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5 takeaways from STAT’s investigation of the sprawling ‘three-parent IVF’ industry
An investigation reveals a growing international market for mitochondrial replacement therapy as an infertility treatment, despite limited scientific evidence supporting its use in older women seeking to conceive.
Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed on restoring trust in science, the state of public health, and RFK Jr.
Michigan’s incoming senator Abdul El-Sayed, the first epidemiologist elected to the Senate, plans to address declining public trust in science and public health by targeting corporate greed and holding accountable those spreading misinformation.
Fed up with the healthcare industry, this red state capped insulin prices for patients
North Dakota joined 28 other states in capping insulin copays at $25 monthly, creating bipartisan support despite traditional free-market skepticism among Republicans.
‘Never thought I’d eat that’: how vegetable prescriptions are helping Britons with diabetes
A pioneering “veg on prescription” program in Cornwall provides free weekly vegetable boxes and cooking sessions to patients with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, with participants reporting improved blood sugar levels and wellbeing.
World’s largest early warning system for severe child illness to launch in NHS A&Es across England
England’s NHS is rolling out a paediatric early warning system in A&E departments this winter to help staff quickly identify when children are dangerously deteriorating using vital sign scores.
Cancer diagnoses in England hit record high of more than 1,000 people a day
Cancer diagnoses in England reached a record high of more than 1,000 people daily in 2024, with more than 373,000 cases identified, though treatment timescale targets remain unmet.
Half of NHS trusts in England lack funds earmarked to cover maternity leave
Nearly half of NHS trusts in England lack dedicated funding for maternity leave coverage, with physiotherapy services particularly affected compared to nursing roles.
GPs to offer 300,000 patients extra support to ease winter strain on NHS
England’s NHS will provide 300,000 vulnerable patients with extra GP support including health checks and medication reviews this winter through a £40m programme aimed at preventing hospital admissions.
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive the recommended three hours daily rehabilitation therapy, according to a new audit report.
AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban
AI bots submitted three-quarters of responses to a 2023 UK government consultation on banning disposable vapes, marking the first documented large-scale automated interference in health policy consultation.
One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky
LifeFlight of Maine, an air ambulance service, is rethinking recruitment and retention strategies as demand for medical flights surges amid rural hospital closures and ground ambulance shortages.
New drug could be cure for common cause of high blood pressure
A new drug called baxdrostat has shown potential to reverse high blood pressure caused by adrenal gland tumors, with benefits persisting years after patients stopped taking it.
The U.S. may soon lose measles elimination status
Federal health officials have granted waivers allowing panel members with financial conflicts of interest to evaluate preventive medical services, raising questions about oversight despite leadership rhetoric against corporate influence in healthcare.
This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He’s now a Diana honoree
An 18-year-old student in India founded Team Period to address menstrual stigma through workshops and awareness campaigns. He has been recognized as a Diana Award honoree for his social activism efforts.
BMI alternative for identifying obesity ‘could prevent misdiagnosis in millions’
Researchers propose combining BMI with body measurements and organ function tests to more accurately identify obesity, potentially preventing misdiagnosis in millions of people worldwide.
NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November
Senior hospital doctors in England plan a two-day strike in November over pay and working hours disputes, with the NHS warning of significant disruptions to patient care.
Rise in NHS birth centre closures ‘shocking’ denial of women’s rights, experts say
Twelve NHS birth centres have closed in England since 2019, with six shutting permanently since Labour took power, restricting women’s choice in where to give birth, campaigners say.
Disabled people in England ‘have to wait up to two years for wheelchairs’
Disabled people in England are experiencing waits of up to two years for wheelchairs, according to a parliamentary ombudsman report citing a sharp rise in complaints about NHS and private provider delays.
A new tactic in the war over out-of-network bills: Health care providers are suing employers
Health care providers are increasingly suing employers directly to recover unpaid out-of-network medical bills, shifting litigation tactics from targeting insurance companies in a new escalation of surprise billing disputes.
A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
An experimental drug designed to reduce heart attack and stroke risk by lowering a blood particle called Lp(a) failed to protect study volunteers despite successfully reducing the particle’s levels.
Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country’s healthcare system is unraveling
Fighting between Ethiopian rebels and federal forces has reignited in September, overwhelming hospitals in the Tigray region and straining an already fragile healthcare system amid prior damage from earlier conflict.
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Causes of Increase in US Pedestrian Accidents
Since 2010, pedestrian deaths are up 77% according to the Governors Highway Safety Association data. Why did over 7,500 people die while walking or jogging on a roadway last year? Every day, on average, 20 Americans walk along a roadway and are killed by a vehicle. In...