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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Shift workers face significant health risks from disrupted sleep patterns, including higher dementia and heart disease risk. Researchers are exploring whether biphasic sleep—splitting rest into two blocks—may help mitigate these effects.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
More than half of NHS midwives leaving England’s health service in 2025-26 were under 35, with experts warning early-career departures driven by burnout threaten maternity care quality and safety.
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
An Australian woman delivered rare naturally conceived identical quadruplets at 28 weeks via caesarean section on 14 July. The monozygotic quadruplets, sharing the same placenta, represent an extraordinarily uncommon occurrence estimated at one in every 15 million pregnancies.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A Sydney teenager died in 2022 from a tick-induced mammalian meat allergy after eating a beef sausage, marking the first known death from the condition worldwide.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with risk rising 3% for every 11.5dB increase in noise levels.
FDA panel confronting peptide controversy
An FDA advisory committee is evaluating whether compounding pharmacies should manufacture seven specific peptides, amid concerns about their safety and effectiveness in the absence of robust clinical evidence.
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
U.S. health officials are investigating a new cyclospora outbreak affecting 72 people as of Wednesday, though the source products have not yet been identified.
ADHD and periods: Are my hormones making my symptoms worse?
A study by London universities examines whether menstrual cycles worsen ADHD symptoms in women, with participants reporting difficulty concentrating and increased impulsivity during certain times of their cycle.
MPs call for ban on fast food outlets opening near schools to tackle obesity
UK MPs call for restrictions on fast food outlets near schools and bans on junk food advertising to combat obesity, which costs the nation £74bn annually.
UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade
The global comparison, based on World Health Organization data, compared the UK to other nations in western Europe, the Nordics, North America and Oceania. It is now ranked 20th out of 21 with only the US seeing its population live for fewer years in good health....
Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again
The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals Is Only Getting Bigger
In the last months, weeks, and days of his life, “I will not go to the emergency room” became my husband’s mantra. Andrej had esophageal cancer that had spread throughout his body (but not to his ever-willful brain), and, having trained as a doctor, I had jury-rigged...
Watch: Acknowledging Health Care’s Great Divide
In this “How Would You Fix It?” interview, Julie Rovner, KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent and host of the What the Health? podcast, sat down with David Blumenthal — a physician, health policy expert, former Obama administration official, and author — to...
I’m on six different NHS waiting lists – it’s taking over my life
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms
The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say
DELBARTON, W.Va. — A half-dozen cars had been in the queue for nearly four hours by the time the House of Hope mobile food pantry line began to move. Seventy or so more idled behind them by 11:30 a.m., when the food distribution began. The plan was to begin handing...
Medigap Premiums Leap, and Consumers Have Few Alternatives
After decades of selling insurance, Illinois-based broker John Jaggi had never seen anything like it. More than 80 of his customers who were enrolled in the same Medicare supplemental plan from the insurer Chubb got hit last August with a 45% increase. “In my 49 years...
Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy
Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
‘I gave up my job due to the stress of my child’s food allergies’
Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, founder and trustee of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation which has funded the trial, said the aim was "to show that everyday, shop-bought foods, taken under medical supervision, rather than expensive pharmaceuticals, can be used as an...
‘Toxic culture’ at NHS trust left staff suicidal
A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
We analysed dozens of recent local news reports as part of our ongoing investigation into criminal activity on UK High Streets. From Bideford in Devon, to Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, to Belfast in Northern Ireland - we found that drugs, including crystal meth and...
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Hearing Loss: Signs, Causes, and Solutions
Hearing is something most people take for granted. Unfortunately for millions of Americans, it can eventually become compromised. In fact, roughly one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 have some degree of hearing loss. Many begin experiencing the...
5 Tips for Feeling Healthy Inside and Out
Do you feel like you've tried everything to make yourself feel healthier? If you're looking for a few new tips and tricks, here are five simple ways to feel healthy inside and out. Add to your ponytail Hair loss or thinning is not uncommon for women. About one...
5 Ways to Clean Grease at Home
A clean home is essential for the health and well-being of the entire family. Moreover, it provides a conducive environment free from nasty smell associated with chemicals, grease, and rotting refuse. Keeping our homes clean calls for dedication which may prove...
Recalled Products an Ongoing Threat To Consumers
Among all the myriads of new products brought to market, there are some dangerous ones lurking among the majority of safe ones. These unsafe products are found in a wide sector of industries from children’s toys, baby products, car parts, tools, clothing, medical...