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A less aggressive prostate cancer treatment called focal therapy is gaining attention for potentially reducing side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction, though medical opinion remains divided on its effectiveness compared to traditional approaches.

The USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines, is returning home after nine months at sea during military operations, with reports of deteriorating mental health conditions among crew members.

Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS services over the last decade, with severe shortages in regions like Cornwall and Devon, creating a two-tier system based on ability to pay.

A 14-year-old from Yorkshire says doctors repeatedly dismissed her endometriosis diagnosis, claiming she was too young despite severe monthly pain beginning at age 13.

A new study found that SNAP restrictions on soda purchases reduced consumption by 12% among beneficiaries in 10 states, translating to roughly 34 fewer cans per person annually.

A small implant inserted near the heart significantly reduced chest pain in 75% of people with refractory angina within six months, according to a new study of nearly 500 patients.

A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments for eligible patients.

Nurse practitioner students struggle to find clinical supervisors required for graduation, forcing many to pay preceptors out-of-pocket and delaying their entry into a profession facing critical workforce shortages.