‘World-first’ study examines period pain in teens
Researchers hope to see if period pain as a teenager makes chronic pain as an adult more likely.
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Columbia Cancer Surgeon Notches 5 More Retractions for Suspicious Data
Dr. Sam Yoon and a collaborator duplicated images across their research studies over many years. The collaborator has left Columbia.
Ananda Lewis, Former MTV V.J., Says She Has Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Lewis, the host of the 1990s MTV show “Hot Zone,” tried to fight her illness without undergoing a double mastectomy. She says she is responding well after resuming treatment.
Letby gave morphine overdose to baby in ‘error’
Lucy Letby was reportedly “unhappy” at being told she could no longer administer controlled drugs.
Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
Nut bans little help to allergic air passengers
The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says.
MND dad: I must keep working despite terminal diagnosis
When Scott Stewart was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, he knew he wanted to keep working to support his family.
Could Weight-Loss Drugs Help Get People Back to Work? The U.K. Wants to Find Out.
The British government announced a multimillion dollar pharmaceutical partnership with Eli Lilly, including a trial that will study the impact of a weight-loss drug on work and productivity.
Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs – but are they really the solution?
Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study
Diagnosis of Jaydi’s genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.
This young disabled man dreamed of having a job – the system had other ideas
Elliot wants to live independently – but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.
Why Two Million Children May Starve in Africa
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.
Fisher-Price Recalls ‘Snuga Swings’ Linked to Five Infant Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which one of its commissioners said was “doomed to fail.”
‘I’m too tired to chew food but still can’t get care for my ME’
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
Harris Releases Medical Information From White House Doctor, Daring Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris released a letter from her doctor saying that she is in “excellent health,” as her campaign tries to capitalize on the lack of health information shared by her rival.
Government warning over unregistered SPAZA shops
Following a spate of accidental poisonings, the Minister of the Presidency urges residents not to shop at unregistered spaza shops …
Modern Love Stories That Changed Readers’ Lives
For 20 years, Modern Love has recorded peoples’ lives. The column has also had real-life reverberations on readers.
Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s like my mother?
Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition.
Florida IV Plant Spared From Storm, Company Says
Milton threatened a Daytona Beach site that produces one-fourth of the nation’s IV medical solutions, which were already in short supply because of storm damage in North Carolina.
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients’ families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.