Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has successfully undergone a lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital following a significant health deterioration due to pulmonary fibrosis. She will remain hospitalized for several weeks.
France's 2026 social security budget may restrict reimbursement for certain chronic illnesses, potentially impacting patients with long-term conditions not currently considered "non-exempt".
A new analysis shows semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) slows kidney disease progression in type 2 diabetes patients, improving kidney function and survival rates, even with a history of cardiovascular events. The drug mimics GLP-1 hormones and is also popular for weight loss.
Men's high consumption of red and processed meat, linked to chronic disease and climate pollution, is tied to cultural notions of masculinity. Experts suggest a "Meat me halfway" approach, reducing meat intake to weekly treats, to benefit both personal and planetary health.
Journalist Kara Swisher explores medical advancements and lifestyle changes that promote healthy longevity, focusing on combating chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, rather than pursuing immortality.
Dialysis units across Australia and New Zealand are being forced to ration lifesaving care for patients with kidney failure, according to a major new report which has warned of a "significant threat" to patient safety.
