https://patient.info/rss Latest updates from Patient.info FeatureArticle Copyright 2026 Patient.info If you've ever felt under the weather when the seasons change - or when temperatures have significantly soared or plummeted - then you're not alone. Weather change sickness describes the effects of dramatic changes in weather on our physical health. While these changes alone can't directly make us ill, they are linked to several factors that can make us feel run-down at different points of the year. https://patient.info/features/general-health/what-is-weather-change-sickness doc_31944 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z If you’re going through perimenopause, you may be familiar with the sudden wave of dread or anxiety that can hit hardest first thing in the morning. We explore why this happens, how long it may last, and when it might be time to check in with your doctor. https://patient.info/features/hormones/could-your-morning-dread-be-a-sign-of-perimenopause 72yVj8AaK3ZnNFcd4GJjpE 2026-05-28T23:00:00.000Z The key to better wellbeing is acting like an Italian grandmother, according to social media’s “nonnamaxxing” trend. Proponents of the trend say that adopting the lifestyle habits of an Italian nonna will help improve your health and mental wellbeing. The core principles of the trend are simple: make time for your friends and loved ones, eat foods grown from your own garden and cook hearty meals at home. This latest trend borrows from lifestyle medicine research which shows the same practices being advocated by nonnamaxxing enthusiasts can not only add years to your life, but add life to your years. So instead of jumping on the nonnamaxxing bandwagon until the next trend rolls around, here are some examples of how you can adopt these habits for life. https://patient.info/features/health-news/tiktoks-nonnamaxxing-trend-explained-heres-how-living-like-an-italian-grandma-ca e0725818bbed454bbdfd02aa791eb94c 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z Once confined to niche bodybuilding forums and hardcore gyms, unproven injectable peptides are now being openly marketed online to the average gym-goer by social media influencers – and regulators struggling to keep up. Across Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, unapproved and harmful peptide products are being promoted as shortcuts to fat loss, anti-ageing, health and recovery and muscle growth. Peptides actually occur naturally in our body. They regulate a variety of important functions, including metabolism, appetite, hormone production and tissue repair. Synthetic versions of peptides are also used in some medicines, which are legitimate and have been clinically proven. These include GLP-1s (which are used for weight loss and managing diabetes) and insulin. But a booming, parallel “grey market” now exists online for unapproved peptide compounds. These products are primarily being sold by so-called wellness brands and in influencer-led storefronts. Many of these products are marketed as cutting-edge solutions for optimising health and body enhancement. The problem is that many of these substances have not undergone full clinical safety evaluation and are not approved for human use. Many have also been found to be contaminated with other harmful ingredients. Unapproved injectable peptides therefore pose serious health risks. Some of the risks they may pose00092-0/abstract) include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal issues, headaches and fatigue or weakness. Immune issues, as well as allergic reactions and infections have also been reported. Moreover, there’s a clear lack of rigorous human safety data. Yet these risks often aren’t disclosed by the people selling them. https://patient.info/features/health-news/influencers-are-promoting-dangerous-peptides-on-social-media 55dddf7aace547c2a54c00fd41d93413 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z Around 14 million people in England go swimming every year. Indoor swimming remains a popular activity, while open water swimming is steadily on the rise. Many children typically attend swimming lessons with their schools, and that's not counting the Brits who swim abroad while on holiday. While swimming can be fun, did you know it's actually improving your health at the same time? https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/6-health-benefits-of-swimming doc_32058 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z There are plenty of so-called health or self-improvement trends circulating that lean on the idea of taking things to the extreme - dialling whatever they focus on up to eleven. Viral movements that promise to push everything ‘to the max’ - not just with one X, but two - may sound empowering at first glance, but pushing yourself to the edge is rarely the healthiest approach for your wellbeing. From Looksmaxxing to Sleepmaxxing, we now have Fibremaxxing - but what exactly is it, and is it really as questionable as the rest? https://patient.info/features/diet-and-nutrition/what-is-fibremaxxing-and-how-healthy-is-it-really 6dCi2mG1Y9gyHupSqkyj2i 2026-05-26T23:00:00.000Z Wegovy has rapidly become one of the most talked-about weight loss medications in the world - but many people still do not fully understand how it actually works. Far from simply “reducing appetite”, Wegovy affects several of the body’s systems involved in hunger, cravings, fullness, digestion, and blood sugar regulation. So what exactly does it do? And how much weight can people realistically lose? https://patient.info/features/treatment-and-medication/how-does-wegovy-work-for-weight-loss 3y3KITIDRHYHeYWhgUZ1RN 2026-05-25T23:00:00.000Z You've probably heard of the winter blues, but did you know that summer anxiety is also possible? If you've ever felt panicky during summer, you aren't alone and, fortunately, there are ways of managing these feelings. https://patient.info/features/mental-health/why-do-some-people-experience-summer-anxiety doc_32042 2026-05-21T23:00:00.000Z You might have seen AI-powered health tools that claim to analyse your skin after you upload a photo online. One example is the viral ChatGPT ‘Skincare Analysis’ trend, where users ask AI to assess concerns such as acne, pigmentation, or ageing from a selfie alone. While these tools are growing in popularity for offering quick, accessible feedback, experts warn they can often do more harm than good for your health. https://patient.info/features/skin-conditions/ai-skin-analysis-what-it-is-and-why-experts-warn-against-it 5mkmN0PBYWcFlBUisLobIy 2026-05-21T23:00:00.000Z The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a “public health emergency of international concern”, with cases now confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Here is what you need to know. https://patient.info/features/health-news/ebola-outbreak 1SgR7QqdqxyhqtHN4C1hxW 2026-05-21T23:00:00.000Z