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Are new, expensive drugs worth it? Not if you're not a recipient

A new study has found that the approval of new drugs in England has come at a heavy cost to the health of many others due to a loss of funding.

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Why Western Europe is rolling back access to puberty blockers

Several countries have restricted the use of puberty blockers, citing insufficient evidence on their benefits for gender-questioning youth and potential long-term effects.

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Slovakia passes law that could ban doctors from quitting

Violators could be imprisoned under the emergency measure, which can last for up to 120 days.

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Man charged in connection with killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The gunman arrived in New York City on Nov. 24 and shot Thompson 10 days later outside his company’s annual investor conference at a hotel just blocks from Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center.

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New York police hunt for health care CEO killer

The CEO of one of the largest US health insurance companies was fatally shot on Wednesday outside a Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York City. Investigators say it was no random act of violence.

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Number of hospital beds in the EU are declining. Where is worst hit?

Experts attribute the decline to shifting healthcare priorities. However, concerns are rising over whether healthcare systems will be ready for future crises.

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Congo mpox cases appear to stabilise but vaccines still needed

The number of mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but there is more the need for more vaccines remains.

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Weighted blankets may be an easy way to improve sleep quality

Researchers reviewed 18 studies on using weighted blankets.

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Watch: The healthcare heroes bringing hope to rural communities in Ghana

In partnership with Media City

Osei Boateng the founder of OKB Hope Foundation, delivers healthcare to remote areas by a specialised van.

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WMHD: What is the cost of poor mental health?

Two thirds of people around the world struggle to access mental health support but can we afford to continue down this path?

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Which are the most common operations surgeons perform in EU hospitals?

When it comes to operations, these are the most common surgical procedures undertaken in hospitals across the European Union.

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Suspected death in Sarco 'suicide capsule' prompts Swiss police probe

The legality of using the 3D-printed device for its intended purpose of helping assisted dying is being questioned by authorities in Switzerland.

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Nursing shortages linked to higher risk of patient death, study finds

Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK looked into the impact of nurse understaffing on patient outcomes.

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AI models think all nurses are women and senior doctors are men

While women were overrepresented as doctors in thousands of AI-generated stories, they were still subject to gender stereotypes, the analysis found.

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What is botulism and how can you avoid it?

A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it?

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Concerns grow over West Nile virus after two more deaths in Seville

According to authorities, the total number of deaths in Andalusia has risen to five, with 10 more people estimated to be infected with the virus.

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We don't have the votes to liberalise Poland's abortion law, says Tusk

The broad coalition led by Tusk doesn't have the support in parliament to liberalise one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws, he said.

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Even mild concussions linked to long-term changes in the brain

A history of concussions, even mild ones, was linked to changes in the brain, poorer sleep and depressive symptoms, according to a new study.

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Meet the people paid to test out new medical treatments

Free meals, endless movies to watch, and a cool couple of grand in your bank account. The catch? You’ve got the flu.

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Concussion patients may benefit from extra brain scan, study finds

Many people with traumatic brain injuries have normal CT scans, but still struggle to recover. A new study indicates that advanced MRI scans can improve the prognosis.