Lesley Goodburn credits her dog, Gertie, with saving her life after the pet's impact led to the discovery of lobular breast cancer, a form often missed by mammograms due to its tendency to form ridges instead of lumps.
Actress Natalie Ng Man-yan, former Miss Hong Kong, has died at 51 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Diagnosed in 2022, her cancer relapsed and spread to multiple organs. Ng documented her struggle on social media, inspiring many with her resilience.
France aims to detect mental health issues in young people early through the national education system, offering rapid appointments within 24-48 hours. The government also announced a goal to eliminate psychiatric restraints in facilities by 2030, emphasizing human dignity and improved patient care.
MasterChef winner Pankaj Bhadouria shared an emotional health update after successful cancer surgery, urging women to prioritize regular breast cancer screenings and preventive check-ups. She expressed gratitude for overwhelming support during her recovery.
India has 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million with prediabetes, with 57% of cases undiagnosed, highlighting the need for early screening and lifestyle changes to combat the silent, systemic disease.
This opinion piece urges the EU to shift cardiovascular disease policy from late-stage treatment to earlier detection and prevention. It highlights how respiratory infection vaccinations can reduce major cardiac events by over one-third, while early screening for Type 1 diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases could transform outcomes. The author calls for the upcoming Council recommendations on health checks and immunization to include expanded EU vaccination targets and integrated screening, backed by Multiannual Financial Framework funding.
