Health Care Costs Top US Economic Worries, Poll Reveals
A new KFF Health poll shows health care affordability has become Americans' primary financial concern in 2026, with significant implications for midterm elections and personal finances.
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Fourth Death in California Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak
A Northern California man has died after consuming toxic wild mushrooms, marking the fourth fatality in what health officials describe as an unprecedented outbreak of Death Cap mushroom poisonings across the state.
Greens Slam Aged Care Wait Times as National Shame
Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne criticises eight-month aged care wait times for elderly Australians, blaming Labor's rationing policies and prioritising defence spending over care.
NHS Spent £345k on Pandemic Signs as Patients Died
Two London NHS trusts spent nearly £350,000 on colourful 'thank you' signs during the COVID-19 pandemic while thousands died in their hospitals, FOI data reveals.
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Neuroscientist: 7 Habits That Harm Your Mental Health
A UK-based neuroscientist identifies common daily routines including morning phone checking and irregular sleep that create anxiety and hinder wellbeing.
MHRA: Small Pancreatitis Risk with Weight-Loss Jabs
The UK medicines regulator updates guidance after increased reports of acute pancreatitis linked to GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, affecting about one in 100 patients.
Winter Storm Injury Warnings from Doctors
Emergency physicians highlight three major injury categories during icy conditions and offer practical advice including penguin walking and ice safety measures to avoid hospital visits.
NHS: 25% of Young Adults Miss HPV Cancer Vaccine
The NHS issues a stark warning that one in four people born before 2001 are leaving school without the HPV vaccine, heightening their risk of developing severe cancers in adulthood.
Motorcycling as Mindfulness: Riding Demands Presence
Clinical psychologist explores how motorcycle riding creates mindfulness through intense focus, reducing stress hormones and improving situational awareness without traditional meditation.
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Jesy Nelson's Anger Over Twins' SMA Diagnosis
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, expressing anger that her experience was needed for the condition to be taken seriously.
Nurses Reject NHS Apology Over Changing Room Dispute
Eight female nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have refused to accept an apology from health chiefs after a tribunal found they were forced to share changing facilities with a transgender colleague, creating a hostile environment.
National Medicines Database Plan to Reduce Medication Risks
The Australian government announces a two-stage reform to create a National Medicines Record, aiming to reduce unsafe medication use, stockpiling, and doctor shopping through better tracking.
HPV Vaccine Uptake Gap Puts 1 in 4 School Leavers at Risk
New data reveals one in four UK students leave secondary school without the HPV vaccine, significantly increasing their vulnerability to cervical, mouth and throat cancers despite NHS efforts.
Teen's Pain After Surgery by Disgraced GOSH Surgeon Jabbar
James Wood, 19, endured severe pain and long-term harm from surgery by Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with a report citing poor surgical skill affecting nearly 100 children.
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Dr Saboor Mir: NHS Doctor Who Saw Partition Horrors
Dr Saboor Mir, an NHS ophthalmologist and GP for over 40 years, passed away at 94. He moved from Pakistan to the UK in the 1960s after surviving the partition of India.
UK Dementia Cases to Hit Two Million by 2050
Experts warn dementia cases in the UK could surge to nearly two million by 2050, increasing pressure on health services and highlighting urgent need for better care and research.
GOSH Surgeon Harmed 94 Kids, Boy 'Affected for Life'
The parents of 12-year-old Vivaan Sharma reveal their son still suffers nightmares after surgery by a rogue Great Ormond Street surgeon who harmed nearly 100 children over five years.
Influencer's Daughter Dies at Six from Rare Epilepsy
Australian influencer Erin Oudshoorn announces the death of her six-year-old daughter Lulu, who had West syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy, on Instagram.
Three Measurements That Signal Higher Diabetes Risk
Diabetes UK highlights waist size, blood pressure and weight as crucial indicators for type 2 diabetes risk, with lifestyle changes offering reversal potential for millions.
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Teenager's Pain After Botched Great Ormond Street Surgery
James Wood, 19, describes enduring 'the worst pain I had ever felt' following surgery by Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with a new report detailing harm to dozens of children.
Influencer's Daughter Lulu Dies Aged 6 From Rare Epilepsy
Australian influencer Erin Oudshoorn announces death of six-year-old daughter Lulu after lifelong struggle with rare West syndrome epilepsy, sharing heartbreaking tribute on Instagram.
UK Stroke Risk: Prevention Steps as Cases Set to Rise 42%
With UK strokes projected to increase by 42% by 2035, experts reveal essential prevention strategies including blood pressure monitoring, lifestyle changes, and NHS health checks to reduce your risk.
GOSH Review: 94 Children Harmed by Orthopaedic Surgeon
A damning report from Great Ormond Street Hospital has concluded that nearly 100 young patients suffered harm under the care of orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar, with 36 experiencing severe consequences.
Hospice Nurse Reveals Common Last Words of Dying Patients
Julie McFadden, known as Nurse Julie, shares insights from years in end-of-life care, highlighting four frequent phrases and unexplained phenomena.
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Scabies Surge Sweeps UK and Europe: Understanding the Epidemic
Scabies cases are surging across the UK and Europe, with vulnerable groups at particular risk. Learn about symptoms, treatment challenges, and the mental health impact of this contagious skin condition.
Sarwar Presents Evidence of Political Pressure in Hospital Opening
Anas Sarwar presents official meeting notes suggesting political pressure to open Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, contradicting First Minister John Swinney's earlier denials.
NHS Doctor's £72k Student Loan Debt 'Impossible' to Repay
A junior doctor reveals his student debt has ballooned to over £72,000 despite regular payments, as high interest rates and frozen thresholds cripple graduates across the UK.
CBS Hires 'Germ Theory Denialist' Doctor Mark Hyman
CBS News under Bari Weiss hires Dr Mark Hyman, a functional medicine advocate criticised as promoting pseudoscience, with ties to RFK Jr and Silicon Valley Trump donors.
Norovirus Hospital Admissions Hit Winter High
Norovirus admissions in English hospitals have surged to a new winter high, with 950 daily beds occupied, while flu cases decline and ambulance handover times improve.
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UK Dog Owners Warned as Cancer Searches Double
Veterinary experts issue urgent warning to UK dog owners after online searches for canine cancer symptoms surge dramatically, with specific breeds identified as high-risk.
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