by News Feed Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | Health
A study presented at a major cardiology conference found that high blood levels of xylitol, a common artificial sweetener, were associated with increased cardiovascular risks including heart attacks and strokes.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | Health
World’s four leading cardiovascular health groups have agreed on a universal heart attack definition, promising better recognition and treatment for women who have historically received less effective care.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | Health
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing doctor-patient consultations make errors in drug names and diagnoses, potentially endangering patients if mistakes go undetected and persist in medical records.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | Health
The Famine Early Warning System (FEWS NET) paused reporting on Somalia, Afghanistan, and Yemen in August despite worsening food crises affecting millions, though the State Department said reporting would resume in September.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | Health
A 31-year-old woman died from a cardiac event during childbirth, but her newborn son Tommy survived and is now home. The family says the infant is their ‘light’ amid grief.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | Health
The NHS is administering an updated flu vaccine this winter designed to protect against last year’s Super-K strain, with initial doses available to schoolchildren and pregnant women starting in September.