Diane Coleman, 71, Dies; Fiercely Opposed the Right-to-Die Movement
Her fight for disability rights included founding a group called Not Dead Yet, which protested the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and others.
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Alcohol-mimicking drug for voice spasm RFK Jr has
Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests.
Medicaid May Face Big Cuts and Work Requirements
Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid, which could threaten health coverage for tens of millions of poor Americans.
BBC’s Glenn Campbell: I want to show what it’s like living with a brain tumour
BBC Scotland’s political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure.
Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims
Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.
‘Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28’
Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved.
Surgeries on ‘precipice’ ahead of tax hike, says GP
A doctor says practices may be pushed “over the edge” by the National Insurance rate rise.
Streeting orders review to end ‘toxic’ NHS staff row
The health secretary says fears over physician associates need looking at, but laments nature of debate.
Civil War Toll Much Worse in Confederate States, New Estimates Show
An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs.
Some Black Women Are Choosing Rest Over Politics
Instead of charging to the front lines of the culture wars, many Black women have vowed to prioritize their own well-being first.
Action needed after baby feed deaths, says coroner
A law change is needed after three babies die after being given contaminated feed, a coroner says.
What’s Killing Kids?
We explore America’s childhood death rate.
Five Ways R.F.K. Jr. Could Undermine Lifesaving Childhood Vaccines
If he is confirmed as H.H.S. secretary, the longtime vaccine critic would be in a position to change the government’s immunization recommendations and delay the development of new vaccines.
Orders for Morning-After Pills and Abortion Pills Rise After Trump’s Election
Some women are stocking up on the medications, saying they are concerned that the new administration could take steps to restrict access.
Will Ozempic Crush the Junk-Food Business?
As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.
Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red
As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.
Wyoming’s Abortion Bans Are Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
The ruling found that two state laws — one barring use of abortion pills, and one banning all forms of abortion — violated the state Constitution’s “fundamental right to make health care decisions.”
Pancreatic Cancer Surge May Be Less Worrisome Than It Seemed
A rise in the disease in younger people was not followed by an increase in deaths, a study found, and might be a sign of overdiagnosis.
Davina McCall out of ICU after brain surgery
The presenter’s partner says she has made an “enormous leap forward” as he thanked well-wishers.
Gynaecology waiting lists double, leaving women in pain
Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots
One person has died and nearly 40 people have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, officials said.