by News Feed Editor | Oct 4, 2026 | Health
Research reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, prompting calls for a rethink of detection and management approaches.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 4, 2026 | Health
A new survey finds fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers reporting access to the treatment.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 4, 2026 | Health
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth conversations with patients about preventative health measures, according to Royal College of GPs research.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 4, 2026 | Health
Potent sedating medications are widely used on agitated dementia patients in long-term care facilities despite federal discouragement. A Michigan family’s dispute with a senior living community over medicating their mother highlights the difficult decisions families face.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 4, 2026 | Health
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with over 3,600 confirmed cases and two deaths as of late September, prompting health officials to advise vaccination before travel.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 4, 2026 | Health
The Trump administration has taken steps to reverse nearly 50 years of federal policy requiring people with disabilities to live in integrated community settings rather than institutions, after a federal judge agreed to remove integration language from disability rights regulations.