Black People Twice as Likely to Have Stroke in England
A new study reveals black people in England are twice as likely to suffer a stroke as white counterparts, with higher risks of high blood pressure and diabetes.
Category : Public Health
Silence Has Consequences: Jews and Palestinians Both Deserve Humanity
A human rights lawyer reflects on the fear of speaking out about antisemitism and Palestinian suffering, urging a balanced approach that recognizes the humanity of both peoples.
When You Eat Matters: Timing Impacts Health
A new meta-analysis suggests that eating earlier in the evening improves metabolic health, independent of calorie intake, challenging traditional diet advice.
World Unprepared for Next Pandemic as Treaty Talks Stall
Negotiators miss deadline for global pandemic treaty due to disputes over pathogen sharing and vaccine access, leaving world unprepared for future outbreaks.
Brit Crew Member in Urgent Care After Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
A British crew member requires urgent medical care after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths reported.
Unhealthy Britain: Housing and Junk Food Solutions Exist
Healthy life expectancy in the UK has declined for two years, with people living with sickness earlier. The Guardian urges action on housing, food, and prevention.
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Three Dead
Three passengers died from suspected hantavirus on a cruise ship. Learn about symptoms, transmission, and treatment of this rare rodent-borne disease.
Kenya's AI Health Reforms Penalize Poorest
An investigation reveals Kenya's AI-driven health system overcharges the poor and undercharges the wealthy, sparking unrest and access issues.
Christofascism and the Slow Demolition of US Public Health
Robert F Kennedy Jr's HHS tenure blends Christian nationalist rhetoric with public health dismantling, promoting spiritual warfare and pseudoscience while cutting billions in funding.
Cashier's Hot Chocolate Helped Me Through Back Pain
A man recalls how a cashier's empathy and a free hot chocolate helped him cope with excruciating back pain, a gesture he never forgot.
Court Blocks Mail-Order Abortion Drug Access
A US appeals court ruling blocks mail-order dispensing of mifepristone, threatening abortion access nationwide and sparking outrage from reproductive rights advocates.
Alice Springs Baby Death Exposes NT Neglect Crisis
The tragic death of baby Kumanjayi in Alice Springs highlights systemic failures in remote Indigenous communities, demanding urgent action from Australian authorities.
Sterilisation Access Inequality Exposed by Woman's Fight
A psychologist denied NHS sterilisation won her case, sparking debate on unequal access, medical misogyny, and the balance between autonomy and medical concerns.
Lipedema: Underdiagnosed Condition Affecting 1 in 10 Women
Lipedema causes painful leg swelling and affects 10% of women, yet many doctors are unaware. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Austerity Blamed for Fall in Healthy Life Expectancy
Readers respond to a study showing UK healthy life expectancy has fallen, blaming austerity and calling for policy changes to reverse the trend.
Martha's Rule Saves Father's Life After Hospital Errors
Karen Osenton invoked Martha's rule to demand a second opinion for her father David, who nearly died from medical mistakes at John Radcliffe Hospital. He recovered after ICU care.
Climate Crisis Worsens Hay Fever: Pollen Season Lengthens
The climate crisis is making hay fever worse, with European pollen season now up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, impacting health and nature enjoyment.
Cuba's Fuel Crisis Wrecks Healthcare and Water Access
Cuba's deepening energy crisis, worsened by the US blockade, has led to postponed surgeries, risky conditions for newborns, and loss of clean water, with the UN scaling up humanitarian response.
Advanced Practitioners in NHS: No Safety Gap
Readers respond to BMA warnings about advanced practitioners in the NHS, citing evidence of safety and the need for collaborative workforce solutions.
Writer: Violence Against Women at Breaking Point
Jeff Pope, writer of ITV drama 'Believe Me' about John Worboys survivors, says violence against women is at a breaking point and police must change how sexual assault cases are handled.
Racial Bias in Maternity Care: New Evidence
Fresh evidence highlights systemic racial discrimination in UK maternity care, with Black and Asian women facing higher risks and poorer outcomes. Experts call for urgent reforms.
RACP Implodes: Internal Battle for Control Intensifies
Police were called to a tumultuous meeting of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as rival leaders clash, highlighting deep dysfunction and cultural problems in medicine.
Specialist Care After First Miscarriage Could Prevent 10,000 Losses
A UK study finds that providing specialised care after a first miscarriage, instead of waiting for three, could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses annually, reducing future miscarriage risk.
Crying About My Cleft Lip at 60 Changed Me
At a party, I met another woman with a cleft lip. Our conversation unlocked decades of suppressed emotions, leading to tears and healing.
Racism Stress Linked to Black Maternal Death Risk
A Cambridge study finds socioenvironmental stressors like racism may explain why black women are more likely to die during childbirth, affecting key biological pathways.
Australia's Meth Use Doubles, Wastewater Shows Record Highs
Wastewater monitoring reveals methamphetamine consumption in Australia nearly doubled since 2016, with record highs for cocaine and ketamine, raising concerns about drug abuse.
Sertraline Recalled After Wrong Medication Found in Pack
A batch of Sertraline 100mg tablets has been recalled after a patient found Citalopram 40mg strips in the sealed box. MHRA advises patients to check batch V2500425.
Northern Beaches Hospital Goes Public, Ending Troubled Deal
Sydney's Northern Beaches hospital transitions to public ownership, ending an eight-year public-private partnership after the death of a two-year-old boy.
Why Americans Are Becoming 'Numb' to Violence
A journalist explores the psychological numbing to political violence in the US, with insights from psychiatrists on doomscrolling and learned passiveness.
UK Healthy Life Expectancy Drops Amid Health Crisis
Healthy life expectancy in the UK has fallen by two years over the past decade, with poorest areas seeing less than 55 years of good health, according to the Health Foundation.
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