I’m a doctor – here’s what you need to know about the Covid variant spreading quickly across America
BA.3.2 is descended from the omicron variant, which emerged in late 2021
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The reason people develop a hunchback and when you should see a doctor
Here’s when to see a doctor and how you can reduce your risk
I’m a microbiologist. There’s one piece of clothing you should never rewear
The microbes living in your socks can transfer to any surface they come in contact with – including your shoes, …
What Is the Best Garmin Watch Right Now? (2026)
We tested Garmin’s GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.
Medical firm hails ‘phenomenal’ response to prostate cancer initiative
The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative is running testing sessions across Scotland throughout 2026.
I had no idea my itchy skin meant I had a deadly disease
The diagnosis came as a shock.
Removing both ovaries and operating on wrong patient ‘among 661 times NHS surgeons made errors’
New data reveals serious harm caused to patients in 7% of cases in five years, as campaigners warn patient safety …
Pregnant women and cancer patients ‘at risk’ because of sonographer shortage
Concerns have been raised about a shortfall in workers who help scan pregnant women and cancer patients.
Andrew Garfield warns fans against watching 'Harry Potter,' calls Rowling ‘she that shall remain nameless’
Andrew Garfield said watching Harry Potter films is now "controversial," accusing J.K. Rowling of supporting 'inhumane' causes in a recent …
BMI ‘misclassifying’ people as overweight or obese, new study warns
Researchers in Italy compared the tool to scans which provide an analysis of fat, muscle and bone in the body
Social media ruling could finally push companies to protect our kids
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children in a historic first, with thousands of pending cases signaling …
Giant golden spiders could spread this summer; experts downplay health risk
Joro spiders, which have 4-inch leg spans, are spreading across the eastern U.S., and Penn State says they could reach …
Meta vows to 'aggressively' fight after landmark verdicts find tech giant liable for addicting kids
Meta's chief legal officer said the company will aggressively appeal jury verdicts that found the company liable for designing addictive …
AAP faces pressure over trans youth care, guiding docs to keep parents in the dark about child's sexual health
A parental rights group accused the AAP of hiding minors' sexual health info from parents and pushing transgender procedures over …
These ‘clinically tested’ gummies may or may not help you poop
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the …
Women are less likely to receive CPR from strangers because of awkwardness
It's the difference between life and death.
Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals
A new study suggests that eating more unprocessed meat may slow cognitive decline in older adults carrying the APOE gene …
The elder care solution that everyone with aging parents should know about
You walk into the room and a whole crowd of people is belting out an uneven but spirited version of …
At Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the War Isn’t Over
Months into a supposed ceasefire in Gaza, doctors still have to smuggle in basic medical supplies—and treat new casualties of …
Data on GP numbers shows 'concerning' workforce pressures
A national analysis of GP shortages shows concerning patterns of workforce pressures in Dublin's commuter belt, and on the western …