Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court
A ban on puberty blockers introduced by the previous government using emergency legislation was lawful, the High Court has ruled.
F.D.A. Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Detection
While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies or fecal tests, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting…
Health alert issued as temperatures may reach 32C
Yellow heat health warnings have been issued across much of England with forecasts saying temperatures may climb to as high…
Swish, Spit, Repeat: Is Oil Pulling Good for Your Teeth?
It has been said to reduce cavities, whiten teeth and minimize bad breath. Here’s what the research suggests.In a video…
Are Electric Cars Worth the Money?
Electric vehicles cost more to buy than gasoline cars, and they may lose value more quickly. Even for people eager…
Pediatricians Warn Against Overuse of Tongue-Tie Surgeries
In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics said that breastfeeding problems were rarely caused by infant tongue-ties.In recent…
Why Some Olympic Swimmers Think About Math in the Pool
Kate Douglass, a statistics graduate student and the second-fastest swimmer in the world this year in two Olympic swimming events,…
Germans Combat Climate Change With D.I.Y. Solar Panels
At a Berlin trade fair for sustainability, a new gadget caught Waltraud Berg’s eye — a solar panel small enough…
Mum’s school CCTV plea after autistic son attacked
FamilyThe mother of a young boy with complex needs has called for all special schools to have CCTV after her…
A Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Alzheimer’s 90% of the Time, Study Finds
It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the…