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England enacts new rules for high-risk cosmetic procedures starting 2027
Starting in 2027, only trained professionals will be allowed to perform high-risk cosmetic procedures in England, with new penalties for unqualified providers and a ban on such treatments for anyone under 18. This legis…
Researchers find 3,000 daily steps slow Alzheimer’s progression significantly
Walking just 3,000 steps a day may significantly slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by reducing harmful tau protein buildup and cognitive decline, according to recent research. This finding could lead to new pu…
Pope Francis discharged after successful lung cancer surgery in Rome
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital after successful surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. His recovery is significant for the Catholic Church, as it highlights the importance of early canc…
A school where some secondary-age pupils are escorted to the toilet could be discouraging them from seeking help for periods and other health issues, a campaig…
Afaf Saleh, a public health nurse in Minnesota, overcame significant personal challenges during nursing school by seeking help from her mentor, Suzanne Burke L…
A pioneering same-day test has been used to detect hidden and drug-resistant infections among children in intensive care. Respiratory samples from more than 1…
A recent IMF report reveals that rural Chinese households spend 8.7% of their disposable income on healthcare, nearly matching the 9.9% spent by Americans, hig…
NPR's new podcast "Your Turn," hosted by Allison Aubrey, aims to help listeners navigate midlife transitions by encouraging self-reflection through the VIA Cha…
The anti-fraud moves affect people in the states that use Healthcare.gov to buy Affordable Care Act health insurance. Not all of the 760,000 people disenrolled…
A new emergency department (ED) at Altnagelvin hospital remains a priority project but there is currently no funding for it, Northern Ireland's health minister…
When Caroline Bailey was suffering with sharp, stabbing pains in her stomach, she thought it was being caused by her contraceptive coil. In severe pain, the 5…
A 12-year-old boy named Ben wants to try protein powder, believing it will help him get fitter, but health experts advise against it, stating that a balanced d…
KARUR, India — Three men stride across a cavernous textile factory floor of Texworth in the southern Indian city of Karur, handing GoPros and smart glasses to …
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Dr. Otis Brawley, an oncologist at Johns Hopkins University, about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Let's …
