BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

by News Feed Editor | Mar 2, 2026 | Health

The data showed big variations between hospitals with Whiston, Royal Blackburn, Royal Preston and Arrowe Park particularly struggling with long waits. In contrast, the three Manchester hospitals, along with Fairfield General in Bury and Furness General in Barrow, saw...

He Needs an Expensive Drug. A Copay Card Helped — Until It Didn’t.

by News Feed Editor | Feb 27, 2026 | Health

Over the course of 2025, Jayant Mishra of Mission Viejo, California, progressively developed scaly, itchy red patches on his skin. Then came the pain and swelling in the joints of his hands, making it difficult to do his work at a bank. His primary care doctor...

To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization

by News Feed Editor | Feb 27, 2026 | Health

(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home without losing her balance. Her doctor prescribed medicine that helped, but then approval from her insurance plan for the drug expired. “Why do I need a prior...

Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists

by News Feed Editor | Feb 26, 2026 | Health

“Vitamin C helps with collagen formation and so ensuring you get enough from foods such as citrus fruits, berries, green vegetables, peppers and tomatoes may help. Zinc, found in meat, poultry, cheese, some shellfish, nuts, seeds and wholegrains, also helps the...

Jersey approves assisted dying law

by News Feed Editor | Feb 26, 2026 | Health

Once the law is given Royal Assent the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as 2027. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Jersey passes assisted dying law – but what stage has proposal reached in UK’s parliaments?

by News Feed Editor | Feb 26, 2026 | Health

Jersey’s parliament, the States Assembly, has just passed its assisted dying bill after a final debate. This will allow terminally ill adults with mental capacity to have an assisted death if they are expected to die within six months, or 12 months if they have...