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Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still behind the eight ball'

The Trump administration's policies and health program cuts jeopardize progress against fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.
#glp-1-medications
Alternative medicine
fromFast Company
1 day ago

With GLP1 drug ads everywhere, here's what to know to safely buy them online

GLP-1 medications for weight loss are increasingly advertised, raising concerns about safety and the rise of unregulated alternatives.
Alternative medicine
fromFast Company
1 day ago

With GLP1 drug ads everywhere, here's what to know to safely buy them online

GLP-1 medications for weight loss are increasingly advertised, raising concerns about safety and the rise of unregulated alternatives.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It's Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice

AI chatbots are not reliable for medical advice, with failure rates exceeding 80% for ambiguous symptoms and 40% for straightforward cases.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Girl given flu vaccine in school without parents' consent settles case for 20,000

A judge approved a €20,000 compensation for a child injured by a flu vaccine given without parental consent.
#covid-19
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

Coronavirus
fromFuturism
6 days ago

CDC Caught Burying Report on Real Effects of COVID Vaccine

The Trump administration has blocked a report confirming COVID-19 vaccines significantly improve public health.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

Coronavirus
fromFuturism
6 days ago

CDC Caught Burying Report on Real Effects of COVID Vaccine

The Trump administration has blocked a report confirming COVID-19 vaccines significantly improve public health.
Cancer
fromNature
4 days ago

Global cancer rates are rising. How are countries reacting?

National cancer control plans are essential for managing cancer care and are increasingly adopted worldwide, yet many lack financial backing.
fromApaonline
3 days ago

What Do We Really Know About "Obesity"?

Gould's findings were consistent with previous conjectures, where the apparent lower lung function of Black people was part of a justification for enslavement.
Philosophy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Pitfalls in Communicating With One Another

Recognizing and addressing communication pitfalls is essential for effective interactions, as misunderstandings can lead to emotional distress and unresolved issues.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply

"Every sort of physical manifestation, like the foam coming from the mouth and nose, as if they had an overdose. Their blood tested negative for any substance, which was very odd."
US news
#social-media
fromAol
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Prescription Drug Content On Social Media Often Misleading, Study Finds

Social media marketing
fromAol
1 week ago

Prescription Drug Content On Social Media Often Misleading, Study Finds

Social media influencers often spread misinformation about prescription drugs, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent and highlighting the need for updated regulations.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
1 week ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Dog owners warned over poison meat found in parks

Suspected poisoned meat found in west London parks has caused serious illness and death in animals.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

The agency said there was no confirmed epidemiological link between the Budmouth cases and the one at Wey Valley, prompting fears the strain is transmitting more widely among young people in Weymouth.
Public health
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

David Ferrera on Building What Works in Medical Devices

David Ferrera is a seasoned medical device engineer and entrepreneur focused on developing innovative solutions in neurovascular and interventional medicine.
#measles
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Coronavirus

Case of Measles Found In San Francisco Infant Following International Travel

An infant in San Francisco has contracted measles, marking the city's first case since 2019, with low public risk reported.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago
Coronavirus

Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US

Vaccination coverage for measles in Idaho is only 78.5%, significantly below the 95% target needed to prevent outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Case of Measles Found In San Francisco Infant Following International Travel

An infant in San Francisco has contracted measles, marking the city's first case since 2019, with low public risk reported.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US

Vaccination coverage for measles in Idaho is only 78.5%, significantly below the 95% target needed to prevent outbreaks.
Cancer
fromNature
4 days ago

Early-onset cancer fuels calls for wider screening - but at what cost?

Cancer screening ages are being lowered due to rising diagnoses in individuals under 50.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
Mental health
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

NHS staff star in musical on antibiotic resistance

Prof Ashley Brown, a consultant at St Mary's, expressed the challenges of balancing clinical responsibilities with rehearsals, stating, 'singing is good for the heart.' He believes that 'everyone should sing more often' and suggested that singing could be prescribed on the NHS to cure various ills.
London music
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
4 days ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests

Breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs are unlikely to significantly benefit patients despite slowing cognitive decline.
Public health
fromAxios
3 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Healthcare

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Healthcare
fromFortune
2 days ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Florida surgeon charged with killing man after removing liver instead of spleen

The liver Shaknovsky removed was over 2,100 grams, measuring about 23 by 19 by 11 centimeters. An enlarged spleen is at most 500 grams and only up to 20 cm long, the health department noted.
Medicine
Public health
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How ongoing sterility issues set off a massive eye drop recall

K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalled over 3.1 million bottles of eye drops due to sterility testing failures, posing risks of severe eye infections.
Healthcare
fromMedium
3 days ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I hid my heart disease symptoms from my wife then I almost died'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Alpha-gal syndrome, the meat allergy linked to ticks, is back in Mass. Here's what to know.

Alpha-gal syndrome is an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts, driven by the northward spread of the lone star tick, which is most commonly associated with the condition.
Coronavirus
#manslaughter
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Data Breach at Tennessee Hospital Affects 337,000

The investigation revealed that certain files had been stolen in the prior days, potentially including names, dates of birth, addresses, and social security numbers, among other sensitive information.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
6 days ago

Inside The DOJ's Hospital Contracting Crackdown: What Message Are the Feds Sending? - MedCity News

The Department of Justice is suing OhioHealth and NewYork-Presbyterian for anticompetitive contracting practices that limit patient access to affordable care.
#aesthetic-treatments
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

Health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I'm 66 and a doctor I'd never met before looked at my chart and said "do you have someone at home" and the way she asked it - clinical, not warm - made me realize the question wasn't about companionship, it was about whether anyone would notice if something happened to me between appointments, and I've been sitting with that distinction ever since - Silicon Canals

Social isolation in retirement creates invisibility where daily routines no longer intersect with others, risking being unnoticed for extended periods.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The risk of miracle cures: Death of eight people following vitamin injections sparks alarm in Mexico

IV therapy clinics offer vitamin injections for revitalization, but recent deaths raise concerns about safety and oversight in such treatments.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers seek FDA expansion of ingredient types to include peptides and probiotics, potentially increasing marketing opportunities.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims

UK clinics may be illegally promoting unregulated peptide therapies with unverified health claims.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak

The hospital admitted to the BBC it had missed an opportunity to alert the UKHSA sooner. It said it had waited until there was a formal diagnosis via a confirmed test.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

ChatGPT might give you bad medical advice, studies warn

AI chatbots provide medical information to millions daily but often mislead users because people lack training in effectively communicating symptoms to these systems.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage

A nationwide aspirin shortage poses serious health risks for patients relying on the medication, particularly those with cardiovascular conditions.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Guardian view on meningitis in Kent: we must not take public health systems for granted | Editorial

Public health measures in Kent are effectively managing the meningitis outbreak, with vaccinations and antibiotics limiting its spread.
#meningitis-outbreak
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Public health alert as Kent meningitis cases rise

A deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent has prompted a UK-wide health alert, with vaccination programs and antibiotics distributed to thousands of students following cases linked to a Canterbury nightclub.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says

Private meningitis vaccination is unnecessary for the general public despite an unprecedented outbreak in Kent; targeted vaccination and antibiotics are being provided to affected university students.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Public health alert as Kent meningitis cases rise

A deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent has prompted a UK-wide health alert, with vaccination programs and antibiotics distributed to thousands of students following cases linked to a Canterbury nightclub.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says

Private meningitis vaccination is unnecessary for the general public despite an unprecedented outbreak in Kent; targeted vaccination and antibiotics are being provided to affected university students.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks

Emma Dyer remembers the moment she clicked "buy now" on a set of weightloss jabs she found online. She had no medical consultation, no ID checks, and no questions about her history of anorexia and bulimia. "It was just so easy - too easy," she says. "They never asked for my medical history or what medication I was taking. It was like buying groceries."
Health
Health
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Experts are warning about 9 "healthy" foods that can backfire for some people - Silicon Canals

Some nutrient-dense foods can harm certain individuals depending on their health conditions, consumption amounts, and preparation.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Martha's rule may have saved 400 lives so far in England, figures show

Martha's rule, an NHS patient care review system, saved over 400 lives in its first 16 months of operation in England, with helplines receiving over 10,000 calls identifying deteriorating conditions and care improvements.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A drop in CDC health alerts leaves doctors 'flying blind'

The CDC issued only six Health Alert Network alerts in 2025, sharply reducing early-warning communications and leaving clinicians and health departments less prepared.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 medications that become dangerous after their expiration date, according to pharmacists - Silicon Canals

Some expired medications can become harmful or ineffective, and certain drugs—like epinephrine and insulin—should never be used after their expiration dates.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Public health consultant Dr Ross Keat said supporting people earlier to make small preventative changes would make "a big difference later on". Some 3,500 people in the north of the island within that age bracket are eligible for the checks. The checks will be carried out by two pre-existing nurses that support GP staff and would not replace GP appointments, Keat explained, adding that the cost would be minimal and absorbed by Ramsey Group Practice.
Public health
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What Happens When the CDC Issues Fewer Alerts?

If you're based in the United States, you've probably gotten used to government bodies issuing nationwide alerts - including ones that relate to public health. These have, historically, been good ways for health-conscious people to know what to look out for and for regional public health experts to develop strategies to help keep potential outbreaks contained.Unfortunately, now both individuals and institutions are reckoning with a big question: what to do when those warnings are much smaller in number?
Public health
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

AI chatbots pose 'dangerous' risk when giving medical advice, study suggests

AI chatbots provide inconsistent and sometimes inaccurate medical advice that can mislead users and create potential risks for health decision-making.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Unbelievably dangerous': experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies

ChatGPT Health fails to recognize medical emergencies in over half of cases, potentially endangering users by recommending home care instead of emergency department visits.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

FDA commissioner's drug review plan sparks alarm across the agency

The Food and Drug Administration commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency, stoking worries that the plan may run afoul of legal, ethical, and scientific standards long used to vet the safety and effectiveness of new medicines. Marty Makary's program is causing new anxiety and confusion among staff already rocked by layoffs, buyouts, and leadership upheavals, according to seven current or recently departed staffers.
Medicine
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

The AAP maintains a comprehensive childhood vaccine schedule including a new RSV immunization, prompting many doctors and states to prefer it over the CDC's narrowed schedule.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Can't get a prescription renewed? Here's how to cope with prior authorizations

Insurance prior authorization requirements expire even for patients already taking prescribed medications, forcing repeated approval processes and potentially interrupting effective treatments.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Molly never got to hear it': fury as denials finally end on Glasgow hospital infections

A contaminated water system at Glasgow's flagship hospital likely caused serious infections in 84 child cancer patients, contributing to deaths and avoidable harm.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again

When she was 16, Bethan James told her YouTube channel that by 2026 she hoped to have a partner, an enjoyable job and maybe even children. Bethan would have been 27 now - but her dreams were taken when she died aged 21 from a combination of sepsis, pneumonia and Crohn's disease. Bethan's sepsis wasn't spotted early enough and life-saving care was delayed.
Public health
Public health
fromMedium
2 months ago

The preventive healthcare product cycle: how ancient practices become "innovations" every 20 years

Ancient preventive practices resurface as billion-dollar health trends when crisis, enabling technology, legitimation, and storytelling translate them into measurable, automated, culturally acceptable products.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admitted the QEUH environment likely caused some infections in patients, acknowledging a causal connection on the balance of probabilities.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs Are Sharing Body Facts They Wish Everyone Knew Sooner

You get sick from staying inside, breathing the same germ-filled air. Open your windows, even for five minutes, to circulate the old air out and let in fresh air. Also, if you're taking your child to the doctor, don't wait to treat their fever because you want 'the provider to see the fever.' Your child might wait two hours to be seen, meanwhile their temperature goes up, and they might have a seizure. If you say they've been having fevers, we believe you.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK health body says 36 cases of toxin poisoning linked to baby formula

There have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said. The UKHSA said it and partner agencies had received 24 notifications in England, seven in Scotland, three in Wales, one in Northern Ireland and one from the crown dependencies of children who had consumed implicated batches and developed symptoms.
Public health
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