How Trump’s Online Drugstore May Affect Your Drug Costs
President Trump and top health officials announced a deal with Pfizer to try to lower Medicaid prices, and a website to help consumers buy drugs directly from manufacturers.
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Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.
New guidance on doctors’ sexual misconduct cases
It follows criticism that the body which determines whether doctors are fit to practise in the UK was being too lenient.
‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here’s what I witnessed
Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.
Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds
The new research provides evidence that Covid reinfections can increase the risk of long-term health consequences.
Trump Announces Pfizer Deal to Lower Some Drug Prices and Unveils TrumpRx Website
The administration said the drug company would sell many of its products to the government insurance program for lower-income Americans at prices that align with those in Europe.
Experiencing peace among the flowers
Audrey forgets her indoor troubles when she’s outside in her garden.
Gardening to feel like yourself again
Ramona finds relief from needing to mask her autism when she’s in her garden.
Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.
New inquests open into jailed surgeon’s patients
The coroner opens the inquests into the deaths of Pauline Brown and Jennifer Fox.
‘My baby’s brain tumour symptoms were dismissed as colic’
A mum whose 12-week-old baby underwent emergency surgery for a brain tumour calls for better awareness.
‘Severe period pain – it’s not normal’
Reah Steer was prescribed the contraceptive pill, which only disguised her endometriosis.
How to have a social life – even when it feels hard
Advice on staying connected with friends when life feels like a never-ending to-do list.
Doctors’ union warning over online booking safety risk
GPs are concerned they will be at the end of an “online triage tsunami” when the new system launches.
Fragile N.C. Residents Lose Medicaid Support for Food and Housing
One year after Hurricane Helene, people in the hard-hit western region of North Carolina can no longer rely on a successful program that helped keep them afloat.
Can England’s rugby heroes inspire more girls to stay in sport?
Sports groups hope England Women’s Rugby World Cup success can boost girls playing sport.
Dad’s frustration over stillbirth report delay
Bereaved Thomas and Ewa Hender are querying why a report completed 18 months ago is only now available.
Doctors Without Borders Closes in Gaza City as Israel Intensifies Offensive
Doctors Without Borders pulled its staff from Gaza City as the medical system buckled. The U.N. has warned that more hospitals may have to close.
Despite False Claims, Trump Funnels Millions Into Credible Autism Research
Many scientists were pleased to learn that N.I.H. funding will go to leading experts examining complex new theories, not only fears over vaccines.
‘My labour went on for 85 hours – now I know why’
Lana Boocock said her symptoms were dismissed as irritable bowel syndrome or “part of being a woman”.