US Healthcare Fails on Cost and Access in New Report
A new report card gives the US healthcare system low marks for affordability and access, highlighting high costs and insurance gaps compared to other developed nations.
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Abortion Bans Hinder Miscarriage Care, Study Finds
New research shows that US states with abortion restrictions are shifting miscarriage care to a wait-and-see approach, reducing medication use and quality of care.
New Mum's Exhaustion Was Incurable Colon Cancer
Leeanne Grassnick, 42, from South West London, dismissed her exhaustion as new mum fatigue, but it was incurable colon cancer. She's now fighting for her life.
NHS Outsourcing Scan Analysis Hits Record £241m
The NHS paid private firms £241m to analyze CT and MRI scans in 2025, double the amount five years ago. Radiologists warn of lower quality and unsustainable costs due to staffing shortages.
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Social Care Crisis Worsens Despite Government Promises
Readers share devastating experiences of UK social care failures, including unpaid carers unable to get help despite budgets and calls for reform.
Worried Colleague May Be Lying About Cancer: Expert Advice
A reader fears a new coworker is fabricating cancer and other traumas. Psychologist Prof Alessandra Lemma advises focusing on boundaries and uncertainty rather than truth-seeking.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Aid Cuts and Cultural Norms Hinder Response
The DRC faces a severe Ebola outbreak with nearly 750 suspected cases. Aid groups warn of rapid spread, hindered by funding cuts, conflict, and burial customs.
Trump's Surgeon General Pick Sells Banned Supplement
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's nominee for surgeon general, markets supplements including kava, banned by the Pentagon over liver damage concerns. Amazon investigates after Guardian inquiry.
Prioritise children in climate crisis response, experts urge
Prof Alan Stein and Dr Lynette Okengo call for children to be at the forefront of climate action, warning droughts and floods threaten child health and development globally.
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Ebola Strain With No Cure Kills 130 in Central Africa
A rare Ebola strain, Bundibugyo, with no vaccine has killed 130 people in DRC and Uganda. WHO declares public health emergency as cases rise.
Weight-Loss Jabs Could Halve Sick Leave, Study Finds
Study shows GLP-1 injections reduce sick days by 45% and long-term absence by 56%, potentially freeing up millions of GP appointments and saving the NHS £364m annually.
Kipp Popert: DP World Tour's G4D Pause Hurts Disabled Golf
Kipp Popert, world No 1 disabled golfer, criticizes DP World Tour for suspending the G4D Tour, arguing it stifles opportunity and growth for disabled players.
PMOS Patients Describe Misdiagnosis and Stigma
Readers share experiences of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, formerly PCOS, highlighting misdiagnosis, weight stigma, and inadequate care.
UK Mandates Shared Patient Records Across GPs and Hospitals
Legislation in England will require GPs and hospitals to share patient data to create single patient records, aiming to improve care and save lives, amid concerns over liability.
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Baby Formula Safety Claims Questioned Over Toxin Findings
Health advocates warn that FDA claims of baby formula safety contradict data showing widespread contamination with Pfas, phthalates, and other toxic chemicals.
First Passengers Leave Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship in Tenerife
The first passengers from the MV Hondius, hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, have flown to mainland Spain. Evacuations continue for other nationalities.
Affordable Fresh Food Key to Healthier Britain
Vic Harper of The Bread and Butter Thing urges government to treat affordable fresh food as prevention infrastructure, as UK food prices rise and health declines.
Spain Prepares for Hantavirus Cruise Ship Arrival
Spanish authorities finalize plans for the MV Hondius arrival off Tenerife, with an unprecedented operation to assess and repatriate passengers amid hantavirus outbreak.
Sexual Harassment More Common at Top UK Universities
Students at England's leading universities are more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment as those at lower-tariff institutions, according to new OfS data.
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Cook More at Home to Cut Ultra-Processed Food, Cardiologists Advise
Cardiologists recommend cooking at home, avoiding late meals, and chewing slowly to reduce ultra-processed food intake, as outlined in a new European Society of Cardiology statement.
RFK Jr Plans to Curb Antidepressant Prescribing
Robert F Kennedy Jr announces steps to reduce antidepressant use, promoting deprescribing. Psychiatrists warn the crisis stems from lack of access, not overprescribing.
Prosecutors to Fast-Track Hate Crime Cases After Attacks
Prosecutors in England and Wales fast-track hate crime cases after a spate of antisemitic attacks, aiming to tackle the 'climate of fear' felt by the Jewish community.
US Policy Squeezes Cuban Doctors, Hurting Latin America
US blocks employment of Cuban doctors abroad, endangering healthcare for the poorest in Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn about the impact and what makes Cuban doctors unique.
Positive Thinking Can Improve Aging Trajectory
New research suggests positive attitudes toward aging can lead to improvements in walking speed, memory, and cognition, challenging the notion of inevitable decline.
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US 'Drowning in Misinformation' Under RFK Jr, Autism Advocates Say
Autism advocates accuse Trump administration health officials of fueling a crisis of public trust with misinformation on vaccines and autism, calling for congressional oversight and possible impeachment of RFK Jr.
Houston's Immigrant Community Faces Triple Crisis
Houston's immigrant community struggles amid immigration raids, chemical spills, floods, and costly healthcare, with a 21-year life expectancy gap between wealthy and poor areas.
Woman Denied NHS Sterilisation Wins Ombudsman Case
Leah Spasova fought 10 years for tubal ligation on NHS while men could get vasectomies. Ombudsman rules policy unfair, orders review.
Native Hawaiian Medical Scholarship Sued for Discrimination
A conservative group sues to end a federal program that has supported Native Hawaiian medical students for 35 years, arguing it discriminates by race.
RFK Jr Grilled in Senate Over Measles and Vaccine Views
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr faced intense questioning from US senators over his handling of the measles outbreak and vaccine messaging, while defending his record amid rising case numbers.
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HRT Maker Theramex Censured for Patient Safety Failures
Theramex, producer of Evorel and Intrarosa HRT drugs, breached compliance standards 21 times, failing to update prescribing information and clarify pregnancy risks, prompting regulatory action.
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