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Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
Critics say NHS trusts across England are failing to provide end-of-life care that allows seriously ill children to die at home, forcing many to spend their final days in hospital instead.
The Global Story – How the world sees Lindsay Clancy – BBC Sounds
Lindsay Clancy faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the deaths of her three young children. Her Massachusetts trial has sparked international debate about how US law handles cases involving mothers accused of killing their children.
Dry eyes are common in women. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore them
Dry eyes are highly common among women in perimenopause and beyond, affecting around half of women in menopausal transition years. The condition results from hormonal changes and other factors but can be managed with various treatments.
Disabled workers at greater risk of losing health insurance
Disabled workers are less likely to have employer-based health insurance, putting them at greater risk of losing coverage when Medicaid work requirements take effect next year, according to a new report.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following recent strikes by consultants and specialist doctors, with picket lines at major hospitals.
AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze routine mammograms and successfully identified women with heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke history, potentially transforming breast cancer screening into dual-purpose cardiovascular screening.
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds
Research finds at least 15,000 UK women annually develop undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, with the true figure potentially much higher. GPs often misidentify the condition as postnatal depression, delaying appropriate specialist treatment.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A common artificial sweetener found in chewing gum and other products has been linked to increased cardiovascular risks in a large research study presented at a major heart conference.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
World health organizations have adopted a unified heart attack definition to improve diagnosis and care for women, who historically received less effective treatment for certain types of attacks.
Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye experts warn people to watch for vision damage from Wednesday’s eclipse, including blurred vision and sensitivity to light. Around 70 people suffered eye damage from the 1999 UK eclipse.
Men are turning to penis fillers, but are they safe?
Penis filler procedures are gaining popularity among men seeking girth enhancement, but medical professionals warn of serious risks including infection and tissue damage from botched treatments.
I was abused as a child – and thought I had healed. Then I began drinking in lockdown
Dr. Frank Spinelli, a sexual abuse survivor and author, struggled with hidden alcohol dependence during lockdown after initially believing he had healed from childhood trauma inflicted by his Boy Scout leader.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A King’s College London neuroscience professor has withdrawn support for a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD, claiming it misrepresented her views and could encourage parents to stop medicating their children.
FDA plans to regulate generative AI
The FDA is developing a regulatory framework for medical devices using generative artificial intelligence, seeking to provide clarity to the healthcare industry on oversight of this emerging technology.
Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol
A cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State drew national headlines, but research shows cocaine use among young adults has declined over the past five years, with alcohol remaining the most prevalent substance on campuses.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A comprehensive review of 1,744 clinical trials found that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly improve physical function, pain, mental health, and bone density in people with musculoskeletal disorders.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
The NHS is offering free HPV self-testing kits to nearly four million women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments, enabling them to test for the virus at home.
How Trump’s cuts are reshaping America’s health system
Republican-led cuts to Medicaid funding and insurance subsidies are forcing rural health systems, particularly in Maine, to reshape operations through service consolidations, closures, and increased telehealth adoption.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting multiple coronaviruses, marking the first time such a vaccine component was created by artificial intelligence and tested in humans.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with consultants and specialist doctors having struck the previous week in the first such action for these groups in the region.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic cannabinoid far more potent and dangerous than cannabis, with risks including psychosis and cardiac arrest.
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