June 27, 2026 (Conversation) For most people, a hot summer’s day is uncomfortable. For someone with scarred lungs, it can become a medical risk. People living with interstitial lung disease (ILD) are especially vulnerable during extreme heat. As climate change drives more
Paracetamol is perhaps among the most common painkillers in the world. The drug, available without prescription in most pharmacies, can be used to relieve aches, pains and flu-like symptoms. Yet, scientists at the University of Nottingham have warned that it ‘may not
Cambridge (UK), Jan 12 (The Conversation) Our body is not just human — it’s home to trillions of microorganisms found in or on us. In fact, there are more microbes in our gut than there are stars in the Milky Way. These
January 11, 2025 (AP) — Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we age. Lacking balance can
Your gallbladder is a small organ located on the right side of your abdomen and just below your liver. This organ is responsible for holding and releasing bile, a digestive fluid that’s released into your small intestine. Gallstones are hardened digestive fluids
