Health
Recent public health alerts in India such as the Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal and the bird flu cases reported in Bihar have once again shown how quickly viral infections can appear and spread. During such outbreaks, healthcare systems move into emergency mode, but the actions of individuals play an equally important role in…
In a dusty hospital basement on the outskirts of London, over 100 years of medical history lines the shelves, neatly arranged in row after row of cardboard specimen boxes. Largely forgotten until recently, it is hoped this unique archive will help unravel the mystery of the rising number of younger people getting bowel cancer. The…
The health board said it would not comment on the specific detail of the WalesOnline report in which the review was leaked, but in a statement to BBC Wales said it was “satisfied that we have dealt with the very challenging [and in this instance] historical allegations robustly, fairly, equitably and with compassion”.
World Cancer Day 2026, observed on February 4, serves as a powerful reminder of one of the biggest health challenges facing India and the world. The day focuses on raising awareness about cancer, encouraging early detection, promoting prevention, and ensuring equal access to quality healthcare. With millions of lives affected every year, World Cancer Day…
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.
The proposals will also offer help for people to make home improvements, such as extending their homes, and increase practical day-to-day support for families through schemes like the Mockingbird programme, which is run by the Fostering Network. It brings groups of foster families together so they can provide advice, support and respite care for each…
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort. The traveler arrived Jan. 26 on Viva Aerobus Flight 518 at Tom Bradley International Terminal B,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological changes associated with cancer may…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological changes associated with cancer may…