Intrusive thoughts? John has a room for that

Parents will be able to use gift vouchers and supermarket loyalty points to buy infant formula under a government plan to make baby milk more affordable. Under the new measures, parents will be given clearer guidance on the nutritional standards, which need to be met by all formula sold in the UK, and encourage retailers…

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time, bringing the policy in line with Scotland. The long-acting shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to…

MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) – A harmful algae bloom was detected on the North Shore of Lake Winnebago, health officials announced Monday. The Menasha Health Department and Winnebago County Public Health shared a message on Facebook that the area of the harmful algal bloom (HAB) included the Menasha Municipal Beach. The public is asked to avoid…

New research is challenging the long-standing belief that you need to walk at least 10,000 steps—or about 5 miles—a day to stay healthy. The meta-analysis, published in The Lancet Public Health, found that walking just 7,000 steps a day may provide protection against a range of diseases, including cancer, dementia, and heart disease. These findings…

by Kahliah Laney Eyes may be”the window to the soul,” but as it turns out, the eyes can also tell a lot about a person’s overall well-being. “Eye exams don’t only help detect issues with your vision or eye health, but can also help identify other chronic health issues like diabetes, heart disease and even…