Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas recently revealed that she’d “thought that was it” after a fish bone became lodged in her throat. Ballas’s terrifying ordeal lasted for 20 minutes, with the judge struggling to breathe until her hair and makeup artist managed to dislodge the bone using the Heimlich maneuver (also known as abdominal thrusts).

Scientists found that RSV infection early in life can set the stage for childhood asthma, particularly in kids already genetically

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Researchers have found that ongoing thyroid hormone imbalance in pregnancy may be linked to higher autism risk in children. Treated

Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic

Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday drink may be doing far more in the body than quenching thirst.

When we talk about “patient engagement” in research, it can sound like a slogan on a grant application rather than something that changes people’s lives.

Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that social support plays an important role in health and well-being in later life. Having access to adequate social support is associated with longevity among older adults, and with better quality of life among home care recipients.