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Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
Research reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, prompting calls for a rethink of detection and management approaches.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
A new survey finds fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers reporting access to the treatment.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth conversations with patients about preventative health measures, according to Royal College of GPs research.
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
Potent sedating medications are widely used on agitated dementia patients in long-term care facilities despite federal discouragement. A Michigan family’s dispute with a senior living community over medicating their mother highlights the difficult decisions families face.
Travel plans? Here’s what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with over 3,600 confirmed cases and two deaths as of late September, prompting health officials to advise vaccination before travel.
Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities
The Trump administration has taken steps to reverse nearly 50 years of federal policy requiring people with disabilities to live in integrated community settings rather than institutions, after a federal judge agreed to remove integration language from disability rights regulations.
A new California law bans child marriage. What’s the global outlook on the practice?
California became the 18th state to ban child marriage without exception after Governor Newsom signed legislation on September 30. The law sets 18 as the minimum marriage age and removes prior allowances for parental consent.
‘It’s a nightmare.’ Former refugee, professor on Trump’s new Medicaid policy
As of October 1, approximately 280,000 people, including refugees with disabilities, are losing Medicaid coverage due to changes in a budget bill passed by the Trump administration.
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors’ Medicare premium costs ahead of midterm elections
President Trump announces $90 payments to over 20 million seniors for Medicare premiums ahead of midterm elections, part of a broader campaign strategy involving multiple voter payment promises.
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Experts’ sleep tips for freshers
Sleep experts recommend maintaining consistent wake times, getting morning sunlight, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol to help university freshers balance social activities with academic demands and rest.
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A 14-year-old girl in England waited over five years for an autism diagnosis, during which her mental health deteriorated significantly, highlighting challenges in accessing NHS diagnostic services.
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
Luna Wong, a 16-year-old from Hong Kong, moved to the UK in 2022 to study at boarding school but died by suicide in July 2023, raising questions about how international students receive mental health support.
Irish rugby: The international rugby ‘trailblazer’ and her legacy of cancer awareness
A memorial match honored Rosie Stewart, an Irish rugby pioneer who died from breast cancer at 33, combining sports competition with female health awareness discussions.
After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee’s method flouts medical ethics
Tennessee healthcare workers attempted for over an hour to establish IV access during an inmate’s execution before the governor halted the procedure, prompting calls from doctors and lawmakers for an execution moratorium.
Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh: The children dying in India’s remote tribal heartland
At least 32 children have died in remote villages in Balaghat district, India, since May. Officials attribute the deaths mainly to measles and malaria, compounded by malnutrition, geographic isolation, and cultural beliefs about disease.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Women report serious complications from affordable eyelid surgery obtained abroad, including infections, inability to close eyes, and inadequate aftercare, prompting concerns from UK surgeons about patient safety.
‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say
An NHS policy accelerating the removal of inactive patients from GP lists has inadvertently caused vulnerable people in deprived areas to lose healthcare access, according to doctors and analysis of patient registrations.
‘A tumour the size of a football saved my life’
A Coventry woman diagnosed with rare mucinous ovarian cancer after a family holiday in August 2021 urges others not to dismiss unexplained symptoms, saying rapid tumor growth ultimately aided early detection.
Watchdog criticises Norfolk Police’s handling before man’s death
The police watchdog criticised Norfolk Police’s handling of a welfare check call, saying officers should have been sent to a home where a 30-year-old man was later found dead.
Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m UK study is testing a new pain management program for endometriosis, combining medication, physiotherapy, and psychological support to improve quality of life for millions of affected women.
Menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year ‘no better than cheap multivitamin’
Consumer watchdog Which? found menopause supplements costing over £400 annually offer no advantage over £22 multivitamins, with many lacking adequate key nutrients.
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