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Cancer center taps UTA expert for survivor health study
Monday, Aug 11, 2025 • Drew Davison : Contact UTA expert contributes to article on how wearable sensors could help childhood cancer survivors (Adobe Images) A researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is helping a leading national cancer center explore how wearable devices could help childhood cancer survivors avoid long-term health…
Is walking or running better for your health?
Walking and running are popular cardiovascular activities that both offer potential benefits. While running burns more calories, walking also supports cardiovascular (heart-related) health and is a lower-impact option. Which one is “better” depends on your personal abilities and goals. Walking offers many benefits. Here are some highlights: Low-impact: Walking can stimulate your heart without affecting…
Four pivotal ages in your brains development revealed in new scientific study
James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Monty Rakusen/Getty The brain goes through five distinct phases in life, with key turning points at ages nine, 32, 66 and 83, scientists have revealed. Around 4,000 people up to the age of 90 had scans to reveal the connections between their brain cells. Researchers at the University of Cambridge…
Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance – experts
The government’s flagship NHS pledge to get back to hitting the 18-week waiting time target in England by the end of the parliament is hanging in the balance, experts say. An analysis by the Health Foundation shows, on current trends, waiting times will still be over 20 weeks by July 2029. The think-tank is warning…
US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
Simon Jack,Business editorand Rachel Clun,Business reporter Getty Images The UK and the US have agreed a deal to keep tariffs on UK pharmaceutical shipments into America at zero. Under the agreement the UK will pay more for medicines through the NHS in return for a guarantee that US import taxes on pharmaceuticals made in the…
Skip the antacid—this gut-friendly supplement could soothe your heartburn instead
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), commonly known as acid reflux, occurs when stomach contents travel up into the esophagus (tube connecting the stomach and throat). Most people experience acid reflux occasionally. However, long-lasting GER (also called GERD) can cause heartburn, nausea, chest pain, pain when swallowing, chronic cough, and other symptoms. Probiotics—microorganisms that support good bacteria in…
