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"We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare
John Galvin knows he needs a colonoscopy. But he’s waiting to schedule the procedure until December, when he turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare. He was already thinking about delaying it — then his monthly Obamacare insurance premium payment tripled this year to...
Even With Dental Insurance, You Still Could Face a Large Bill
LISTEN: Your dental insurance might not cover what you expect. Russell Anthony made eight trips to the dentist last year. The 65-year-old retiree in Nashville, Tennessee, hopes to go less often in 2026, but he’s already made a few visits. “I had a root canal just last...
Apology for poor care over boy’s bleed death
The couple's solicitor, Catherine Lee, from legal firm Irwin Mitchell, added: "Whilst the trust has recognised the severity of the failings Aarav suffered and the need for improvements, it's now vital that staff are supported to uphold the highest standard of care at...
Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak
The health secretary thanked UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) officials and NHS teams, as well as school, college and university staff, and the "thousands of students, pupils and other members of the public who have so readily and responsibly come forward for...
I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit – here’s what I want mums to know
Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Journalists Shine Light on Out-of-Reach Insurance Prices, AI’s Role in Claims Disputes, and Susie Wiles
KFF Health News senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed the KFF Health News series “Priced Out,” which focuses on the health insurance crisis, on An Arm and a Leg on March 19. KFF Health News rural health reporter Andrew Jones discussed the spread of measles...
Thousands get meningitis vaccine as experts wait to see outbreak peak
Paul Hunter, professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, said he was "fairly certain" the peak from the initial super spreader event has already passed, but that secondary cases - in which the infection was passed on further - were still possible. Article...
Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients
Casey's dad, Sean, said they had had to learn things as new parents that they never considered would be part of family life - from feeding him through a stomach tube to what to do if the hospital calls with an urgent update in the middle of the night. Article...
Listen: Trump’s NIH ‘Reset’ Is Driving Away Scientists
LISTEN: Fewer breakthroughs. Weaker responses to public health crises. That’s what some former National Institutes of Health scientists predict for the agency as thousands of researchers leave. Workers from the Washington, D.C., region spoke with KFF Health News...
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The heart of every athletic endeavor is competition. Whether competing with a team, an individual, or oneself, all athletes seek an extra edge that can enhance their performance and help them secure the win. It is not surprising to see so many athletes drawn toward...
The Healthy List of Protein Rich Food
Our desire to be healthy has become stronger than ever. Gone are the days when staying fit was natural for people and food intake ensured that we got proper nutrients. Nowadays, we need to take keen interest towards being healthy if we want to stand a chance to...
A Sleep Doctor’s Guide to Sleeping Peacefully through the Summer
It is hard to sleep on a blistering hot summer night. You keep tossing, turning, and flipping your pillow for the umpteenth time a night. Sleepless nights stress you out and you keep sweating. But how can you make it through the summer heat without losing sleep and...