James Riches, Fire Chief Who Lost Firefighter Son on 9/11, Dies at 74
He spent months searching the wreckage of the World Trade Center for his son’s remains, then suffered lung illnesses attributed to toxic dust.
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The HIV battle is not over, warns creator of It’s a Sin
Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.
Council to support workers with endometriosis
Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.
Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress
Less than 10 percent of heart and lung surgeons in the United States are women. At a recent conference, they vowed to change that.
F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines
The agency’s top vaccine regulator said that a review had found that the children were likely to have died “because of” the shots. But public health experts want to examine the data.
Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer
A Different Type of Dementia is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline
On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, scientists say.
Most men should not be screened for prostate cancer, says expert body
It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.
Call for medical notes alert for maternity scandal families
Kayleigh Griffiths says the alert came about because families had to keep retelling their stories.
Women ‘traumatised’ by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust
More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.
Study questions the health impact of a popular cooking oil
Research raises serious questions about the health impact of a popular cooking oil. What could this mean in South African kitchens?
Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor’s posts “may impact on patient confidence” in both her and the profession.
F.D.A. Withdraws Rule to Require Testing Cosmetics Made With Talc for Asbestos
The agency said it planned to craft a more comprehensive rule, but the move alarmed public health advocates, who have long worked to eliminate asbestos in consumer products.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘No Hugging … and Definitely Nothing Lewd’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Trump Administration Cancels U.S. Observance of World AIDS Day
The State Department warned employees not to use government funds for the occasion and to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels.”
NHS trust fined £200k over vulnerable girl’s death
A court found a health trust had failed to provide safe care for Ellame at Worthing Hospital.
School shuts for deep clean after pupil sickness
Congleton High School wrote to staff and parents to inform them of the closure.
The ultra-processed foods health risk you can’t afford to ignore
Scientists warn ultra-processed foods may carry hidden health risks. A new report reveals why you should be paying closer attention.
Cancer in the workplace forces SA businesses to rethink policies in 2026
Cancer cases are set to double by 2030, businesses need clear policies to manage cancer in the workplace.
Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash
Transplant donor says “anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive”.