to concerns about student outcomes at member institutions. While … Read more
Palmerston North Hospital. (file photo) Image: The last remaining doctors in the gastroenterology department at Palmerston North Hospital are leaving Concerns have been expressed about a postcode lottery for patient care Health NZ says it is filling gaps in the department by drawing on staff from across the country, and recruiting new specialists. Doctors at … Read more
Amanda Millman knows who to call when someone receives a breast cancer diagnosis and needs an appointment as soon as possible. He also knows how to navigate long wait times to see a specialist or how to get prior authorization for surgery. A year ago, Melman combined her hospitality background with her medical experience to … Read more
A study suggests that walking for the bus can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia. Brief bouts of vigorous exercise, such as jogging for the bus, playing with children or climbing stairs, all have health benefits, according to researchers in China. The study involved 96,408 people who participated in the UK Biobank study … Read more
By Sean Wooler, Executive Health Editor Published: 19:05 EDT, 29 March 2026 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 29 March 2026 Even short exercises such as walking to the bus can cut the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by up to half, a study suggests. Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just … Read more
Get the popular science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, finds, and DIY tips are posted six days a week. In Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, “The Princess and the Nun,” a prince tests whether a young woman is really a princess. Her mother (the queen) places a pea at the bottom of the woman’s bed, under … Read more
Mr Knox was later diagnosed with moderate lung disease, and believed previous scans and tests were inconsistent with asthma and that a CT scan carried out in January 2019 should have prompted further tests. The trust admitted that if more “higher medical information” had been available over the years Mr Noakes had been treated, several … Read more
A personal trainer turned fitness mogul reveals why so many gyms in the UK are ‘failing’ their members and how he is tackling the crisis with his fast-growing business. Speaking to GB News, Transform Hub founder and CEO James Calderbank broke down how he ended up operating dozens of gyms across the country and his … Read more
No, Brandon Nelson didn’t have to die. Brandon Nelson was an excellent student at Santa Monica High School. (Courtesy of the Nelson Family) In itself, that fact might drive those who love Nelson to the edge of sanity. But as the 26-year-old’s death left a terrible hole in California’s mental health care system — especially … Read more
Potato chips. pastry Bottled water. If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed that even the most unlikely produce now comes in protein-enhanced versions. Protein mixing—the social media-fueled trend to maximize dietary protein at every opportunity—shows no sign of slowing down. That’s in part because the federal government has weighed in with … Read more