by News Feed Editor | Aug 5, 2026 | Health
A grassroots coalition in Maine is fighting to prevent closure of a coastal hospital’s labor and delivery unit, arguing the loss would create dangerous access gaps for pregnant patients in a rural region.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 5, 2026 | Health
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released guidance aimed at changing how states approach applied behavior analysis, the primary therapy for children with autism, emphasizing stronger oversight and measurable outcomes.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 5, 2026 | Health
Researchers found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking in middle age was associated with nearly 13 additional years without dementia.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 5, 2026 | Health
Researchers at the University of Cambridge used artificial intelligence to design a vaccine component that was then tested in humans, representing what they describe as a world-first achievement in vaccine development.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 5, 2026 | Health
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday in a pay dispute, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 5, 2026 | Health
A UK Covid inquiry found nearly £10 billion in wasted PPE spending and inadequate protective equipment left NHS staff and patients at risk during the pandemic.