by News Feed Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Health
Retired rugby star Gareth Thomas and other HIV advocates are working to combat stigma surrounding the virus in Brazil, where misconceptions about modern treatments persist despite significant medical advances.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Health
A fire at a nursing home in Chile killed at least 16 elderly residents, with ten others evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at the facility south of Santiago.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Health
A study challenges the standard NHS treatment for endometriosis, finding that surgery combined with hormonal medication does not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater benefit.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Health
A public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes at an NHS hospital found systemic failures across England’s health system, including poor regulation, weak whistleblower protections, and persistent inability to address manager underperformance.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Health
Around 400 million people live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Austria, and France have introduced such laws since 2015, with approaches varying significantly by jurisdiction.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 15, 2026 | Health
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, with free vaccines offered to Year 13 pupils and first-year university students.