China's reluctance to adopt Western economic prescriptions stems from its focus on long-term strategic rivalry with the U.S. and industrial capacity, rather than just short-term GDP growth.
Former NFL running back Roger Craig announced he has vascular dementia during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech in Canton, Ohio, attributing his condition in part to playing career concussions.
Tom Six, director of The Human Centipede, has revealed in a final homemade documentary that he has spent six years living as a recluse in Amsterdam after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2020.
U.S. hospital emergency room diagnoses of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome rose 16% following the introduction of a new diagnosis code last fall, according to a CDC report.
An Atlanta-area woman filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente after a labeling error led to a wrongful cancer diagnosis and an unneeded full hysterectomy.
Cambodia has become the first Asia-Pacific nation to reach UNAIDS's 95-95-95 HIV targets, joining 10 other countries globally in achieving high rates of diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression through political will and community-led health initiatives.
Japanese startup Iris has developed Nodoca, an AI-powered medical device that analyzes throat images and patient data to assess influenza in seconds, bypassing uncomfortable nasal swabs.
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy shares his experience living with stage 4 prostate cancer, advocating for better screening and raising funds for research while navigating his own health challenges and family life.
Active individuals Jonathan Price and Chris Dunn underwent joint replacements due to osteoarthritis, prompting experts to discuss the complex interplay of genetics, sedentary lifestyles, over-exercise, and recovery in joint damage. The article explores how to maintain joint health through balanced physical activity.
Gia Lam, 32, died from sepsis in a Sydney hospital in 2019 after a urinary tract infection was repeatedly missed by healthcare professionals and interpreters were not provided. A coroner found her death preventable, leading to policy changes and an apology from the health district.
The Albanese government, nearing the midpoint of its second term, presents with strong political vitals amid global instability. A health check reveals a commanding majority, stable posture, and improved fiscal regime, but also notes concerns such as divisive populism, internal factional issues (notably with Ed Husic), and the need for continued engagement on key policies like Medicare and economic justice.
Spain defender Marc Cucurella keeps his long, curly hair untied so his autistic son, Mateo, can easily recognize him on the pitch. Cucurella and partner Claudia Rodriguez shared their emotional journey following Mateo's autism diagnosis and its impact on their family life.
Darren Rosheski settled a lawsuit against the NHS after his partner, Helen Dutton, died from advanced cancer following an initial misdiagnosis. New figures reveal the NHS in England paid nearly £190m over five years for 870 cancer misdiagnosis claims, with average settlement costs rising 20%.
The author argues that the legitimacy of US elections died last week due to three events: the Secretary of State's speech targeting the domestic left as a transnational enemy, a White House official's dehumanizing rhetoric, and the President's claims of a corrupt election system, with the public's response misdirecting attention.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
A New South Wales tribunal found surgeon Dr Liu-Ming Schmidt guilty of professional misconduct, barring her from practice for six months. She failed to detect cancer in one patient and operated on the wrong end of another's bowel, contributing to his death, among other substandard treatments.
Dr. Liu-Ming Schmidt, a surgeon in southern NSW, has been banned from practicing for six months after the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal found her guilty of professional misconduct, including operating on the wrong end of a patient's bowel contributing to their death and failing to identify cancer during a colonoscopy.
Cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty explains that many heart attacks in India are silent, with nearly 50% of patients having no symptoms, especially diabetics. He emphasizes that feeling healthy doesn't guarantee a healthy heart and urges routine screenings for early detection.
Veteran journalist Katie Couric, 69, experienced a frightening episode of transient global amnesia (TGA) at the Aspen Ideas Festival, losing several hours of short-term memory. Doctors ruled out a stroke and diagnosed the condition, which is a temporary memory glitch with no long-term effects.
A WHO report reveals that despite scientific advances, millions face severe consequences from cancer due to global inequities in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment access. Poorer countries have significantly lower survival rates and drug availability, leading to financial hardship and treatment abandonment.
A new WHO report reveals that despite scientific advances, millions globally face severe physical, emotional, and financial burdens from cancer due to persistent inequities in care. Access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment varies drastically between rich and poor countries, with many patients abandoning treatment due to high costs.
New draft guidance for NHS in England and Wales recommends two non-invasive tests, a spit test and a gut signal test, to speed up endometriosis diagnosis, potentially cutting long waiting times for patients.
New draft guidance for NHS in England and Wales recommends two non-invasive tests for quicker endometriosis diagnosis: a spit test for genetic material and a gut electrical signal test. These aim to cut long waiting times and diagnostic delays for the painful condition affecting one in 10 women.
Two new endometriosis diagnostic tests, EndoSure and Endotest, have been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales. These tests aim to significantly reduce the years-long waiting times for diagnosis, with one providing results in 45 minutes, offering a "gamechanger" for millions of affected women.
