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World’s ‘ugliest pig’ gets dental work done

World’s ‘ugliest pig’ gets dental work done

By Dean Murray One of the world’s ugliest pigs has been given two fillings at London Zoo. Ubi the babirusa has been given two fillings, with his CT scan shared by vets following a successful visit to the dentist. Babirusa originate from Indonesia, where, thanks to their gnarly tusks

Does cannabis use raise risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders?

Does cannabis use raise risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders?

By Stephen Beech Teenage cannabis users double their risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to new research. They face a "significantly higher" risk of developing serious psychiatric problems by young adulthood, say scientists. The American study, published in the journal JAMA Health Forum, followed 463,396 adolescents

Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk

Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk

(AURORA, COLORADO) In Colorado, as of 2025, about 500 people a year die from lung cancer as the result of radon gas exposure. Nationally, the number of lung cancer deaths attributed to radon is about 21,000 per year. Radon is present nearly everywhere outdoors, yet typically at levels that

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

(BOULDER, CO) About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the globe to manage menstrual flow. Unfortunately, studies have shown that many personal care products, including shampoo, lotion, nail

How could cats help cure cancer?

How could cats help cure cancer?

By Stephen Beech Cats could hold the key to curing breast cancer and other deadly forms of the disease, suggests new research. The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in both humans and animals - including dogs, say scientists.

Mom and daughter dignosed with cancer on the same day

Mom and daughter dignosed with cancer on the same day

By James Connolly A mom and her daughter were both told they had cancer on the same day, within just hours of each other. Stevie Wise, 40, and mom Belinda, 63, from Manchester, went into two separate hospital appointments where doctors delivered the devastating diagnoses. But while Stevie beat her

ChatGPT helped this woman figure out she had cancer

ChatGPT helped this woman figure out she had cancer

By Faye Mayern A young woman found out she had cancer when she put her medical results through ChatGPT after they were mistakenly released early. Pippa Collins-Gould, 29, used the artificial intelligence chatbot to decode medical jargon published to her MyChart - a system which uploads health records. ChatGPT interpreted