Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has seen a resurgence in popularity, but Dr. Mara Gordon cautions against overpromising benefits, emphasizing it's not a 'cure-all'. MHT is effective for hot flashes, bone health, and genitourinary symptoms but not recommended for heart health or longevity without clearer evidence.
The death of 26-year-old Jean Descamps after being discharged from an Oregon hospital highlights a national pattern of insufficient medical care and deep-rooted bias against patients with drug and alcohol addiction in the U.S.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility and will continue recovering and working from home after nearly two months of medical care following a fall and pneumonia.
Russian Africa Corps military medics in Mali prioritize the 'golden hour' for treating wounded personnel, utilizing helicopter evacuations and providing medical assistance to Malian soldiers and local residents.
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Current Nice guidelines used by GPs in England miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, research from the University of Cambridge and ICR suggests.
Analysts evaluate whether Nilekani, architect of India’s digital identity platform, can advance education reforms and improve youth employability amid device, language, and funding gaps.
Doctors at major Melbourne public hospitals will strike on August 13 for three and a half hours amid an ongoing pay and conditions dispute with the Victorian government, marking the first protected industrial action in 20 years.
Doctors in the US performed pioneering keyhole surgery on an unborn baby, Theo, at 26 weeks gestation to correct complex gastroschisis, where intestines grow externally. The procedure, part of a clinical trial, successfully pushed his organs back into his abdomen, leading to a normal birth and healthy development for Theo, now five months old.
More than 1,500 migrants from Morocco have received medical assistance in Spain's Ceuta enclave since a mass border rush last Thursday, with 460 injured people treated on Sunday alone, following a late July crisis where tens of thousands entered the territory.
A 40-year-old psychiatrist, Dr. Hemika Agrawal, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from her Ghaziabad apartment on Sunday. Police are investigating the incident, with family stating she struggled with depression since her divorce.
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The Australian Medical Association (AMA) reports that dead patients are being booked for operations in Northern Territory public hospitals due to failures in the $335 million Acacia IT system. Doctors fear speaking out about the issues, and an inquiry is hampered by confidentiality concerns, prompting calls to retool Acacia as a patient administration system.
The Australian Medical Association reports that dead people are being booked for operations in Northern Territory public hospitals due to failures of the $335 million Acacia IT system. Doctors fear speaking up in a parliamentary inquiry, hindering the investigation into the system's issues.
Social prescribing, a practice more common in the UK, connects individuals with non-medical, community-based activities like sea swimming and art to improve health. Amanda, from Devon, England, found significant relief from major depressive disorder through sea swimming, reducing her antidepressant dosage. Experts advise matching hobbies to symptoms, finding intrinsic motivation, and using mindfulness to identify beneficial activities.
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill granting physicians final authority on late-term abortions, aiming to prevent women from being denied care. Sent to Governor Maura Healey, the legislation removes a prescriptive list of reasons, replacing it with a doctor's professional judgment. Opponents argue it could allow abortions until birth.
The FDA regulates sunscreen as an OTC drug, deeming only zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and bemotrizinol as "generally recognized as safe and effective" (Grase). Experts advise avoiding parabens and phthalates, but emphasize that not using sunscreen poses a greater health risk than using regulated chemical sunscreens.
Russian influencer Anna Otavina sustained second-degree burns after a power bank exploded next to her bed in her Moscow penthouse, igniting her hair and bedding. She now warns followers about the dangers of unattended charging and using power banks on soft surfaces, urging caution with unknown quality devices.
Glasgow is hosting a scaled-back Commonwealth Games in 2026 after Victoria withdrew due to financial concerns. Despite organisers' optimism, challenges like low ticket sales, limited free-to-air TV coverage, and star athlete absentees raise questions about the event's long-term viability and relevance.
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman, identified as Kwon, previously convicted of murdering a baby delivered after a 36-week pregnancy termination attempt. The case, which saw two doctors' murder convictions upheld, highlights the legal vacuum in South Korea's abortion laws since decriminalization in 2019.
Hong Kong's Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine launched the city's first community pharmacist-led osteoporosis screening program. The scheme identifies high-risk patients for bone density scans, addressing the high rate of undiagnosed cases and severe mortality associated with hip fractures in the elderly.
Doctors observe a troubling pattern where heart attack symptoms are mistaken for seasonal illnesses like flu or viral fever, leading to dangerous delays in treatment. Dr. Sanjat Chiwane warns that subtle signs like mild chest pressure or nausea are often overlooked, especially in at-risk groups.
Volunteer doctors are offering essential medical assistance at the Jantar Mantar protest site in Delhi, treating protesters for injuries, fever, and dehydration. Many protesters prefer on-site care over hospitals, highlighting the importance of medical education and public trust.
Two resident doctors in Algeria died after long shifts, sparking renewed protests over chronic overwork, understaffing, and poor hospital conditions. The deaths reignite a dispute between medical professionals and authorities, highlighting systemic issues and doctor emigration.
