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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Findings on healthy life expectancy in UK shed light on its deteriorating health

The UK's healthy life expectancy has declined, indicating a worsening public health crisis and significant implications for the economy and NHS.
Coronavirus
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

I Was Treated for Tuberculosis While Millions Were Robbed of Care

Immunosuppressant medication increases the risk of infections, leading to a positive tuberculosis test after years of negative results.
Cancer
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Ireland is unprepared for 'enormous' rise in cancer cases, leading oncologist warns

More people are surviving cancer, but resources for their care are insufficient.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

How Toronto General Hospital says it's alleviating high demand at its emergency department | CBC News

Toronto General Hospital's emergency department faces rising patient volumes and complex needs, leading to longer stays and resource challenges.
SF parents
fromKqed
2 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Medicine

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Mental health

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.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial

Public toilet availability in England has decreased by 14% over the last decade, impacting social equality and hygiene.
Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A top doctor doesn't use fitness trackers, but is obsessed with one health metric

Fitness trackers are generally unnecessary, but tracking step count can encourage daily activity.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

Over 135,000 families in England live in temporary housing, facing overcrowding and poor living conditions.
Social justice
fromKqed
3 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

5 Things That Are Totally OK To Share With Your Doctor When You're Expecting

Pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, leading to unique experiences and concerns that require supportive healthcare guidance.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Trends Shaping Dental Practice Management in the Digital Economy

Dental practices must adapt to digital technologies and evolving consumer expectations to remain competitive and manage operational efficiency.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

"I felt like there were these patterns that were really related to my symptoms, but I didn't know how to connect them."
US news
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

RX Pros and the Rise of Digital Healthcare Access

RX Pros connects patients with healthcare professionals and pharmacies to streamline access to medical treatments, particularly for weight loss.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

Amy-Jane Davies has been on six NHS waiting lists for 21 months, primarily for gynaecological surgery related to her endometriosis. Her symptoms include abdominal cramping, severe bloating, migraines, and fatigue, which have drastically affected her daily life.
Medicine
Health
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The role of preventive care in avoiding costly dental treatments

Preventive dental care combines at-home practices and professional oversight to reduce future dental issues.
#san-francisco
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

San Francisco is getting ravaged by multiple viruses. Experts aren't sure why.

San Francisco is experiencing high rates of gastrointestinal and respiratory viruses, with changing vaccine recommendations potentially contributing to the surge.
fromMission Local
6 days ago
Healthcare

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

San Francisco is getting ravaged by multiple viruses. Experts aren't sure why.

San Francisco is experiencing high rates of gastrointestinal and respiratory viruses, with changing vaccine recommendations potentially contributing to the surge.
Healthcare
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.
Public health
fromFortune
2 days ago

We could cut 180,000 preventable hospital deaths a year. Here's exactly why we haven't | Fortune

Preventable medical errors cause approximately 250,000 deaths annually in the U.S., highlighting a critical public health crisis that can be significantly reduced.
Healthcare
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gig work is coming for nursing. It might mean below-minimum wage pay and AI surveillance | Fortune

The gig economy has expanded significantly, impacting various professions, especially healthcare, while raising concerns about worker security and regulatory evasion.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Terrible Limbo Between the Emergency Room and a Hospital Bed

Andrej's refusal to go to the emergency room highlighted the challenges of end-of-life care and the inadequacies of emergency medical systems.
fromApaonline
1 week 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
#cancer-screening
Cancer
fromNature
1 week 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.
Cancer
fromNature
1 week 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.
Health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Rural U.S. bears heaviest burden accessing dental care - Harvard Gazette

24.7 million Americans live in dental deserts, facing significant barriers to accessing specialized dental care, particularly in rural areas.
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Audit details what led up to SF General killing, changes made after deadly attack

San Francisco health officials are implementing new security measures at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital following the fatal stabbing of social worker Alberto Rangel.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago
Healthcare

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

fromFortune
1 week ago
Healthcare

'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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Healthcare

The Value of Everyday Healthcare and Mental Healthcare

Everyday kindness and professionalism are essential for effective healthcare and mental healthcare.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.
Healthcare
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

Incredible Health revolutionizes healthcare hiring by allowing employers to apply to nurses, aiding 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers in finding permanent roles efficiently.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

New Bill Seeks to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs - MedCity News

The Every Dollar Counts Act aims to apply out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs toward patients' deductibles, regardless of purchase method.
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 week 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.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Two startlingly different views on long-awaited data on America's anti-HIV efforts

PEPFAR's recent data release shows contrasting views on its effectiveness, with government officials citing success while experts raise serious concerns about declines in services.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

How Patient Experience Is Shaping Modern Dental Practice Management

Patients are increasingly selective in choosing their healthcare providers, demanding convenience, transparency, and personalised service at each point of contact. Dental practices understand that a positive patient experience can lead to strong word-of-mouth referrals and favourable online reviews, which directly impact their reputation in the market.
Healthcare
Public health
fromNews Center
5 days ago

Neighborhood Social Factors Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk - News Center

Adverse neighborhood social factors in early adulthood increase midlife coronary artery calcification risk, indicating early cardiovascular disease.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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
fromAxios
1 week 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
fromMedscape
1 week ago

Medscape Most Popular Specialties for Doctors Report 2026

American physicians face challenges with insurance coverage and efficiency mandates, impacting specialty appeal and optimism about the future.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Long waits make for sicker patients. Sicker patients need more time in hospital. Our health system needs urgent care | Ranjana Srivastava

Healthcare systems worldwide face significant challenges, impacting patient safety and access to care.
Public health
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Cancer
fromNature
1 month ago

Huge lung-cancer screening campaign boosts early diagnosis

A national screening programme for smokers aged 55 to 74 detects many early-stage lung tumors.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

What Makes a Doctor Excel at Diagnosis?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal exemplifies diagnostic excellence, emphasizing continuous improvement and the belief that mastery in diagnosis is an ongoing journey.
History
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How America Got So Sick

The Antonine Plague, likely smallpox, killed over a million across the Roman Empire and contributed to systemic crises that hastened Rome's decline.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Rural health's $50 billion tech transformation: Too fast to last

CMS's $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program faces implementation challenges as states rush to deploy solutions without adequate understanding of rural community needs, risking wasted funds and unintended consequences.
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.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
fromNebraska Examiner
1 month ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

GOARN, which includes more than 310 national public health agencies, United Nations agencies, academic institutions, and nongovernmental groups, helps identify and manage infectious disease outbreaks worldwide. Since it was established in 2000, GOARN says it has helped manage more than 175 global health emergencies across 114 countries.
Public health
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Cheap AI chatbots transform medical diagnoses in places with limited care

Cheap large language models can substantially improve diagnostic accuracy and support under-resourced clinicians and community health workers in low- and middle-income settings.
#rural-health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Barriers affect breast cancer screening uptake

London's population churn, outdated contact details, and cultural mistrust reduce breast cancer screening uptake, leaving the capital below the NHS's 70% acceptable target.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Open the door to better care by expanding scope of practice | amNewYork

New York should expand medical assistants' scope of practice to administer vaccinations under supervision to address healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient care access.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

There were 13 full-service public health clinics in L.A. County. Now there are 6

Because of budget cuts, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has ended clinical services at seven of its public health clinic sites. As of Feb. 27, the county is no longer providing services such as vaccinations, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, or tuberculosis diagnosis and specialty TB care at the affected locations, according to county officials and a department fact sheet.
Public health
#cancer-prevention
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

He was diagnosed with prostate cancer while homeless. A simple screening likely saved his life

A spontaneous prostate cancer screening saved Marcus Ford's life and motivated him to promote early screening, especially among marginalized men.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Rise of Telemedicine: How Digital Health is Reshaping Medical Equipment Demand

Between March 2020 and March 2022, over 100 million telemedicine services were delivered to approximately 17 million Australians. The Australian government invested $409 million to make telehealth permanent, whilst the UK announced £600 million for digital health infrastructure in April 2025. Patient adoption is equally impressive: 60% find telemedicine more convenient than in-person appointments, 55% report higher satisfaction with teleconsultations, and 74% of millennials prefer virtual appointments for routine care. These aren't temporary shifts; they represent a fundamental transformation in healthcare delivery.
Healthcare
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

A shadow CDC' is scrambling to fill gaps in public health data

CDC authority and data reporting have collapsed due to leadership changes and cuts, leaving vaccine-related datasets paused and states forming alliances to fill public health gaps.
Healthcare
fromHealthcare Brew
2 months ago

How health systems are competing with AI search tools for patients

AI-powered search tools and chatbots are reducing web traffic to health providers, threatening traditional online patient acquisition and prompting health systems to change marketing strategies.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello

California joined WHO's GOARN to retain international outbreak-response access after the U.S. federal government withdrew from WHO.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Medical Services

Virtual healthcare offers convenient, time-saving, secure remote medical consultations that reduce infectious exposure, increase access, and fit busy schedules.
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
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access

Six routine childhood vaccines were reclassified as 'shared clinical decision-making,' framing parental-provider discussion despite clear evidence of universal safety and benefit.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Advancing Preventive Care and Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Through Online Tools - News Center

As the Magerstadt Professor of Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Khan studies the epidemiology of risk for heart failure. Using population-based cohorts and large electronic health record data analyses, she performs mechanistic studies that may enhance risk prediction and identify novel therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Khan and her team have developed a tool to predict risk and prevent cardiovascular disease such as heart failure, stroke, arrhythmia, coronary artery disease and many other conditions.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How gamification is transforming public health

In many ways, public health can't afford to ignore gamification. Addiction is already gamified-and it's winning. As one example, "smart" vapes now feature screens, rewards, animations, and puff tracking. These high-tech devices have become top-selling products, with 32% of youth and 33% of young adults reporting using vapes with screens, games, or Bluetooth connectivity in the past month. These products are applying the same engagement strategies used in consumer tech to drive repeat use and ultimately sustain addictive behavior.
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