Health

Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself against infections, toxins, and injuries, which can be helpful in the short term. However, when it becomes chronic (long-term), it can cause conditions like heart disease and irritable bowel disease (IBD). Certain herbs, such as turmeric and rosemary, offer health benefits, including the ability to help manage…

Every NHS hospital in England has been told to improve patient waiting times for planned treatment as the government has made hitting the 18-week target one of its key priorities for this parliament. By March 2026, the government wants to see at least 65% of patients waiting no longer than 18 weeks. To get there,…

Dietary fat is important for health in many ways. It supports energy and helps insulate your body. It’s also important for skin, hair, and hormone health. Plus, fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. For most adults, you should make 20–35% of your calories come from fat. Although fat is often…

UNC Health is approved for a more than $18 million expansion for one of its hospitals located in a fast-growing, aging Wake County town. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services approved the healthcare system’s request to develop 24 patient observation beds on the seventh floor of the Rex Holly Springs Hospital (RHSH),…

Collagen supplements are often thought of as a women’s cosmetic product. But men can take collagen too, as it can support your skin, muscles, heart, and more. Collagen is a protein that provides structure to your body, specifically supporting your skin, bones, and tendons. Your body naturally produces collagen, but certain factors, such as aging,…

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. With vaccines in the news a lot these days, we want to focus on the many benefits of vaccines, which go beyond infection prevention. Elizabeth Graves, NP, Family Nurse Practitioner at West Tennessee Medical Group Thomsen Farms “Vaccines are most known as a tool for preventing illness,” says Elizabeth…

Weighted vests have become a trendy fitness accessory, spotted on celebrities and promoted on social media for purported benefits like weight loss and muscle gain. They’ve become particularly popular among older women, said Kristen Beavers, PhD, professor of gerontology and geriatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine—largely due to the belief that they can…