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How does hypnotherapy actually work, and what can it treat?
With a wave of TikTok hypnotists promising help with everything from anxiety to weight loss, interest in the practice of hypnotherapy is on the rise. NBC News’ Chloe Melas does a deep dive into the facts and even gets hypnotized herself.
Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening
Only 15% of eligible Americans get screened for lung cancer, translating to tens of thousands of preventable deaths every year, doctors warn.
I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
The Ebola crisis is far outpacing the response, Congo's IRC director says
Health workers battling the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo are hindered by lack of data, budget cuts and a fearful community.
'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
17 best deals from Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event, according to a beauty editor
We rounded up the best deals on skin care, makeup, hair care and more from Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event, including favorites from Medicube, Tarte, Clinique and more.
How to watch the 2026 NBA season even if you don’t have cable
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 NBA season, including when it starts and where to watch or stream the games.
These weighted stuffed animals are the adult version of a security blanket
According to research, weighted stuffed animals can decrease anxiety and leave you feeling calmer. Here are the best options to shop.
Why are your favorite beauty brands ditching talc?
Regulations on talc in cosmetics have been causing reformulations across beauty products. I spoke to cosmetic chemists and dermatologists about potential safety issues and whether you should shop talc-free.
More Than 1.5 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry Recalled Nationwide. See the Full List
More than a million pounds of meat and poultry have been recalled. The recall affects sausages, hot dogs, bacon and deli meats that were sold across the U.S.
Selena Gomez Says Vaping Is the Reason Her Voice Is Different. What Do Doctors Say?
Selena Gomez has shared that vaping has changed her voice and warned against nicotine use. Here’s how vaping can affect the vocal cords and cause other health problems.
This popular self-emptying robot vacuum is over $100 off today
The Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop is 31% off on Amazon. Save over $100 on this self-emptying vacuum with LiDAR navigation and powerful suction.
Trump signs executive order on women's health
"Who the hell wouldn't have a women's health division?" President Trump said Monday.
Charity offers to meet James McClean over therapy comments
Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.
Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.
Adult children cutting off parents as some blame therapy for family estrangements
Richard Blake says therapy culture has raised the bar on parenting and may fuel parent-child estrangement through an overcorrection in cutoff culture.
Trump spurs states to dump laws regulating new hospitals
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.
Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say
Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.
NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close
The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
Equatorial Guinea is expanding an ambitious malaria elimination plan
Equatorial Guinea has tackled malaria with a successful strategy on Bioko Island
Kenya’s Ebola cases hit 8, with no community transmission yet
Ebola cases in Kenya rose to eight on Sunday after another person tested positive while in quarantine, having been identified as a contact of the first patient
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province
Popular foods Americans eat every day linked to silent brain damage, alarming study finds
MRI scans of 9,000 Canadians revealed hidden brain damage linked to ultra-processed foods like soft drinks and sugary cereals, with women at higher risk.
Trump's chief of staff almost skipped screening that detected aggressive cancer
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles discusses how her doctor's insistence on an early mammogram caught her aggressive breast cancer in time.
Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has thanked the faithful in St. Peter’s Square for their prayers after his hospitalization for lung surgery
5 reasons Americans are no longer inviting guests into their homes
Americans hosting dinner parties has plummeted since the 1970s, and experts blame burnout, shrinking friendship networks and streaming habits.
Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
Three Kenyan health workers tested positive for Ebola, Health Ministry says.
Leonardo DiCaprio's 'dad bod' puts spotlight on dangerous belly fat — and how to lose it
Leonardo DiCaprio's beach photos sparked a "dad bod" debate, and a trainer warns that excess belly fat and visceral fat carry serious health risks.
Woman, 26, felt her concerns were being dismissed before cancer diagnosis
Andrea De Armas thought her concerns weren't being taken seriously. Then she received alarming information.
Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.
Brain-infecting fungus that can kill 7 in 10 patients is on the rise across America
Cladophialophora bantiana, a neurotropic black mold with a 60%-70% fatality rate, surged nearly fourfold in U.S. detections between 2023 and 2025.
Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone
The Vatican released first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating mass at Gemelli Hospital, days after surgeons removed a lung lobe due to adenocarcinoma.
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
New guidelines support hormone therapy for menopause symptoms
A leading OB-GYN organization now recommends hormone replacement therapy for many women experiencing common menopause symptoms including hot flashes.
Public health nurse talks about the moment she learned to ask for help
For StoryCorps, a public health nurse in Minnesota speaks with her college mentor about a moment when she almost gave up on her career aspirations.
Hit a midlife wall? Here's how to rediscover your strengths
Health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with Ailsa Chang about her new podcast Your Turn with Allison Aubrey — and they share a survey that can help us identify our most positive character traits.
Hit a midlife wall? This test identifies your strengths and what matters to you
Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.
Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has resumed some work, the Vatican said Thursday, after he had a piece of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer.
A new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027
Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday, allowing people to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans until Dec. 7
Malnutrition stalks the most vulnerable in Afghanistan as aid cuts leave millions helpless
Hunger and acute malnutrition are rising dramatically in Afghanistan, the result of overlapping crises
After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back
The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
Make a 'sick day' kit for cold and flu season before your household gets hit
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
Pope Leo is eating, celebrating Mass and walking after cancer surgery, but trip is in question
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in a special room set up for him at the hospital after cancer surgery
Pope's cancer prognosis may depend on these factors, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a surgery that removed a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican said.
How technology is changing the detection of breast cancer
Dr. Rachel Brem tells Norah O'Donnell how AI is helping detect breast cancer earlier, and what younger women need to know about starting mammograms.
Woman survives two cancers after surprising diagnosis: "I feel so lucky"
Vicky Titcomb didn't think anything was wrong. Then a routine heart scan showed an early sign of a deadly disease.