States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
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I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
How the Psychedelic Drug Ibogaine Changed Me Forever
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.
Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His ‘Girls’
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.
Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.
I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away
Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.
Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95
She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.
Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.
C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.
‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
‘The Pitt’ Is Showing Us the Complicated Reality of Psychosis
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.
Jersey passes assisted dying law – but what stage has proposal reached in UK’s parliaments?
Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
‘I’m going to stick at it until I get a home’
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
Racism and ‘poor’ staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds
The interim report has identified problems “at every stage” of the maternity journey in England.
Ready to quit smoking? Follow these six important steps
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.
Bird Flu Strikes California Elephant Seals for the First Time
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
Susan Leeman, 95, Dies; Explored How the Brain Influences the Body
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.