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Kqed
1 week ago
Health

From Anxiety to Cancer, Evidence Against Ultra-Processed Food Piles Up | KQED

Ultra-processed foods can contribute to health conditions like anxiety and cancer through associations, not causation.
FDA is considering implementing new labeling to help consumers identify healthier food choices and understand nutritional value.
BuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Health

The Dinnertime Habit Doctors Say Is Secretly Making You Tired The Next Day

A diet rich in whole foods sustains energy. Avoid sugar for stable energy. Manage stress with techniques like meditation.
Persistent fatigue warrants medical attention. Low energy can stem from health conditions, lifestyle factors. Consult a doctor for lasting low energy.
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Health

Out of medicines, care: Gaza's cancer patients face death amid Israel war

Cancer patients in the Gaza Strip are living in catastrophic health conditions due to a lack of treatment and care.
The UN-run schools housing displaced Palestinians are inadequate for housing sick patients, lacking basic necessities like electricity and clean water.
The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, the only one for cancer treatment in Gaza, shut down its services due to a lack of fuel and damage from Israeli attacks.
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Health

Out of medicines, care: Gaza's cancer patients face death amid Israel war

Cancer patients in the Gaza Strip are living in catastrophic health conditions due to a lack of treatment and care.
The UN-run schools housing displaced Palestinians are inadequate for housing sick patients, lacking basic necessities like electricity and clean water.
The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, the only one for cancer treatment in Gaza, shut down its services due to a lack of fuel and damage from Israeli attacks.
time.com
10 months ago
Health

FDA Approves New Menopause Drug for Hot Flashes

WASHINGTON U.S. health regulators on Friday approved a new type of drug for women dealing with uncomfortable hot flashes caused by menopause.The Food and Drug Administration approved the once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma to treat moderate-to-severe symptoms, which can include sweating, flushing and chills.
www.silive.com
10 months ago
Health

As tick-borne illness babesiosis emerges in NYC, an expert weighs in on the dangers

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.A recently emerging tick-borne illness is spreading in New York City, and a tick expert said it's something that most people should watch out for, just as much as the more well-known Lyme disease.Babesiosis, while not as common as Lyme, is still problematic, according to Maria Diuk-Wasser, professor of ecology at Columbia University, who has been studying ticks in New York City, including Staten Island.
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Public health
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Public health

Biden Announces Executive Actions to Expand Research on Women's Health

President Biden announces executive actions to expand federal research on women's health conditions.
Dr. Carolyn M. Mazure leads the White House initiative on Women's Health Research to address underrepresentation and underfunding in women's health research.
time.com
1 year ago
Public health

U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate Soared 40% During COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. maternal mortality rate, already far higher than peer countries, soared during the pandemic.More than 1,200 women in the U.S. died of complications arising from pregnancy or childbirth in 2021, a 40% jump from 2020, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Wellness
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Wellness

Fitness as your body fluctuates

Modify exercise routines with changing health conditions
Adapt fitness plan to age and health changes
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Wellness

Can a Nap Make Up for a Bad Night of Sleep?

Q: If I get less than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep every night, will a midday nap make up for that loss?Maybe you stayed up too late scrolling TikTok, or tossed and turned because of anxious thoughts.And now you're wondering if a quick lunchtime nap will give you the energy boost you need to power through the rest of the day, and potentially regain the health benefits of a full night's sleep you may have lost.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Wellness

I sleep for 10 hours a night but still can't get up in the morning | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

I've been bad at getting up in the mornings ever since my late teens.I'm now in my mid-30s and most days I can't seem to get up in good time for things.I'm almost always a few minutes late for work and this leaves me feeling unprepared.I struggle to get up naturally before 10am and seem to need more than 10 hours a night.
time.com
1 year ago
Wellness

What to Know About Bariatric Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes

The term bariatric is derived from the Greek words for weight and to treat.Originally, as its name denotes, this form of surgery was aimed at helping people manage obesity.But as medical science's understanding of bariatric surgery improved, experts recognized that these procedures could also help people with obesity-related health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

Expert Tips for Curbing Bad Breath

Food choices, oral hygiene habits and certain health conditions can play a role - but there are ways to keep dragon breath in check.
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Boston
Boston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Police stopped 'extremely confused' 76-year-old driving the wrong way on I-93

A 76-year-old man was stopped by state police for driving the wrong way on a highway in Boston.
The man's confusion was determined to be caused by underlying health conditions, not impairment.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Northborough police ask for help in search for 15-year-old

Local Michael Davis Jr., of Northborough, was last seen at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, near Main Street.Northborough police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy, according to a statement from Chief William E. Lyver.Michael Davis Jr., 15, of Northborough, was last seen at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, near Main Street, according to Lyver.
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www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Thunderstorm warning issued for flooding and power cuts this weekend

Most of England and Wales are covered by a thunderstorm warning forecasters say could spark flooding and power cuts.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms which starts at midnight on Saturday and will remain in force for 24 hours.Forecasters said there is a small chance homes and businesses could be flooded quickly and buildings could be damaged from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds, forecasters warned.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Thunderstorm warnings issued as temperatures hit 30C for first time this year

Yellow warnings for thunderstorms across swathes of England have been issued by the Met Office as temperatures reach 30C for the first time this year.Maps reveal the areas where thunderstorms could hit this weekend amid forecasts of torrential rain and scorching hot conditions.30.5C was recorded at Heathrow on Saturday as warm air from the south causes temperatures to soar.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms amid 30C scorcher

A yellow warning for thunderstorms across swathes of England has been issued by the Met Office as temperatures climb towards 30C.The alert is in force from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday and covers cities including Manchester, Cardiff and London.The Met Office warning says there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded as a result of heavy rain.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

First heat health alert of the year issued ahead of sweltering 30C weekend

A 30C heatwave forecast to scorch England and Wales has led to the year's first heat health alert.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office's warning covers six regions in England, London, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East and South West, and is in place from 9am on Friday until Monday morning.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

First heat health warning of the year issued as temperatures set to soar to 29C

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued the first Heat-Health Alert of the year in six regions of England.A yellow alert has been issued, meaning hot weather may cause increased use of health care services by vulnerable populations and an increase in risk to health for over 65-year-olds and those with pre-existing conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, the UKHSA said.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

The 56 health conditions that could entitle you to 407 a month

Millions of Britons aged 66 or over and suffering from a medical condition or disability could be entitled to claim Attendance Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) worth as much as 407 a month to help with the cost of day-to-day personal care or supervision.The state benefit is one of the most underclaimed in the UK, with as many as 3.4m people eligible for the support failing to claim it.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

Border Agency Medical Officer Reassigned After Child's Death in Officials' Custody

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has removed its chief medical officer from his position after an 8-year-old girl died in the agency's custody last month.The medical officer, David Tarantino Jr., has been temporarily reassigned, according to a Homeland Security official who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Teenager thanks opticians for spotting condition and saving eyesight

A 19-year-old has thanked quick-thinking opticians for helping save her eyesight.Carly Stewart's vision unexpectedly and quickly deteriorated one day a year ago, and she had to use the voice command option on her phone to call for help as she could barely see.She said: I had been feeling jelly-legged, light-headed and sore.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

How a medication abortion, also known as an abortion pill,' works

Mifepristone, one of the two drugs used for medication abortion, may soon be available at some retail pharmacies, according to a new ruling by the US Food and Drug Administration.Some major pharmacies are planning to dispense abortion pills, but not in every state Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone, which is needed for a pregnancy to continue.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Austin police searching for missing man, concerned for immediate welfare

AUSTIN, Texas  The Austin Police Department (APD) is searching for a man that was reported missing on Thursday evening.Joseph Campbell, 71, was reported missing at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 22.Campbell was last seen in the 2600 block of Metcalfe Road on Dec. 13 and was last heard from by family members on Dec. 20.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Health

A pill helps prevent Long COVID. But not enough people are taking it.

A treatment that kills the COVID-19 virus can also prevent disabling Long COVID, reports an expansive new study, spurring calls to expand access to the medication.People who took the antiviral drug Paxlovid soon after infection were 26% less likely to have symptoms three months later, according to an analysis of electronic medical records of more than 50,000 Veterans Health Administration patients at risk of severe illness.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Hot weather puts pressure on A&E departments

The hot weather is forecast to remain across the UK into next week as an NHS boss warned the health service was seeing near record levels of demand at A&E departments.The Met Office has forecast temperatures in the high 20s, with some areas reaching into the 30s.It comes as an NHS medical director said the heat had contributed to one of the busiest days ever in A&E departments across the country on Thursday.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Heat health alerts issued by UKHSA for the whole of England amid hot weather

H eat health alerts have been issued for the whole of England for the next week amid the continued hot weather.The UK Health Security Agency said all regions of England have been placed under a yellow alert until 9am on Monday, June 19.The yellow warning means that the weather could be a risk to more vulnerable people.
www.dailynews.com
10 months ago
Health

4 considerations when choosing a health and wellness coach

It's routine to have regular checkups with your physician, dentist and other specialists, but have you ever worked with a health coach as part of your healthcare team?If you are focused on wellness and reaching health-related goals, health coaching may be right for you.Similar to how an athletic coach can help with sports performance, a health and wellness coach helps others live a healthy life.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Cancer, Dementia. Is There Anything The Mediterranean Diet Can't Prevent?

Two recently published studies add to the large body of evidence that the Mediterranean diet is protective against a number of serious health conditions, from depression to infertility, making us wonder: Is there anything the Mediterranean diet can't do?For the first study, published in the journal , researchers from the University of South Australia examined plasma micronutrient levels, or blood levels of micronutrients obtained from food, in prostate cancer patients and compared them to plasma micronutrient levels from healthy participants.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Long Covid is associated with significantly increased risk of death, heart and lung problems, study finds

As the nation anticipates the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency, new research is showing that some groups are still feeling the long-term impacts of the disease.In the year following infection, individuals who experience long Covid are at high risk for a range of adverse health outcomes, including a doubled risk of death, according to a new study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Health

Unvaccinated more likely to have heart attack, stroke after COVID, study finds

A bout of COVID-19 is known to increase a person's long-term risks of having a major cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke.But being fully vaccinated or even partially vaccinated appears to bring that risk down, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

NHS chief warns of enormous' disruption as junior doctors' announce strike

The NHS will face enormous disruption as junior doctors in England go out on strike later this week, a top doctor has warned.Almost all routine or pre-planned care could be impacted in some way, according to Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS England's national medical director.It comes as the health service raised concerns about the impact of warm weather on urgent and emergency care.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Londoners urged to take care as junior doctors strike amid heatwave

L ondoners are being warned to take extra care in the hot weather when junior doctors walk out for three days this week - amid a heatwave that has led to health alerts in the capital.The NHS in London says soaring temperatures are expected to compound pressure caused by the industrial action, leaving its services extremely busy during the 72-hour strike.
Independent
1 year ago
Public health

Covid vaccine programme for children aged between six months and four to begin

A Covid-19 vaccination programme for children aged between six months and four years old will begin next week.he HSE said that the vaccines for young children will be available from Monday.The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended vaccination for children aged six months to four years who have underlying health conditions which place them at higher risk of contracting Covid.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

At-home health tests launch in Tesco stores nationwide

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Shoppers at Tesco can pick up home testing kits for health conditions from thyroid problems to bowel cancer alongside their weekly shop after the supermarket giant struck a first-of-its-kind deal.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Brother and sister with rare condition enjoy magical' royal Christmas day-out

A mother whose children both have a life-limiting condition has said it was a wonderful treat for them to attend a Christmas event hosted by the Queen Consort in London.Eilidh Currie, five, and her three-year-old brother Cameron saw reindeer, helped decorate the tree and met Father Christmas on their visit to Clarence House this month.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

More than 137,000 NHS blood donation appointments cancelled in the last year

More than 130,000 blood donation appointments have been cancelled in the past 12 months, new figures reveal, prompting claims by Labour that government incompetence has left patients paying the price.The disclosure comes just two weeks after the health service issued its first-ever amber alert as blood stocks ran dangerously low, with just two days worth of supply left for some blood types.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Pope Francis and Silvio Berlusconi Both Hospitalized in Italy

Two of Italys most powerful octogenarians, Pope Francis and Silvio Berlusconi, whose health conditions have in recent years kept the country in suspense, were both in the hospital on Friday.The pope was unexpectedly admitted to a hospital in Rome this week and underwent surgery for a hernia that had caused painful intestinal blockages.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
London

Heat health alert issued for England this weekend

The first heat health alert of the year has been issued for the coming weekend in England, where temperatures could reach a peak of 30C (86F).The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office, covers six regions: London, the east Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, south east and the south west.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Heat-health warning for London as UK set for hottest day of 2023

H igh temperatures on Friday and this weekend will impact on those over 65 and with pre-exisiting health conditions, experts have warned.Health authorities have issued the first heat-health alert of the year for six regions ahead of a surge in temperatures.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office said the alert would apply for 72 hours from 9am on Friday.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London weather: Rush-hour commuters face snow and ice warning as cold snap to last all week

L ondon commuters were facing a snow and ice warning on Tuesday morning as the UK was plunged into freezing conditions forecasters say will last all week.Temperatures dropped to a frosty -2C in London first thing on Tuesday, with the Met Office warning it would feel more like -4C.The mercury is expected to remain low in the capital for the next few days, not reaching higher than 5C until Sunday.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Please get the flu jab' urges Londoner, 26, hospitalised in intensive care after virus led to pneumonia

A n otherwise healthy 26-year-old is urging young people to take up the flu vaccine after he was hospitalised for a week over the festive period - amid a surge in cases across the capital.Olly Browning, from Oval in south London, who has no underlying health conditions, was left in intensive care needing oxygen after he contracted influenza and it led to pneumonia.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London plunges into winter's first big chill amid severe cold weather alert

L ondon is plunging into a week-long cold snap with temperatures expected to feel as chilly as -2C even during the day - while a severe cold weather alert kicks in for millions across the UK.Temperatures in the early hours of Thursday were expected to drop to at least freezing in the capital, with lows of -2C predicted for the following night.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Labour councillor discriminated against disabled employee, tribunal finds

A London councillor was found to have discriminated against a disabled employee in her day job, the Standard can reveal - with her NHS employer now being ordered to pay out more than 100,000.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Exercise

Is It Safe to Go for a Run in Wildfire Smoke?

Yes, it's Global Running Day.No, you probably shouldn't go for a run today.The New York Road Runners canceled all its Global Running Day-related events on Wednesday as smoke from wildfires in Canada drifted over large parts of the United States.If you're in NYC or any affected area, please read and follow your city's health advisory regarding air quality for June 7, and consider running another day.
Medium
9 months ago
UX design

5 Lessons In Gamifying Health

1. Gamification can motivate users to stay engaged with their health and wellbeing.
2. It is important to consider the user's experience when designing gamified apps.
3. Use rewards and feedback to reinforce positive behaviors and facilitate learning.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Grandfather who beat cancer urges public to join health research

A grandfather who beat cancer with experimental therapy has urged members of the public to join research studies.Stephen Cossins, 71, from Amersham in Buckinghamshire, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), a rare type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.When the cancer began to spread around his body, he took part in a clinical trial looking at drugs that block the growth of the cancer.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Girls

What to Know About the New Treatment for Hot Flashes

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new nonhormonal oral drug Friday, under the brand name Veozah, designed to treat menopausal hot flashes.The drug provides women with a safe and effective treatment option, Dr. Janet Maynard, director of the F.D.A. Office of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, Urologic and Reproductive Medicine said in a statement.
time.com
1 year ago
Health

Should You Take an Antiviral to Prevent Long COVID?

The only guaranteed way to prevent Long COVID is to avoid getting infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.Recently, however, researchers have found promising signs that certain drugs may reduce the risk of developing Long COVID if they're taken shortly after infection.Those studies are preliminary, but they raise an intriguing question: Should everyone who gets COVID-19 take medication in hopes of avoiding Long COVID?
time.com
1 year ago
Health

Why It's So Hard to Have Your Fertility Tested

Patients often say the same thing in appointments with Dr. Abey Eapen, an infertility specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center: I never learned about this in my high school.For many couples, having a baby is far more difficult than it was made out to be in sex ed.While many women in heterosexual couples get pregnant within a few months of trying, studies suggest up to 15% of couples are unable to conceive after a year of having unprotected sex.
Brooklyn Eagle
1 year ago
Health

Health Matters: Suggestions for New Year resolutions

In our last article, we discussed the three most important parameters of a lifestyle leading to healthy older age - nutrition, exercise and sleeping.Today we should talk about some other parameters that also play a significant role if we want to remain healthy to the end of a long life; in other words, to live longer and healthier.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Health

Repurposed diabetes drug helps teens with obesity lose 15% of body weight

A repurposed Type 2 diabetes drug helped teens with obesity lose a significant amount of body weight,  lowered their risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and improved their weight-related quality of life over a 68-week clinical trial, researchers reported this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

The 56 health conditions that could entitle you to 407 a month

Millions of Britons aged 66 or over and suffering from a medical condition or disability could be entitled to claim Attendance Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) worth as much as 407 a month to help with the cost of day-to-day personal care or supervision.The state benefit is one of the most underclaimed in the UK, with as many as 3.4m people eligible for the support failing to claim it.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

7 Fun Gratitude Exercises That Will Transform Your Mindset

As we grow older, life seems to throw more responsibilities and challenges at us.While we might not drown under the pressure of it all, there's a chance that we'll likely falter or at least bend under the pressure.These challenges that life constantly throws at us have made us busier than ever and because of that, we have become more prone to burnout, stress, and anxiety.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Seven conditions English pharmacies could prescribe for from winter

Patients will be able to get prescription medicines for seven common health conditions directly from pharmacies in England under a blueprint designed to ease the pressure on GPs' appointments.For the first time, pharmacists will be able to write their own prescriptions for the conditions, under health changes ministers and NHS England chiefs hope will be introduced from this winter after a consultation with the industry.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Christine McGuinness helps break world record for longest lanyard

TV personality and model Christine McGuinness has helped to break the Guinness World Record for the longest lanyard to highlight the range of invisible disabilities that affect people.The former beauty queen, who released her documentary Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism last week, was at Liverpool Football Club's Anfield stadium to take part in the record-breaking attempt.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Labour calls for national conversation' on women's wellbeing

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Labour will call for a national conversation on women's wellbeing when the party's Anneliese Dodds addresses the Women's Institute on Saturday.Ms Dodds, who is Labour chairwoman as well as shadow women and equalities secretary, will use the speech in London to call for greater discussion of the pressures faced by women aged 45-64 in work, health and childcare.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What is the situation in the UK with flu this winter?

Flu is circulating widely across the country and there has been a sharp increase in hospital cases.Here are your flu questions answered:  What are the symptoms of flu?The NHS states that flu symptoms can appear quickly and can include: a sudden high temperature, an aching body, feeling tired or exhausted, a dry cough, a sore throat, a headache, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, diarrhoea or stomach pain, feeling sick, being sick.
BK Reader
1 year ago
Public health

Brooklyn: Here's How to Stay Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday Season - BK Reader

With Thanksgiving around the corner, and many Brooklyn residents set to gather with family and friends for the occasion, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to take preventative measures this holiday season to prevent the spread of severe respiratory illnesses - including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

Children's hospitals fill up amid early surge in respiratory infections

Doctors around the country are reporting early and dramatic surges in respiratory illnesses, with many children's hospitals saying they're running low on beds.Nearly three-quarters of pediatric hospital beds are full, according to national data compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Streetsblog USA
1 year ago
SF politics

What Parking Reform Means for People With Disabilities

Practically every day, there's a new headline about a new effort in a U.S. city to reform its auto-centric parking policies - and practically every time Streetsblog covers it, we get an email that asks what people with disabilities will do in a world with no accessible parking at all.Let's be clear: any transportation proposal that does not center the needs of people with mobility challenges has no place in the movement to end car dependency.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on reforms to disability benefits: exacerbating misery | Editorial

One month before Jodey Whiting took her own life, she received a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) saying her employment and support allowance was being stopped.Ms Whiting, who was disabled, had been told that she had to attend a work capability assessment.At the time of the assessment, she was being treated for pneumonia.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

GPs tell patients to get an Uber' as NHS ambulance delays hit record level

Some of the country's GP are advising patients requiring urgent hospital care to get an Uber or use a relative's car because of the worst ever delays in the ambulance service in England.Patients with breathing difficulties and other potentially serious conditions are being told in some cases that they are likely to be transferred more quickly from a general practice to accident and emergencyif they travel by cab or private vehicle.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

DVLA admits 168,000 drivers with health conditions waiting for licences

Almost 170,000 motorists with health conditions are waiting for driving licences to be issued as civil servants struggle to clear a backlog of nearly 50,000 applications that built up during the pandemic.DVLA's chief executive, Julie Lennard, confirmed in evidence to MPs on Thursday that 168,000 medical driving licence applications, including new licences and renewals, were pending as of 23 November.
Wareable
1 year ago
Health

Apple menstrual health study shows importance of femtech features - Wareable

New biometric cycle tracking features landing on wearables such as the Apple Watch Series 8 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 can have an important role to play in women's health - a new study has shown.A Harvard study using Apple cycle tracking data has found large numbers of women suffering from conditions that could lead to serious health outcomes.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

650,000 including surgery patients could lose support under welfare reforms'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails More than half a million people on benefits including those recovering from surgery are likely to see their support cut back as a result of the Government's welfare reforms, a think tank has said.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Billions spent to stop 15,000 workers retiring is huge giveaway to wealthiest'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A multibillion-pound tax break to stop an estimated 15,000 high earners leaving the workforce has been criticised by Sir Keir Starmer as a huge giveaway to some of the very wealthiest.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Unemployment rate remains at 3.7% but job vacancies fall for eighth month in a row

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Unemployment in the UK has not changed despite a fall in job vacancies and a rise in redundancies, new figures have revealed.The Office for National Statistics said Britain's unemployment rate held at 3.7 per cent in the three months to January, remaining the same as the previous three months.
Know Your Mobile
1 year ago
Mobile UX

9 Key Findings From Apple Women's Health Study [An Overview]

Apple's iPhone and Apple Watch come with a myriad of sensors and scanning technologies to monitor your health and biometrics.The Apple Watch, for instance, has some of the most advanced sensors ever fitted to a smartwatch, especially on the new Apple Watch Ultra.And Apple is keen to demonstrate how iPhone and Apple Watch can be used to not only track menstrual cycles, but also spot trends specific to a women's overall health and well being.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

iPhone 14 satellite SOS now enabled in the US in Canada , coming to parts of Europe next month

Starting today iPhone 14 owners in the US and Canada can use the Emergency SOS via satellite feature.Next month owners in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK will be able to do the same.The feature lets you get in touch with emergency services even in areas with no cell or Wi-Fi connectivity.This may be somewhere out in the wilderness or it might be in the heart of a city after a natural disaster brought down the power grid and communications.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Sleep starts: Why your body 'hiccups' as you fall asleep

Sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series.Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.(CNN)Ever drift off to sleep and suddenly feel like you're falling, forcing you to wake with a start?Some people say they are startled alert by a loud snapping noise or a blinding light coming from inside their head, while others describe their muscles twitching involuntarily from a sudden electric shock.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Badenoch clashes with MPs over menopause discrimination law

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch dismissed suggestions that the menopause should be given a special legally protected status.She argued women could already make use of anti-discrimination measures based on age, sex and disability.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
EU data protection

Victorian Greens secure stronger privacy protections for patients in medical records bill

The Greens have forced the Victorian government to bolster privacy protections within a contentious bill to centralise all medical records across the state's public health system that is now expected to pass in the upper house.But Digital Rights Watch and the Law Institute of Victoria say the provisions do not go far enough, arguing the failure to establish an opt-out system does not give patients' full autonomy when it comes to their health data.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Mayor Adams to New York City Shoppers: Drop That Mask

Not long ago, New Yorkers were required to wear a face mask if they wanted to enter a store.But Mayor Eric Adams has now said the city's shopkeepers should adopt the opposite approach: People who refuse to pull down their mask when they first come into a store should be barred, in case they plan to rob the place.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Disability benefit assessment proposals are utterly unworkable, says charity

Government plans which could reportedly see disability benefits claimants asked to demonstrate what work they might be able to take have been described as utterly unworkable by a charity.Such claimants could continue receiving the payments after they return to employment as part of a drive to get people back into the workforce, according to reports.
Eater London
1 year ago
London food

So Bringing Cake Into the Office Is Like Passive Smoking Now, Is It?!

Remember 2020, when everything was cake?Everything wasn't quite cake, because the one thing that wasn't cake was passive smoking.However, it's now 2023, and, officially, passive smoking is also cake.That's according to professor Susan Jebb, who is the chairwoman of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), but was making her comments in a personal capacity.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid severe' cold weather

People have been urged to keep warm and check in on family and friends who may be more vulnerable to cold weather with sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice hitting parts of the UK this week.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a Government health agency, issued a level three cold alert on Monday in response to severe winter weather.
Bustle
1 year ago
Health

Do Green Powders Work As Well As TikTok Says They Do? Nutritionists Weigh In

You may have seen people on TikTok or Instagram sipping on a glass of green-colored water.These elixirs are spiked with the wildly popular green powders, a supplement of sorts that has become viral on social media thanks to its purported health benefits.Scroll through the hashtag #greenpowder - which has racked up over 2.5 billion views on TikTok - and you'll see videos of users raving about the product's ability to reduce bloating, boost immunity, clear skin, and provide you with a hefty dose of vitamins and antioxidants.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Revealed: The baby and child deaths linked to homelessness

Babies and children are dying because they are being left homeless, a new report has revealed as the government is warned that failure to tackle sub-standard conditions in temporary accommodation could lead to more needless fatalities.Homelessness may have contributed to the deaths of at least 33 children in England between April 2019 and March 2022, with most of the deceased under the age of one.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Disability benefits could continue after return to work under new plans

Disability benefits claimants could continue receiving the payments after they return to employment under Government plans to get people back into the workforce.As part of the reforms, the system used to assess eligibility for the sickness benefits could be scrapped, with ministers describing it as a perverse incentive to prove how sick you are, The Times newspaper reported.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Here's how to eat to live longer, new study says

You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four healthy eating patterns, according to a new study.People who more carefully followed any of the healthy eating patterns which all share a focus on consuming more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes were also less likely to die from cancer, cardiovascular illness, and respiratory and neurodegenerative disease.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Nine million spent Christmas in Dickensian' housing conditions, survey finds

More than 9 million adults will spend the Christmas and new year period living in cold damp homes, new figures show.Over a quarter of people suffering from underlying health conditions are unable to heat their homes to a safe standard and a third of those with disabilities  28 per cent  live in homes that are not warm enough.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

"Damp January" Is The Hottest Health Trend - But It Isn't For Everyone

The beginning of a new year is a time full of possibility and growth, a time when people try new things or make goals for the upcoming 12 months.For around the last ten years, millions of people have started the new year with the same goal - no alcohol consumption for a month.Known widely as Dry January, the popular resolution has people abstaining from alcohol for the entire month and ostensibly reaping the benefits of a short-term alcohol-free life - especially after an indulgent holiday season.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Men Are Putting Their Penises Through Shock Therapy

When men struggle to perform in the bedroom due to erectile dysfunction, most resort to Viagra or Cialis.But a few brave souls strap their penises to low-intensity extracorporeal shockwaves, as part of a therapy known as ESWT.It involves painless acoustic waves stimulating blood flow and, in theory, this should lead to better and more frequent erections.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Best diet for 2023 is the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating

The gold medals are piling up.For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall diet, according to 2023 ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.Meals from the sunny Mediterranean also ranked first in the categories of diet best diet for healthy eating and best plant-based diet, the report said.
www.verifythis.com
1 year ago
Health

Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions

During the winter months, many people spend snowy mornings shoveling their sidewalks and driveways.But could this activity have dangerous consequences for your health?Some people on social media warn that shoveling snow can increase your risk of a heart attack.Can shoveling snow increase your risk of a heart attack?
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Number of flu patients in English hospitals skyrockets'

The number of patients in hospital with flu in England has skyrocketed while Strep A is driving near record demand for NHS 111 services, new data suggests.An average of 1,939 people with flu were in hospital each day last week, up 67% on 1,162 the previous week, according to NHS England.This is also a sharp increase on the daily average of 482 at the end of November.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic

The number of patients in hospital with flu in England has skyrocketed according to new data, sparking warnings that this season could be more severe than in pre-pandemic years.An average of 1,939 people with flu were in hospital each day last week, up 67% on 1,162 the previous week, according to NHS England.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Is There a New Covid Divide? Tell Us.

Many Americans who once practiced Covid-19 precautions dropped them over the last year after the peak of the Omicron wave passed, or even before it hit.But there are people who continue to wear masks indoors and avoid work or social gatherings, because of underlying health conditions, family dynamics or personal preferences.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Coronavirus

France declares epidemic as flu cases soar

France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has appealed for people using public transport and in other crowded spaces to begin wearing masks again, as Covid cases rise.Published: 30 November 2022 09:36 CET Masks have not been compulsory on public transport in France since May, though they remain strongly recommended, especially at rush hour.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

NHS winter war rooms' go live across England

More than 40 NHS traffic control centres have gone live across England with the aim of getting patients into beds more quickly and managing demand.The winter war rooms will use data to respond to pressures on the health system, with staff able to divert ambulances away from full hospitals to ones with more capacity.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

People getting sicker due to spending cuts and rising cost of living doctors

People are getting sicker owing to decades of spending cuts, decimated public services and the current cost-of-living crisis, doctors have warned.A new report from the British Medical Association (BMA) said medics are struggling to cope with demand from patients whose health conditions are being made worse by poverty, poor housing, lack of heating and skipping meals.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Supporting the most vulnerable through difficult times a key focus'- Mel Stride

Supporting the most vulnerable is a key focus for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the minister heading up the department said.Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said three objectives are helping the most vulnerable, getting people back into work and cracking down on benefits fraud.But he was challenged by MPs who suggested the Government is taking money from those with the least by delaying moving some legacy claimants on to the new system, through sanctions, and by recovering overpayments.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

There's a months-long wait for Pap test results from Canadian labs. And it's not just because of the pandemic | CBC News

After experiencing unusual, unexplained bleeding and two rounds of abnormal Pap tests, Wendy Yen is anxiously awaiting her latest results.But the 45-year-old Toronto resident learned it could be several months before she finds out, due to backlogs and processing delays at many Canadian laboratories.
Wareable
1 year ago
Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs. Huawei Watch GT 3: - Wareable

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Huawei Watch GT 3 are two smartwatches that aced our in-depth reviews.Both are packed with features and offer a good all-round experience and it would be perfectly reasonable to go for one of them if you don't want an Apple Watch on your wrist.Wareable verdict: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review | Huawei Watch GT 3 review We've lived with both and now have much a better understanding of where the strengths and weaknesses lie with these watches.
Wareable
1 year ago
Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 v Huawei Watch GT 3: Comparing the two smartwatches

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Huawei Watch GT 3 are two smartwatches we've had very good experiences with.They're packed with features and offer a good all-around experience, meaning they're both ideal candidates for those who don't want an Apple Watch.We've lived with both and have an expert understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.
www.vice.com
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers Are Posting Australian Health Insurance Data on the Dark Web

Photo by Sean Gallup / Getty Images The health conditions and personal details of hundreds of Medibank customers, which may even include prime minister Anthony Albanese, have been published to a blog on the dark web by a Russian ransomware group, after the private health insurer refused to pay ransom.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Pfizer says Covid-19 vaccine list price could be $130 per dose once government contracts end

Drugmaker Pfizer said Friday that as government contracts come to an end, possibly by early next year, its Covid-19 vaccine will be sold for $110 to $130 per dose.
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