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Health
Challenges of war surgery in Khartoum, Sudan
A medical team in Khartoum has been treating a surge of war casualties, handling mass casualty incidents with over 127 injured arriving in a single…
Pope Recovers After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery to remove part of his right lung after an early-stage cancerous nodule was detected, and is currently recovering well…
Cancer tests assumption of Pope Leo’s long papacy
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff elected less than 18 months ago, was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and successfully underwent surgery to remove…
Attacks on doctors, medical staff deepen trust deficit, disrupt healthcare
Attacks on healthcare workers in Bangladesh have surged this year, with over 80 reported incidents of violence and vandalism that are undermining patient care and…
Giving words to the depressed Deaf
Bangladesh has launched its first digital mental-health sign language resource, the Bangla Mental Health Sign Language Bank, to help Deaf individuals better express psychological distress…
Why new menopause workplace policies could be bad business
Internationally, workplace policies supporting women through perimenopause and menopause are gaining attention, with the UK mandating such measures for large companies starting next year. However,…
Why I’ll E-Scoot My Way to Health and Happiness
Brisbane resident Matthew Condon has adopted daily electric scooter rides as a way to improve his health and recapture a feeling of freedom, while adhering…
Mothers, children in Congo shun vital healthcare as Ebola spreads
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has led to a sharp increase in maternal deaths and a significant decline in childhood vaccinations,…
Stigma around mental health must be eradicated
Experts and advocates report that persistent stigma around mental health still prevents many individuals from seeking help due to fears of judgment, job loss, or…
Pupils’ health should come first when haze hits hazardous levels
A parent has called for schools to close and switch to home-based learning when air quality is hazardous, rather than leaving the decision to families…
Disability cash is a bonus for sixth of Pip claimants
A survey by the Resolution Foundation found that about one in six Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients report no extra costs due to their disabilities,…
'Madness' of advice to man whose plight led to inquiry
A taxi driver from West Sussex who has waited over four years for a sickness benefits reassessment after recovering from a heart operation has highlighted…
Personal Independence Payment: 1 in 6 recipients do not need aid
A Resolution Foundation analysis found that about one in six working Personal Independence Payment recipients may not actually need the financial support due to lacking…
James McAvoy Reveals Life-Threatening Lung Operation Scare
Scottish actor James McAvoy underwent emergency lung surgery after a biopsy complication caused his lungs to collapse, requiring a three-week hospital stay and multiple treatments.…
Tribute to RJ Mitte and Mental Health Awareness
RJ Mitte, known for his role in Breaking Bad and his advocacy for disability rights and mental health, died by suicide at age 34. His…
Melanoma Campaigner Dies at 30 After Using Sunbeds
Chelsea Tantum, a 30-year-old woman from Manchester, has died from advanced melanoma that had spread throughout her body after years of unregulated sunbed use beginning…
The 33p Miracle That Fixed My Double Chin
A 46-year-old jewellery business owner used affordable invisible facelift tape to temporarily reduce the appearance of her aging-related double chin without invasive treatments. This low-cost…
KFC Binges Led to 19 Stone Weight; Surgery Transformed My Life
Alex Athienitou from East London underwent gastric sleeve surgery after significant weight gain during maternity leave and lockdown, ultimately losing over 8 stone and transforming…
Dear Deidre: Advice on Relationship and Abuse Issues
Three individuals sought advice on rekindling a past relationship, overcoming social anxiety after job loss, and escaping emotional abuse, revealing diverse personal challenges. Their stories…
Ex-Spurs Midfielder David Howells Shares Cancer Survival Story
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder David Howells was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early 2023 following tests prompted by his brother’s earlier diagnosis, leading both to…
The reporter to turn to when COVID struck
Helen Branswell, a renowned infectious disease reporter known for her accurate and clear coverage of major health crises including COVID-19, died at age 69 due…
For former Steward clinicians, the nightmare never ends
Former clinicians formerly insured by Steward Health Care’s captive malpractice insurer TRACo are facing personal liability and soaring insurance costs after TRACo became insolvent amid…
Nursing home chain targeted
Massachusetts regulators have announced plans to revoke the licenses of all 12 nursing homes operated by RegalCare due to significant declines in care quality and…
Surgery confirms Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer
Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma at an early stage.…
Walmart to cover some GLP-1s, insulin at no cost for workers
Walmart will offer free coverage for over 250 prescription drugs, including diabetes medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, to employees enrolled in its medical plans starting…
Six rural hospitals in Mass. eligible for up to $2.5m in federal aid
Six rural hospitals in Massachusetts have become eligible for up to $2.5 million each in federal funding through the new Rural Health Transformation Program to…
Veteran Teacher Traumatized by Students’ Crises
A veteran teacher with 19 years of experience has revealed how recent traumatic cases involving her students have deeply affected her mental health and made…
11 infants treated after suspected food poisoning in W. Bank
Eleven infants at a daycare center in the West Bank settlement of Beitar Ilit were treated for suspected food poisoning, leading to the closure of…
Training Dr. A.I. to perform surgery
Surgeons at Toronto General Hospital have begun using an AI system called GoNoGoNet during gallbladder surgeries to highlight safe incision areas and reduce the risk…
Silicon Valley Experiments with Guaranteed Basic Income Amid AI Fears
Several experimental guaranteed basic income programs launched in Silicon Valley in late 2024 provided monthly unconditional cash payments to individuals facing housing and financial instability.…