6 h. ago Erectile dysfunction drug Viagra has surprise new health benefit, scientists find

The little blue tablet was found to increase the production of vital bone cells, preventing back pain and fractures in old age.

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2 d. ago No, South Africa’s HIV care is not ‘under control’. To pretend so recalls the dark days of Aids denialism | Yvette Raphael and Sibongile Tshabalala

It is not just Trump’s funding cuts that have led the country to a health crisis. The real collapse comes from a lack of political courage to actNo one should be surprised that the health system in South Africa is straining in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s cruel gutting of HIV funding. What is shocking is the political will to pretend otherwise.As public health workers, researchers, academics, people living with HIV and civil society organisations, we reject the narrative put forward by the government that things are “under control”. Testing has dropped. Frontline workers are being dismissed. Clinics that served our most marginalised communities have closed or are struggling to keep their doors open. And those most affected, such as transgender people, sex workers and drug users, have not been meaningfully included in any transition planning. The National Treasury and the Department of Health are at odds with each other. Officials within the health department are at odds with each...

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5 d. ago This is how we do it: ‘I prefer sex with someone who has erectile dysfunction’

Laila finds the 27-year age gap between her and Jeremy a turn-on. He says being in polyamorous relationships allows him to love different people in different waysI respect Jeremy’s opinion and life experience and he makes me feel cared forI also don’t experience jealousy. But I can feel insecure. I worry about being left for a monogamous relationship Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Global experts met in East London to try and fix the mental health crisis — their solutions will surprise you

At South by Southwest London the big ideas, says Claudia Cockerell, were about curing the planet’s minds

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9 d. ago Government Spending Review 2025: Economy shrinks as NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

From a surprise economic slump and warnings of a “National Health State”, to council funding concerns, a 74 per cent house price surge, and rising Tesco sales - here are today’s top UK business stories.

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2 w. ago GP warning over staggering rise in erectile problems in young men

GP Dr Babak Ashrafi, said there had been a 46 per cent increase in in men under the age of 30 seeking help from its erectile dysfunction service.

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2 w. ago Gemma Collins gives surprise health update as she receives tough diagnosis

Gemma Collins has broken her silence on social media to reveal that she has been battling pneumonia for the past three weeks, but is still 'honouring her work commitments'

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2 w. ago Just 16 sips of common drink per day protects from DEMENTIA... and the beverages that raise risk

Scientists have pinpointed a benefit of a morning cup of coffee beyond an energy boost. Drinking at least one cup in the morning - a mere 16 sips - has been shown to help women age more healthily.

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3 w. ago Bedtime stories: Three ways reading to your child at night can benefit them, according to sleep scientist

This timeless bedtime tradition is also backed by science 😴

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4 w. ago Exam season is here: A psychology expert’s top tips to support a child through exam stress

Exam season can be a testing time—not just for students, but also for parents. Recently, more than three quarters (77%) of teachers and school leaders reported seeing mental health issues related to exam anxiety in their Year 11 students during the past academic year, so it comes as no surprise that many parents are deeply concerned about the mental health of their children during this stressful period.

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