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Trump’s team says ‘no children’ died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
NPR documents three children’s deaths in Nigeria and Kenya following USAID funding cuts, as administration officials deny any child deaths resulted from the agency’s termination.
Prostate cancer trial using focal therapy has fewer side effects
A 10-year NHS study finds focal therapy for prostate cancer delivers cancer control comparable to surgery or radiotherapy but with significantly fewer side effects like incontinence or sexual dysfunction.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating union members backing the measure amid claims of significant wage erosion since 2008.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves affect the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing heart strain, with older people, babies, and young children facing greater risk of serious harm.
Quitting smoking is hard. A Medicare change may push doctors to give more help
Medicare proposes a 19% reimbursement increase for physicians who provide tobacco cessation counseling, aiming to encourage doctors to offer more smoking-quit support to their patients.
Wildfire smoke is like smoking ‘half a pack a day.’ Here’s how to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is bringing hazardous air quality alerts across multiple U.S. regions. Health experts compare the exposure to smoking significant amounts of cigarettes daily and warn of increased emergency room visits for respiratory issues.
Twelve days nursing my father in the ‘dying room’ taught me the value of planning for death
An Australian family’s 12-day vigil in a hospital dying room highlights the importance of advance care planning, with only 6% of Australians having formally completed end-of-life directives despite potential legal and emotional consequences.
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
UK fire services have recorded a 78% increase in fires involving hoarding since 2020. A peer support group and national housing pledge aim to address the mental health condition through empathy rather than enforcement.
‘I felt dizzy’: bodybuilder recalls how drug abuse caught up with him
A former bodybuilder describes his decade-long struggle with steroid and performance-enhancing drug abuse, including a hospitalization and near-collapse that finally prompted him to quit.
Endometriosis tests ‘would have given me years of my life back’
The NHS in England and Wales will offer rapid, non-invasive endometriosis tests, addressing a condition that previously required surgery for diagnosis and has historically taken over nine years to identify.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching in response to concerns about meningitis B infections. The campaign aims to protect those at highest immediate risk.
MAHA is rewriting the vocabulary of American mental health care
A health administration initiative promoting psychiatric deprescribing represents a rhetorical shift in mental health policy that risks deprioritizing medication treatment in favor of lifestyle interventions, potentially affecting vulnerable populations.
Why affirming trans identities can be critical for suicide prevention counseling
Specialized LGBTQ+ youth services are returning to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by year’s end, but advocates worry the Trump administration may restrict how counselors affirm transgender identities during crisis calls.
The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
Canadian psychologist Candice Odgers challenges the prevailing narrative that social media bans are the best solution to online harms for teenagers, arguing the evidence for such restrictions is limited and potentially counterproductive.
UK becoming ‘wild west’ for experimental peptides, expert warns
A UK expert warns the country has become a “wild west” for experimental peptides and steroids, with serious health risks and minimal regulatory oversight, potentially leading to fatalities.
Endometriosis test plans welcomed but more to be done, groups say
The UK’s health authority has released draft guidance recommending new non-invasive tests for endometriosis diagnosis on the NHS, though patient groups emphasize infrastructure improvements are still needed.
Havana Syndrome victims get $3m payout from US government
The US government has paid nearly $3 million in compensation to victims of Havana Syndrome, a mysterious neurological condition affecting spies, diplomats and their families worldwide.
NHS anaesthetist shortage prevents 1.5m operations a year, report finds
The NHS cannot perform 1.5 million operations annually due to a critical shortage of 2,256 anaesthetists, according to a comprehensive report from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under UK plans to reduce appeal to children
The UK government plans to restrict vape packaging colors, limit flavor descriptions, and require plain packaging to reduce appeal to children, launching a 12-week consultation on the proposals.
Australians with cancer are living longer but diagnosis rates on the rise for younger people, report reveals
A new Australian health report shows cancer survival rates have improved significantly over three decades, though vaccination rates among young children have declined concerning levels since 2020.
Thousands of women could be spared painful cancer exam by new NHS AI blood test
An AI-powered blood test could spare up to 18,000 women annually from painful diagnostic procedures for suspected womb cancer, according to NHS trials showing 99% accuracy.
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