F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores
It was added to cold and flu remedies in the 1990s when another ingredient went behind the counter over illicit meth lab concerns.
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Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
NICE stresses HRT as first-line menopause treatment
Information on the menopause drugs’ benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power
President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.
Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.
How many people still smoke in the UK?
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.
NHS bosses attack ‘rip off’ doctor overtime rates
NHS England says hospitals being forced into paying premium rates of over £200 an hour.
NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change
The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.
Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans
The Health Secretary said he didn’t want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.
Women claim injury and disfigurement after liposuction
One woman was hospitalised after being treated at a clinic in south-west London, the BBC is told.
Trump Has Said R.F.K. Jr. Can ‘Go Wild’ on Health. Here’s What That Could Mean.
Donald Trump’s pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health” has put three issues on the agenda in the final days of the 2024 campaign.
Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.
Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex
Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.
Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say
The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.
WHY two out of every three South Africans are LAZY
Worrying new statistics prove South Africans are lazy and it’s putting millions of us at risk of serious illness. Here’s why …
‘Don’t delay’ making stroke 999 call – NHS
The average time taken to call an ambulance for a stroke was nearly 88 minutes, analysis found.
‘I can’t afford a child on £53,000 salary’ – why fertility rate is falling
From ‘fruitless’ dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.
Richard A. Cash, Who Saved Millions From Dehydration, Dies at 83
He worked alongside another doctor to show that a simple rehydration therapy could check the ravages of cholera and other diarrhea-inducing diseases.
From AI to Musk’s Brain Chip, the F.D.A.’s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change
The new director overseeing medical devices will confront criticisms about hasty approvals as she ushers in revolutionary technology.
£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed
A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.
1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds
If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.