Spire Healthcare Sets Takeover Bid Deadline
Spire Healthcare, the UK's largest private hospital group, has set a 20 January deadline for suitors to express takeover interest. Learn about the shareholder pressure and potential sale.
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US Federal Workers Sue Over Ban on Transgender Healthcare
A group of US federal employees has filed a legal complaint against the Trump administration's policy denying insurance coverage for gender-affirming care, calling it sex-based discrimination. Read the full story.
Record 29% of Americans Say Healthcare Cost is Top Urgent Problem
A new poll reveals a record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis', with costs the primary concern. Experts warn of a dangerous 'feedback loop' between unaffordable care and worsening health.
Court Allows Medicaid Defunding of Planned Parenthood
A US appeals court has permitted a Trump-era provision to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Explore the legal battle and its impact on reproductive healthcare access.
A&E overwhelmed as millions seek help for minor ailments
A doctor reveals why NHS emergency departments are inundated with patients suffering from hiccups and coughs, highlighting a system at breaking point. Read her urgent call for investment and public support.
US Visa Changes Risk Filipino Healthcare Worker Exodus
New US immigration rules under Trump could displace 20,000 Filipino healthcare workers, deepening a global staffing crisis. Discover the impact on the NHS and global health.
AI Helps NHS Tackle Winter Flu and A&E Waits
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
NHS at risk as racism drives away vital BME staff
Veteran NHS workers reveal decades of racism and warn the health service would 'collapse within hours' without its Black, Asian, and overseas-born staff. New data shows a crisis in recruitment and retention.
First Kambeba Doctor Unites Shamanism and Biomedicine
Adana Omágua Kambeba, the first Kambeba doctor, combines her medical degree with shamanic healing. Discover her mission to integrate Indigenous knowledge with science.
US Nursing Home Blast: Two Dead, Rescue Underway
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two. Rescue teams search for missing persons amid significant structural collapse.
US Veterans Affairs Abortion Ban Has No Rape Exception
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has immediately banned abortion services, with no exceptions for rape or incest, following a Department of Justice memo. This rolls back a key Biden-era policy.
Prisoner died after Covid monitoring failures at Wormwood Scrubs
An Ombudsman report reveals systemic healthcare failures at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after the death of Mehrban Hussain, who contracted Covid and died of pneumonia. The prison has accepted all recommendations.
Women and Babies Targeted in Global Conflict Zones
A Guardian investigation reveals a harrowing global pattern of attacks on maternity services in war zones, endangering mothers and newborns. Read the full report on this critical breach of human rights.
US Healthcare Cuts Widen Life Expectancy Gap
As US Congress slashes Medicaid and Obamacare subsidies, life expectancy falls behind Chile and Panama. Explore the stark inequality where billionaires invest in anti-ageing while the poor die younger.
WHO to explore evidence for traditional medicine benefits
The World Health Organization launches a decade-long strategy to scientifically study and integrate proven traditional remedies into global healthcare. Discover the potential.
Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years of service
London's Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years, offering transparent pricing, rapid test results, and affordable private GP care. Discover their patient-first approach.
UK Life in 2035: The AI Revolution in Healthcare, Work & Law
By 2035, Artificial General Intelligence could transform UK daily life. From AI GPs and robot lawyers to 15-hour work weeks, discover the profound changes ahead for healthcare, justice, and leisure.
Levy Review Calls for Overhaul of NHS Youth Gender Services
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.
Republicans join Democrats to force Affordable Care Act vote
Four Republican rebels have sided with Democrats to force a House vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, a major setback for Speaker Mike Johnson. Read the full story on the US healthcare policy clash.
Congress votes on first national bans for youth gender care
US health workers condemn two House bills aiming to criminalise and defund gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk.
EU Parliament votes on abortion access fund for 20 million women
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
Barchester's 12 Ways to Care This Christmas Initiative
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
AU$33m Pharma Payments to Doctors Raise Ethics Concerns
New data reveals over 6,500 Australian doctors received payments from drug firms. Experts warn this influences prescriptions, raising serious healthcare ethics questions. Read the full investigation.
Cancer patient's struggle as Trump ends remote work for husband
A Maryland woman with stage four cancer faces a desperate battle as her federal worker husband is forced back to the office, threatening their healthcare and livelihood. Read her story.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service's Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve rapidly or the public will turn to 'charlatans'. He highlights warped spending and systemic inertia.
Soaring specialist fees create 'impossible choices' for patients
Rising out-of-pocket costs for specialist care are pushing Australians into financial hardship. Experts warn of a 'system without guardrails' and call for urgent government action on fee transparency and affordability.
Mangione Hearing Previews High-Stakes Murder Trial
A New York court hearing for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, offered a dramatic preview of a trial set to tackle America's healthcare crisis, gun violence, and wealth inequality. Follow the latest developments.
Poverty's 'Massive Impact' on NHS Healthcare Quality
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
Trump Administration Moves to Block Medicaid Funds for Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration announces a rule to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, sparking a major political and legal battle over reproductive healthcare access.
What patients truly want from their surgeons
A new study reveals patients seek empathy and shared decisions from surgeons, not just technical skill. Discover why holistic care is crucial for patient outcomes in the UK.
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