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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.
World’s largest early warning system for severe child illness to launch in NHS A&Es across England
England’s NHS is launching a pediatric early warning system in A&E departments to help staff quickly identify when sick children are deteriorating, starting this winter.
Cancer diagnoses in England hit record high of more than 1,000 people a day
Cancer diagnoses in England reached a record high of more than 1,000 people daily in 2024, totaling over 373,000 cases, though treatment targets continue to lag behind.
Half of NHS trusts in England lack funds earmarked to cover maternity leave
Nearly half of English NHS trusts lack dedicated funding to cover maternity leave in physiotherapy, with the roles significantly less protected than nursing positions, new analysis shows.
Survival after sudden cardiac arrest didn’t improve despite training bystanders, emergency responders
A major randomized trial found that intensive community training on CPR and cardiac arrest response did not improve survival rates in North Carolina counties, despite engaging millions of residents.
GPs to offer 300,000 patients extra support to ease winter strain on NHS
England’s NHS will provide 300,000 vulnerable patients with extra support from GPs this winter, including health checks and medication reviews, funded through a £40m initiative aimed at preventing hospital admissions.
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive the recommended three hours daily of rehabilitation therapy, according to a national audit program report.
Liver experts finally agree on what acute-on-chronic liver failure is
International liver experts have established a unified definition for acute-on-chronic liver failure, a serious condition affecting patients with underlying liver disease. The consensus aims to improve diagnosis, treatment protocols, and clinical trial development globally.
Nebraska rushed Medicaid work rules. Then a cancer patient was told he’d lost coverage
Nebraska implemented Medicaid work requirements in May, resulting in coverage losses for some beneficiaries, including a cancer patient unable to meet employment obligations due to health conditions.
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s multibillion-pound cocaine habit
Cocaine consumption in England rose 26% between 2021 and 2025, with deaths reaching record levels as aging users continue taking the drug more frequently and at higher purity levels.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Research in England found that people from minority ethnic backgrounds are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more likely to be diagnosed in emergency settings.
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