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Category : Health Policy
Trump's Healthcare Cuts Force Clinic Closures Nationwide
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has led to widespread clinic closures and left an estimated 10 million Americans uninsured. Share your story on how these healthcare cuts are affecting you.
US Healthcare Crisis: Trump Cuts Force Clinic Closures
Hospitals and family planning clinics across America are shutting down due to Trump's healthcare legislation, leaving millions without vital medical services. Discover the devastating impact.
NZ bans new puberty blocker prescriptions for trans youth
New Zealand halts new puberty blocker prescriptions for gender-diverse youth, citing evidence concerns. Critics warn of devastating mental health impacts. Learn more about the policy change.
Broadcaster's Secret to Avoiding Winter Colds Revealed
Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles shares the extreme cold prevention regime he learned from a mezzo-soprano that kept him sniffle-free all winter. Discover how to fight the common cold effectively.
WHO cuts 2,371 jobs, experts warn of global risk
The World Health Organization is cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026. Experts warn this will severely impact global disease response and leave the world less safe. Read the full analysis.
FDA-Banned Pain Supplement Still Sold in San Francisco
San Francisco's Latino community faces health risks from Artri Ajo King, a supplement containing hidden steroids despite FDA warnings. Learn about the dangers and alternatives.
Australia's UPF diet driving chronic disease epidemic
Nearly half of the average Australian diet consists of ultra-processed foods, driving an escalating burden of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Learn why experts say the country has fallen behind.
Government launches new men's health strategy
The UK government unveils a landmark men's health strategy focusing on suicide prevention, addiction, and prostate cancer, backed by the Premier League. A turning point for men's wellbeing.
Ultra-Processed Foods Harm Every Major Organ System
World's largest scientific review links UPFs to over 12 health conditions. Discover the risks and urgent calls for policy action to protect public health.
UPFs Drive Chronic Disease Crisis in Australia
Major Lancet report reveals Australia's high ultra-processed food consumption is driving chronic diseases. Urgent policy action needed to address this public health emergency.
Grandmother chokes to death on steak in Spain
Ceri Ball, 74, tragically died after choking on steak during holiday meal in Spain. Family pays tribute to 'selfless' grandmother as inquest opens.
New health assessment for flat-faced dog breeds
UK introduces voluntary health assessment to tackle disorders in flat-faced dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs. Learn how this initiative aims to improve animal welfare standards.
Half of UK men ignore worrying health symptoms
New research reveals 50% of British men ignore health worries, with 40% facing more serious problems later. Festive season worsens self-neglect trends.
Plastic surgeons see rise in 'Mar-a-Lago face' requests
Washington DC plastic surgeons report unprecedented demand for the puffy, artificial look popular among Trump administration officials. Discover why this trend is causing ethical dilemmas.
Corrie star's 20-year Raynaud's disease battle
Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon opens up about living with Raynaud's disease for two decades, sharing her personal tips for managing the painful condition.
Nestlé adds sugar to African baby cereals
Investigation reveals Nestlé adds up to 7.5g sugar per serving to baby cereals in Africa while European products remain sugar-free. Campaigners accuse company of health risks.
10 Hereditary Health Risks for Brits
New research reveals a shocking gap in UK health knowledge. Discover the 10 common conditions with strong genetic links and how to take control of your health.
Threshold Choirs sing comfort to the dying
Discover how the global Threshold Choir movement brings peace to the terminally ill through gentle songs. A story of comfort from Ballina, Australia. Learn more about this heartwarming service.
Ethiopia confirms deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia confirms a Marburg virus outbreak, a deadly pathogen with an 80% fatality rate. Learn the symptoms and the urgent response underway.
Thinktank Slams Streeting's 'Chaotic' NHS Reform Approach
A damning Institute for Government report criticises Health Secretary Wes Streeting's NHS reforms, warning government targets will be missed. Read the full analysis.
First death from tick-bite meat allergy confirmed
A 47-year-old US pilot has died from alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Assisted Dying Bill Fuels Palliative Care Debate
As the assisted dying bill progresses, UK lawmakers and medical professionals debate the crucial balance between palliative care improvements and end-of-life choice.
UK faces worst flu surge in a decade from mutated virus
UK hospitals prepare for severe flu season as mutated H3N2 strain spreads. Health officials urge vaccination amid early surge and lower vaccine uptake. Protect yourself this winter.
Junior Doctors Announce New Strike Over Pay
Junior doctors in England are returning to picket lines in January 2026 after pay talks collapse. The BMA demands full pay restoration as the government faces another NHS crisis.
Terminal patient's plea for assisted dying law
Ed, 82, diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour, uses her final weeks to campaign for assisted dying bill. She demands the right to die with 'self-respect and dignity'. Read her powerful story.
Fetterman hospitalised after heart-related fall
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman sustains facial injuries after a fall triggered by ventricular fibrillation. Read the latest on his health and political standing.
AI in Healthcare: Saving 650,000 Lives Annually
Dr Robert Pearl argues that integrating AI with clinicians creates safer, higher-quality care. Discover how this partnership could prevent hundreds of thousands of medical errors.
Food insecurity leaves lasting trauma after SNAP cuts
New research reveals how food scarcity creates lifelong physical and psychological scars, even after benefits return. Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable families from hunger trauma.
Children's Sand Recalled Over Asbestos Concerns
Multiple brands of children's coloured sand sold across Australia recalled due to potential asbestos contamination. Officeworks among retailers affected. Safety precautions advised.
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