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Tens of thousands of rail workers in the UK went on strike last week calling for increased pay and better working conditions. This has created chaos for people planning to travel before Christmas. Train strikes will continue into January 2023.In Europe, the UK is not the only country in which rail workers went on strike in 2022. Industrial actions have taken place recently in EU countries such as France, Austria, the Netherlands and Italy, and they are expected to continue.In the EU, the annual inflation rate was 11.5 per cent in October 2022, reaching levels not seen before since the…

2022 has been an eventful year when it comes to medical research, but what are some of the most intriguing findings and trends? Our editors, Maria Cohut, Yasemin Nicola Sakay, and James McIntosh reflect on this year’s highlights in our December “In Conversation” episode.While 2020 and 2021 may have stuck in the collective memory as two intense pandemic years, 2022 has also been an eventful one.Google’s Year in Search report pinpoints some of people’s most pressing concerns at a global scale throughout 2022. One of these is the monkeypox epidemic, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a “public health…

After a year of travel chaos, flight cancellations and lost luggage, 2022 travel hasn’t been the easiest. Due to the energy crisis, flight prices are higher than ever so we’re all looking for ways to cut costs whilst still enjoying our well-earned time off. While you can’t do anything to change the cost of an air ticket, you can cut added costs, such as hold luggage. Travellers with just hand luggage can also avoid the baggage drop queues by checking in online and heading straight to security. Plus if your flight is cancelled, it’s much easier for the airline to transfer you…

Five months after she passed away, a New York City Medical Examiner has determined Charlbi Dean’s cause of death.The South African actor (legal name Charlbi Dean Kriek) starred in “Triangle of Sadness,” which won the Palme d’Or — Cannes Film Festival’s highest award — earlier this year. She died unexpectedly in August in New York City at the age of 32.Dean at the photo call for “Triangle Of Sadness” during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2022 in Cannes, France.Samir Hussein / Samir Hussein/WireImageAccording to the medical examiner, Dean’s manner of death was…

It’s any bride’s worst nightmare: Hannah Bush became violently ill on her wedding day. Thanks to some IV fluids and some flexibility from hair, makeup and photography professionals — and the groom — Bush made it through her wedding day. She shared her first look video of her in the hospital on TikTok, and it quickly went viral. “Every bride is posting their first looks, and they’re beautiful and I just so happen to be in the hospital for mine,” Bush, 25, of Lafayette, Louisiana, tells TODAY.com. “I wanted to share it just like every other bride.” Bush says she felt…

A new study examined the effects that higher doses of statins, drugs that can lower cholesterol, have on the body in terms of bone health. The researchers used mice in the study who were fed on a high fat diet and obese, and the female mice had their ovaries removed to simulate adults who take statins. Half the mice were given high dose of simvastatin for 5.5 months.The results of this study on mice showed that high doses of statins might weaken the microstructure of bones. A linked cohort study in humans showed that the subgroup of people on high…

In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of a commonly used food dye, “Allura Red,” on intestinal inflammation and whether it could cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colitis.Using an animal model, they found that chronic but not intermittent consumption of Allura Red induced mild intestinal inflammation in mice.The researchers hope their findings will alert consumers to the potential harms of food dyes.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.In 2017, there were around 6.8 million cases of IBD globally. In 2015, 1.3% of adults in the United States — around 3 million people…

Buccal fat removal is taking over the internet, inspiring countless social media posts, videos and articles in recent weeks. It’s not the first time a plastic surgery has “gone viral.” From the Brazilian butt lift (BBL) to eyelid surgery and liposuction for your armpits, there’s no shortage of trendy cosmetic procedures promising to alter one’s appearance. Right now, it’s all about buccal fat — in particular, buccal fat removal from the face. But why is everybody talking about it?The cheek-slimming plastic surgery initially became a hot button topic on TikTok and Twitter, where users speculated that certain celebrities have gotten…

There’s no arguing that walking brings you a range of health benefits — it helps your heart, blood sugar, mental health and more. But what if you wanted to add intensity to your walks and get your upper body more involved? Walking poles might be the answer.Research has found that walking with poles can burn more calories and raise your heart rate even though you may not feel like you’re exerting yourself more than with regular walking. It can increase your metabolism and activate more muscles. It benefits your blood pressure and can improve your quality of life. And walking…

Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic disorder causing pain and disability among older adults.Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a well-known risk factor for osteoarthritis regardless of body mass index.Metformin, the current leading type 2 diabetes medication, has shown the potential to improve insulin sensitivity, fight inflammation, and protect joints.Researchers from Taiwan, China, and Australia have found that metformin use may curb osteoarthritis development and reduce the risk of total joint replacements.Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that can cause pain, stiffness, or difficulty with movement. This condition, the most common form of arthritis among older adults, has no known medical…