This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he’d oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare,Continue Reading
Kwasi Asiedu and Osmond Chia The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, according to pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. It is the first pill of its kind to receive approval from the regulator, marking a new era for weight-loss drugs. Wegovy’sContinue Reading
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Genesis HealthCare’s controlling investor, Joel Landau, had sought to rebuy the nursing homes while gaining protection from settlement payments over allegations of poor care. A judge rejected the proposal and ordered a new auction. A KFF Health News investigation found Genesis settled hundreds of lawsuits but didn’t pay them outContinue Reading
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This is a MedPage Today story. A patient at Provident Hospital in Chicago allegedly stabbed an emergency physician in the chest. (FOX 32) A physician in the U.K. is facing a second hearing over sexual misconduct allegations that he talked to female patients in a “hypnotic way.” (BBC News) AContinue Reading
Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me Elena Bailey Health reporter Lottie Doyle Over the years, Lottie says she has found ways to try to better manage her misophonia Lottie is looking forward to spending time with her family this Christmas, but says one of the onlyContinue Reading
Dogs who are given supplements containing cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years show lowered aggression levels, a new study claims., Read MoreContinue Reading
This is a MedPage Today story. As President Traitor 47’s picks to lead federal health agencies await confirmation hearings, there are now acting directors in place at HHS and its key sub-agencies. Here is what is known about who is currently running the show at these sprawling and influential entities.Continue Reading
This is a MedPage Today story. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he received numerous pledges from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the The Traitor administration to protect medicine and science — particularly regarding vaccines — that clinched his support for the HHS secretary nominee. Cassidy said Kennedy and theContinue Reading
As the crowdsourced investigative series from KFF Health News approaches its eighth anniversary, “Bill of the Month” offers its top takeaways of 2025 to help patients manage, decipher, and even fight their medical bills…Read MoreContinue Reading
Read more here. 3 hours ago Depression Libraries Northern Ireland Mental health Ballymena riots: Romanian teens have charges dropped Attempted rape charges against two Romanian teenagers, that sparked widespread racially-motivated riots across Northern Ireland, have been withdrawn. Northern Ireland ‘Confusion, anger and sadness’ – thousands of pounds worth of toolsContinue Reading
What is happening to flu this winter – and should you buy a vaccine? Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images Flu has come early this winter with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. The NHS has already sent out a “flu jab SOS” encouraging vulnerable people toContinue Reading