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Senators question Trump’s picks for top health positions, including surgeon general
The Senate health committee is considering three Trump administration nominees for top health positions, including radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general, her third such nominee.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay on Thursday. The Department of Health reported 90% of routine and elective services proceeded as scheduled.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with expired equipment and systemic planning failures leaving NHS workers inadequately protected during the pandemic’s onset.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize it is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a shift from century-old insulin therapy as screening efforts accelerate to identify eligible patients.
Mum ‘lost trust’ in Addenbrooke’s after surgeon review
An NHS trust reports more than 200 patients experienced harm under the care of a now-suspended orthopaedic surgeon, with 41 cases classified as severe and one death.
A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
A Montana cancer survivor lost Medicaid disability coverage after stopping Social Security payments to pursue work, despite ongoing health complications from her illness.
‘People are still afraid of those three letters’: Fighting the stigma of HIV
Retired rugby star Gareth Thomas and other HIV advocates are working to combat stigma surrounding the virus in Brazil, where misconceptions about modern treatments persist despite significant medical advances.
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
A fire at a nursing home in Chile killed at least 16 elderly residents, with ten others evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at the facility south of Santiago.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are posing as men to purchase testosterone from online pharmacies due to difficulties obtaining NHS prescriptions, according to menopause specialists concerned about inconsistent access and health risks.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
A&E attendances by children aged six to 17 for mental health crises rose 36% between 2019 and 2025, with some patients waiting over 12 hours, NHS doctors warn.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test being trialled by the NHS detected more than nine in ten cases of bladder cancer in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard to reduce delays and their cascading effects on work and finances.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial funded by the British Heart Foundation found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered may safely discontinue long-term heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An NHS trust is launching a clinical trial testing an experimental Alzheimer’s drug on symptom-free people at risk of developing dementia to determine if the condition can be prevented.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health charities have failed to acknowledge violence risks from some people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mind’s chief executive, ahead of conclusions from a major public inquiry.
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
A Louisiana legal challenge seeks to end telehealth access to abortion pills nationwide, threatening recent gains in states like Arizona where doctors have begun offering remote medication abortion services.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Regularly consuming very hot beverages at 65 degrees Celsius or above increases oesophageal cancer risk approximately threefold compared to warm drinks, according to UK research involving nearly a million people.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though neither represents a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for years, marking a shift from century-old insulin therapy as screening and rollout accelerate.
Retatutride: How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide are flooding black markets worldwide, despite the medication not yet being approved for human use by any regulatory body.
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New Phoenix Shelter Offers Long-Term Solutions to People without Housing
Traditional homeless shelters offer one-night stays to unhoused people, forcing them to leave by sun-up and return the next evening—if a bed is available. The Copper Courier, a Courier Newsroom publication, reports that a new housing solution in Phoenix is taking a...
Facts and Statistics on the Senior Citizen Population in Illinois
When it comes to the entire senior citizen (those over the age of 64) population in the United States, the U.S. state of Illinois is pretty comparable to the entire country. For example, the median household income for those aged 65 and older is $44,498 per year on...
Gained Weight During COVID? Here’s How To Shed The Pounds
Alt title: 3 Ways To Tackle Pandemic Weight Gain The COVID-19 pandemic shed a spotlight on weight gain and obesity in numerous ways. Obese individuals were far more likely to die if they contracted the virus, while child obesity rates increased due to food...
What to Do if You Suspect a Loved One is a Hoarder
Steps to Take When a Family Member is a Hoarder In recent years, the general public’s familiarity with hoarding has grown somewhat greater than it once was. However, many still don’t realize that hoarding isn’t just holding onto items a little longer than the average...