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Patients lives at risk as doctors refuse to work extra overtime without pay
South Africa’s public health system is facing a crisis as doctors refuse to work additional overtime without compensation. This issue came to a head recently at Oliver and Adelaide Tambo…
Prehabilitation shows promise in improving health, reducing complications after surgery
Prehabilitation, also known as prehab, is gaining recognition for its potential to…
Trump administration abruptly cancels scientific meetings, panels
In a surprising turn of events, several scientific gatherings and panels across…
Study reveals link between traffic pollution and women’s mental health
Air pollution, particularly traffic-related air pollution (TRAP), has been a growing concern…
New dietary guidelines could take cue from Native American diet| STAT
Plant-based foods are taking center stage in the latest scientific report from…
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Regular dog walking found to improve mobility and reduce falls in older adults
New research conducted by The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has shed light on the…
Trump executive orders on health care: Drug pricing, ACA, Covid-19
President Trump kicked off his second term with a bold move to undo a multitude of former President Biden's key…
Detailed protein activity maps assess intestinal health
The intestines hold many secrets about our health and lifestyle, and researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have found…
Preterm infant care faces crisis from baby formula liability suits
Danielle and Andrew West faced a challenging first month as parents when their son Owen was born six weeks early…
All school and no rest can harm pupils’ mental health
Education psychologists are raising concerns about the practice of having pupils attend classes on weekends in some parts of the…
People who are autistic and transgender/gender diverse have poorer health and health care, study finds
Autistic transgender/gender diverse individuals are more likely to have long-term mental and physical health conditions, including alarmingly high rates of…
Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67
Cecile Richards, a prominent figure in the fight for abortion access and women's rights, passed away at the age of…
Suspect in Nurses Rape Horror Nabbed, Chuene Clinic Remains Closed
A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the robbery and sexual assault of two nurses at Chuene Clinic outside…
Financial rewards significantly increase smoking cessation rates, even in pregnancy
Financial incentives have proven to be successful in helping people quit smoking, according to a recent Cochrane review co-led by…
OnPoint overdose prevention efforts in NYC face uncertain future
But what they find is a well-organized, clean space where people are treated with respect and dignity. It challenges the…