Media grappling with new questions about how to cover a president’s health
Early in Donald Trump’s news conference Tuesday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked a question that surely baffled people who avoided social media for Labor Day. “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?” Doocy said to the president. Doocy was referring to speculation about Trump’s health that spread online during the […]
How to monitor your blood pressure at home — and red flags you shouldn’t ignore
This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some point in their lives. The “silent killer” damages blood vessels, raising the odds you’ll suffer a heart attack, heart failure, […]
Have high blood pressure? Here’s how to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke
Published on 01/09/2025 – 6:00 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Intensive efforts to bring down high blood pressure can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study has found. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue affecting an estimated 1.28 billion adults ages 30 to 79 worldwide. Left untreated, high […]
How to make your food last longer
Life is expensive these days. Really expensive. Especially when it comes to stocking up the pantry and filling the fridge, writes Claire Turnbull. Food prices have risen by around 5% in the past 12 months, with some basics like milk, butter and cheese among the biggest contributors. Unsurprisingly, many of us are really feeling the […]
Symptoms, treatments and how to stay safe
A concerning outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has led to several deaths and hundreds of infections this summer. In late July, an outbreak of the infection in Central Harlem was detected. Since then, six people have died and over 100 residents have been diagnosed with the disease in more than one zip […]
here’s how to make it easy
The trick is to make the healthy options easier and the less healthy ones a bit of a hassle, writes Claire Turnbull. Knowing and doing are two very different things. You might know that eating plenty of vegetables is good for you and even have this as one of your wellbeing goals, yet still not […]
Here’s how to fix it
Nearly everyone is overloaded with information these days. In each minute of every day, 138.9 million reels are played on Instagram and Facebook, according to a 2024 report by Domo called “Data Never Sleeps.” Consuming this much content on a daily basis has shown to have negative effects on a person’s ability to focus. Since 2004, […]
Phones are covered in germs. A tech expert explains how to clean them
We wash our hands, sanitise shopping trolleys and wipe down cafe tables. But what about our phones? We touch these devices dozens of times a day, and take them everywhere from the kitchen to the dining table, and even the bathroom, writes Australian academic and technology expert Meena Jha. Phones can be contaminated with many […]
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
WASHINGTON — When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County […]
How much coffee is too much coffee? Experts weigh in
Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every single day, according to data collected by the National Coffee Association in 2022, and the debate about how much is too much and whether or not any amount of caffeine is safe persists. But recent research shows that the answer is more complicated than you’d think. A Harvard study, that followed […]