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One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky
LifeFlight of Maine, an air ambulance service, is rethinking recruitment and retention strategies as demand for medical flights surges amid rural hospital closures and ground ambulance shortages.
New drug could be cure for common cause of high blood pressure
A new drug called baxdrostat has shown potential to reverse high blood pressure caused by adrenal gland tumors, with benefits persisting years after patients stopped taking it.
The U.S. may soon lose measles elimination status
Federal health officials have granted waivers allowing panel members with financial conflicts of interest to evaluate preventive medical services, raising questions about oversight despite leadership rhetoric against corporate influence in healthcare.
This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He’s now a Diana honoree
An 18-year-old student in India founded Team Period to address menstrual stigma through workshops and awareness campaigns. He has been recognized as a Diana Award honoree for his social activism efforts.
BMI alternative for identifying obesity ‘could prevent misdiagnosis in millions’
Researchers propose combining BMI with body measurements and organ function tests to more accurately identify obesity, potentially preventing misdiagnosis in millions of people worldwide.
NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November
Senior hospital doctors in England plan a two-day strike in November over pay and working hours disputes, with the NHS warning of significant disruptions to patient care.
Rise in NHS birth centre closures ‘shocking’ denial of women’s rights, experts say
Twelve NHS birth centres have closed in England since 2019, with six shutting permanently since Labour took power, restricting women’s choice in where to give birth, campaigners say.
Disabled people in England ‘have to wait up to two years for wheelchairs’
Disabled people in England are experiencing waits of up to two years for wheelchairs, according to a parliamentary ombudsman report citing a sharp rise in complaints about NHS and private provider delays.
A new tactic in the war over out-of-network bills: Health care providers are suing employers
Health care providers are increasingly suing employers directly to recover unpaid out-of-network medical bills, shifting litigation tactics from targeting insurance companies in a new escalation of surprise billing disputes.
A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
An experimental drug designed to reduce heart attack and stroke risk by lowering a blood particle called Lp(a) failed to protect study volunteers despite successfully reducing the particle’s levels.
Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country’s healthcare system is unraveling
Fighting between Ethiopian rebels and federal forces has reignited in September, overwhelming hospitals in the Tigray region and straining an already fragile healthcare system amid prior damage from earlier conflict.
Why this year’s flu season could be hitting teens and young adults hard
This year’s flu season is disproportionately affecting teenagers and young adults, with at least 1.7 million cases and 1,400 deaths reported so far.
UK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
UK lawmakers warn the government’s obesity reduction plan will fail without direct prime minister leadership and a clear cross-departmental strategy, citing lack of measurable targets and coordination.
‘This is direct’: positive early feedback from pilot community mental health hub in Cumbria
Hope Haven, a community mental health hub in Whitehaven, offers 24/7 open-access mental health support without requiring a diagnosis or referral, reporting positive early outcomes including reduced psychiatric hospital admissions.
Beware ‘sun, sea and surgery’ cosmetic tourism packages, experts advise
Medical professionals are warning that cosmetic surgery packages advertised abroad can result in serious complications including infections, disfigurement, and death, with aftercare and legal recourse presenting additional challenges.
Trump’s global health strategy is emerging. What will the Democratic Congress say?
The Trump administration is reshaping U.S. global health strategy through bilateral agreements with individual countries, shifting from traditional donor models to what officials describe as true partnerships with shared accountability.
How word of mouth is helping an Amish community’s fight against measles
Pennsylvania health officials are using word-of-mouth campaigns and home visits to vaccinate Amish families against measles, which has caused over 1,500 confirmed cases and six deaths in the state.
Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has reversed plans to abolish Healthwatch England, the NHS’s independent patient advocate, following opposition from lawmakers across political parties.
Manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues, say UK experts
UK experts argue the manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues requiring coordinated government response, similar to tobacco and obesity prevention.
‘I was in a darker place than I’d ever been. ECT was my only hope’: how Ted Scheinman finally broke through his depression
Ted Scheinman, now 41, documents his lifelong struggle with depression and his decision to undergo electroconvulsive therapy in 2020, detailing his path to recovery in his new memoir ‘Jolt.’
AI chatbots aren’t therapists. But can they finally get men to open up?
AI chatbots are increasingly used by men for emotional support, potentially helping reach a demographic that traditionally avoids mental health services, though experts call for more research on their lasting effectiveness.
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