Senators push Medicare for a PET scan pay bump
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Measles cases drop in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but outbreak risks remain
Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined by 75 per cent in 2025 compared…
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UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from…
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UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from…
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‘We are dying’: Gaza’s cancer patients plead for a way out
As World Cancer Day is marked on Wednesday, thousands of patients in Gaza face worsening…
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UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from…
Can screening for food insecurity make a difference for patients? The jury is out
When you get sick, your path to wellness depends on more than your health care….
Doctors call for late rota penalties and for “consultant” to be protected title
NHS organisations should face penalties for late rotasThe BMA should negotiate an update to all…
Italy: Giving regions more power over healthcare will worsen inequalities, say critics
Critics have warned that a bill passed by Italy’s parliament on the 19 June,1 which…
One firm, two conflicting takes on Alnylam’s HELIOS-B
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Opinion: Tackling administrative harm can yield better decisions for better care
Awareness of the harms to patients caused by errors in diagnosis and treatment has been…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo’s Wegovy approval in China, a Merck KGaA cancer trial failure, and more
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Clear blue skies…
WHO warns global health toll of alcohol remains ‘unacceptably high’
The global health toll of alcohol remains “unacceptably high” across the globe, the World Health…
Who are the doctors standing as MPs in the UK general election?
At least 31 doctors are standing for election as MPs in the 2024 general election,…
STAT+: U.K. pharma increasingly violates voluntary industry marketing codes, and probes are taking longer
Pharmaceutical companies in the U.K. have increasingly violated a voluntary industry marketing code but complaints…
Rammya Mathew: We need braver politics for better health
In the run-up to every election, the NHS is front and centre of political manifestos….
How Paris is preparing for the health threats of the Olympic Games
Hot and humid conditions now play an increasingly major role during Olympic events. Under the…
The decision to randomise specialised foundation programme places must be revised, if not reversed
The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) announced in February 2024 that places on the specialised…
Reducing unnecessary investigations in paediatric seizures in the emergency department
What you need to knowSimple febrile seizure or new onset afebrile seizure in children with…
BMA takes steps to rename ȷunior doctors as “resident doctors”
BMA members have called on the association to end its use of the term “junior…
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Birth trauma inquiry: GPs have an important role in the postnatal period
All healthcare professionals who work in maternity care should be shocked, but might not be…
Physician associates: BMA launches legal action against GMC
The BMA is launching legal action against the General Medical Council over its plans to…
Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
Firearm violence is officially a public health crisis in the U.S. — Surgeon General Vivek…
STAT+: Former Moderna executive launches genome editing company
As chief medical officer of Moderna, Tal Zaks used to be skeptical of genome editing….
STAT+: AliveCor gets FDA nod for portable 12-lead, AI-powered ECG device
AliveCor has spent years battling with Apple over the market for consumer heart monitoring technology….
Opinion: Could billions of dollars in AI funding lead to the same number of new drugs?
Drug discovery has quickly become the most enticing place to apply artificial intelligence. Billions of…
Opinion: Turning a ‘no’ vote into progress: How to advance MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD
Many people have interpreted as a setback the “no” vote by an advisory committee to…
The 42 best books and podcasts on health and science to check out this summer
Summer is officially here, and whether you’re relaxing in the great outdoors or riding out…
STAT+: Experts split on whether Eli Lilly’s Zepbound will hamper CPAP sales
Continuous positive airway pressure “is here to stay,” sleep medicine doctor Atul Malhotra declared in…
Manifesto health pledges from main parties are “unfunded commitments,” says IFS
The UK’s two main political parties will struggle to meet the NHS pledges in their…
Eating disorders: meeting the need for a data driven and coproduced response to pandemic disruption
Global and severe increased prevalence of eating disorders during the covid-19 pandemic1 has been linked…
Best Prenatal Vitamins of 2024 – Fortune
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Abortion Rights Debate Shifts to Pregnancy and Fertility as Election Nears – The New York Times
Abortion Rights Debate Shifts to Pregnancy and Fertility as Election Nears The New York Times Read…
Mindy Kaling reveals baby, secret pregnancy earlier this year – USA TODAY
Mindy Kaling reveals baby, secret pregnancy earlier this year USA TODAY Read Original Article: Mindy Kaling…
Mindy Kaling Revealed a Secret Pregnancy & Childbirth of Baby No. 3: ‘I’m So Lucky’ – SheKnows
Mindy Kaling Revealed a Secret Pregnancy & Childbirth of Baby No. 3: ‘I’m So Lucky’ SheKnows…
All About Mindy Kaling’s Third Baby’s Name – Parents
All About Mindy Kaling’s Third Baby’s Name Parents Read Original Article: All About Mindy Kaling’s Third…
Alex Drummond Shares Pregnancy Update – The Pioneer Woman
Alex Drummond Shares Pregnancy Update The Pioneer Woman Read Original Article: Alex Drummond Shares Pregnancy Update…
‘Pioneer Woman’ Star Ree Drummond’s Daughter Alex Announces Is Pregnant With First Child – Entertainment Tonight
‘Pioneer Woman’ Star Ree Drummond’s Daughter Alex Announces Is Pregnant With First Child Entertainment Tonight Read…
Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond to Be Grandmother, Daughter Is Pregnant – Us Weekly
Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond to Be Grandmother, Daughter Is Pregnant Us Weekly Read Original Article: Pioneer…
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Stuns in Satin on Date with Justin Bieber – PEOPLE
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Stuns in Satin on Date with Justin Bieber PEOPLE Pregnant Hailey Bieber Turns…
Texas abortion ban linked to sharp rise in infant and newborn deaths – NBC News
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Texas abortion law was followed by a rise in infant deaths: study | STAT – STAT
Texas abortion law was followed by a rise in infant deaths: study | STAT STAT Read…
Kate Cox, Texas woman who fled Texas to get an abortion, announces she’s pregnant at Dobbs event – ABC News
Kate Cox, Texas woman who fled Texas to get an abortion, announces she’s pregnant at…
After Roe’s Reversal, Most Churches Still Aren’t Involved with a Local Pregnancy Center | News & Reporting – ChristianityToday.com
After Roe’s Reversal, Most Churches Still Aren’t Involved with a Local Pregnancy Center | News…
Is your maternity insurance covering all pregnancy costs? Here’s all you need to know before planning a baby – The Indian Express
Is your maternity insurance covering all pregnancy costs? Here’s all you need to know before…
TikTok’s Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard Reveal Pregnancy Loss – TODAY
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Massachusetts Governor Targets Crisis Pregnancy Centers Already Hit by Vandalism and Threats – CBN.com
Massachusetts Governor Targets Crisis Pregnancy Centers Already Hit by Vandalism and Threats CBN.com Read Original Article:…
News in Brief 24 June 2024
The head of the biggest UN agency in Gaza warns that an entire generation could be…
First Person: Moving from fear to hope after war on drugs in the Philippines
People who use drugs in the Philippines are being treated less as criminals and more…
Despite risks, aspirin use remains high among older adults
New research shows that, in spite of recommendations discouraging use of aspirin in primary prevention…
World News in Brief: Guterres condemns terror attacks in Dagestan, call to end ‘war on drugs’, women Heads of State
The UN Secretary-General has condemned Sunday’s terror attacks against several churches and synagogues in Russia’s…
STAT+: Grail, aiming to launch a blood test for cancer, faces host of challenges as it debuts on Nasdaq
On Tuesday, shares of Grail, the liquid biopsy company that hopes that its test, Galleri,…
STAT+: HHS finalizes penalties for providers resorting to ‘information blocking’
The federal government has cemented a key part of its strategy for making patients’ medical…
Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats: WHO
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans…
Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, or do you never forget a face? The better…