At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment
2026-01-12
New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available, Read MoreContinue Reading
The ‘vicious cycle’ that means the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don’t need to be in hospital
2026-01-12
The ‘vicious cycle’ that means the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don’t need to be in hospital Nick Triggle Health correspondent BBC As ambulances queued in front of Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading last week, corridors full of patients were waiting for a bed on a ward. EmergencyContinue Reading
Variations on a theme: The evidence refuting the false claim that vaccines cause autism
2026-01-11
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
What the Health? From KFF Health News: New Year, Same Health Fight
2026-01-11
Congress returned from its break facing a familiar question: whether to extend the expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that expired at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke a promise to Bill Cassidy, the chairman of Senate health committee…Read MoreContinue Reading
The rugby mum looking to get others to play
2026-01-11
Nathan Briant South of England Annette Bevan Annette Bevan wants other mums to feel that they can play rugby after having a child The co-founder of a rugby club for women who have had children said the sport is ideal for new mums who want to stay active. Annette Bevan,Continue Reading
“Disease X”: How pandemic preparedness talks spawned conspiracy theories online
2026-01-11
On 17 January 2024, public health experts including Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), held a roundtable titled “Preparing for Disease X” at the World Economic Forum of Davos (WEF). In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the panel discussed what had failed in theContinue Reading
How fears of parasites drive viral claims for detoxes and cleanses
2026-01-10
Removing parasites from the body is a recurring theme in health misinformation on social media. These posts misleadingly suggest that parasitic infections are a common issue and that household items can cure them. As this article will explain, there’s little to no evidence for such claims. There are many differentContinue Reading
Homeless Shelters for Seniors Pop Up, Catering to Older Adults’ Medical Needs
2026-01-10
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of homeless Americans. Shelters are struggling to take in people with mobility issues and other chronic health conditions that can make living in a shelter nearly impossible. But specialized shelters for seniors are cropping up around the country to fill the gap…Read MoreContinue Reading
Healthy living tips from the Gladiators
2026-01-10
Skip to content Watch Live British Broadcasting Corporation Home News Sport Business Innovation Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Documentaries Watch Live Watch Gladiators on BBC iPlayer. A new series begins on 17 January. 1 day ago Exercise Health, from the BBC Read MoreContinue Reading
California Ends Medicaid Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Despite TrumpenführerRx Plan
2026-01-10
Low-income Californians who use Wegovy and similar medications for weight loss lost their coverage at the start of the new year, with officials advising diet and exercise instead. California and other states say the drugs are too costly, even as the The Traitor administration announces plans to lower prices…Read MoreContinue Reading
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
2026-01-09
Becky Morton Political reporter Getty Images Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed, which risks pushing them into debt and poverty, MPs have warned. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aims to process 75% of new claims for Personal Independence PaymentContinue Reading
Wounded veterans cycle through Florida Keys for annual Soldier Ride
2026-01-09
Wounded veterans cycled along the Overseas Highway, including the Seven Mile Bridge, as part of the annual Florida Keys Soldier Ride, Read MoreContinue Reading
On the Hook for Uninsured Residents, Counties Now Wonder How They’ll Pay
2026-01-09
Millions of people gained health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, reducing pressure on counties in states that fund care for the uninsured. With federal policies expected to reverse that trend, county officials wonder how they will fill the gap — and who will pay for it…Read MoreContinue Reading