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Medicine, public health, fitness and the science behind them.
Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a…
Health & WellnessAn 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.
Health & WellnessThe Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected. And each state has to opt in.
Health & WellnessThe world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.
Health & WellnessState reportedly asks for emergency assistance as state Democratic governor spars with US health secretary Pennsylvania is seeking emergency assistance from the US Centers for Disease…
Health & WellnessEnhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
Health & WellnessReview expected to say patients in England should be ‘triaged’ and offered support without formal diagnosis Proposals to limit the number of patients being formally diagnosed with attention…
Health & WellnessDriven by fine performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Lance Hammer’s comeback is unbearable in its tragic candour and essential in its moral questioning This…
Health & WellnessAs the country’s top public health official spends his time in office undermining science, doctors and advocates mount an urgent campaign for childhood vaccines On an early September…
Health & WellnessAnalysis finds only 955 play professionals supporting 21 million child hospital admissions, leaving many traumatised for life Children in English hospitals with serious illnesses are being…
Health & WellnessThe Senate committee on health held a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third pick to be the nation's…
Health & WellnessMy coccyx still hurts from an extreme cycling challenge almost two decades ago. Is there anything it’s good for? ‘Welcome to middle age.” This is what my GP said to me 10 years ago when I…
Health & WellnessIn a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.
Health & WellnessMartine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
Health & WellnessSara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
Health & WellnessPatients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a health body.
Health & WellnessScientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
Health & WellnessThousands with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will have access to Enhertu after ministers strike deal on price Thousands of women in England with incurable breast cancer will get access to…
Health & WellnessNo one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.
Health & WellnessNPR's Juana Summers talks with ProPublica data reporter Andrea Suozzo about their investigation looking into the rise in deaths related to ectopic pregnancies.
Health & WellnessHealth committee chair Bill Cassidy said fatal outbreak of disease is a ‘terrible legacy’ for Trump administration Senator Bill Cassidy, the Republican chair of the US Senate health…
Health & WellnessTierra Walker, 37, was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia at 20 weeks, and family says denial of abortion led to death A wrongful death lawsuit filed on Tuesday accuses Ken Paxton, the Texas…
Health & WellnessMen with heart, kidney or liver conditions more likely to be offered intervention compared with women, global analysis finds Women with the same medical condition as men are less likely to…
Health & WellnessSeeing a pallid, washed-out face in the mirror? Prepare to be diagnosed … Name: Ferritin face. Age: The name is new, but the symptoms are old. Continue reading...
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