by News Feed Editor | Oct 3, 2026 | Health
A Worcestershire woman spent three years undiagnosed with perimenopause symptoms, spending nearly 11 months hospitalized across eight admissions before self-diagnosing and starting hormone replacement therapy.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 3, 2026 | Health
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching amid concerns over meningitis B infections. The initiative aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of the life-threatening disease.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 3, 2026 | Health
NHS boards have imposed two-year minimum waiting times for ADHD and autism assessments, with nearly 1 million people awaiting ADHD evaluations and about 295,000 waiting for autism diagnosis.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 3, 2026 | Health
Researchers suggest drones could accelerate defibrillator delivery to people experiencing cardiac arrests outside hospitals, potentially improving survival rates when response times are critical.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 3, 2026 | Health
An NPR investigation reveals that children with disabilities represent the largest group entering foster care and experience the worst outcomes, often trapped longer in the system with little specialized support for their complex medical and behavioral needs.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 3, 2026 | Health
Montana begins enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct. 1, causing confusion among enrollees who received unclear notices about compliance deadlines and documentation requirements.