Category : Health Policy


CPAP Machines: A Growing Solution for Snoring Disorders

CPAP machines, once reserved for severe sleep apnoea, are now increasingly prescribed for milder cases and snoring, driven by awareness and celebrity endorsements. Experts discuss the medical risks of untreated snoring and the rise in sleep disorder treat

Larissa Gross: Tribute to Energy Pioneer and Friend

Larissa Gross, a Canadian engineer who worked at climate thinktank E3G in London, passed away at 35 from breast cancer. Known for her humour and dedication to sustainable energy, she left a lasting impact on friends and the environmental community.

Doctor Sees Border Health Crisis, Cites Political Decisions

Dr. Brian Elmore treated severe migrant injuries at the US-Mexico border, describing a 'perverse Groundhog Day' of trauma. He argues political decisions have made the border as violent as possible, leading to a public health emergency.

Widowed Parents Fight for Fair Financial Support After Loss

Widowed parents like Denise Young and Caroline Booth face financial crisis after losing partners, as UK bereavement payments fall short. Campaigners urge government to extend support beyond 18 months to prevent child poverty and ease emotional toll.

Cancer Code Calls for School Air Filters and Energy Overhaul

The European Code Against Cancer highlights air pollution as a critical health threat, urging governments to relocate schools from busy roads, install air filters, and transition to cleaner energy systems to reduce cancer risks and improve public health.

UK Axes Global Health Programme Amid Aid Cuts

The UK government has terminated the Global Health Workforce Programme, which supported healthcare training in six African nations, citing budget constraints. Critics warn this move undermines pandemic preparedness and global health security.

Women's Biology Ignored in UK Back Pain Guidelines

A major study reveals UK clinical guidance fails to consider women's skeleton size, hormones, pregnancy, and menopause in musculoskeletal pain treatment, leading to worse care for female patients.

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