#health-policy

#health-policy

Every NHS hospital in England has been told to improve patient waiting times for planned treatment as the government has made hitting the 18-week target one of its key priorities for this parliament. By March 2026, the government wants to see at least 65% of patients waiting no longer than 18 weeks. To get there, every NHS trust has to either get to 60% or improve on its November 2024 figures by five percentage points - whichever is greater.

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Charlie Falconer, the sponsor of the bill in the Lords, said he would support the setting up of a special committee to take further evidence from experts, saying: We have got a job of work to do. But he warned peers against voting down the bill in its entirety at a later stage, saying that it was the job of the Lords to scrutinise legislation after elected MPs made a decision.

The rate of Alzheimer's diagnosis has declined steadily in recent decades, but as baby boomers age, the number of new cases continues to rise. The top risk factor for dementia is age, and by 2030 more than one in five Americans will be 65 or older. That means the prevalence of Alzheimer's in the U.S. could exceed 13.8 million people by 2060.

You see, until 1997, drug companies were required to include massive amounts of information about a drug's potential side effects and risks in any ads for it. The amount of information required could fit in, say, a full-page magazine ad - but it was far too much to squeeze into a 30- or 60-second TV spot. That meant pharmaceutical ads were, while not banned, almost unheard of on television.

The Department of Health and Social Sare (DHSC) was glowing in its description of the league tables by which all of England's 205 NHS trusts are now being judged: a landmark moment, a pioneering new system and a new era of transparency. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said that sunlight is the best disinfectant in his zeal to expose, and drive out, poor care.

Kennedy stated that President Trump regularly contacts him to ensure he is fulfilling his duties regarding the Make America Health Again (MAHA) agenda. Kennedy remarks, "He calls me three or four times a week and asks, 'Where are you? Why aren't people healthier yet?'" This indicates a level of accountability Trump holds over him, expressing a sincere intent to achieve health reform. Recently, the administration facilitated Coca-Cola's introduction of cane sugar versions of their products to promote healthier options in the U.S.

Xuewu Liu, a Chinese inventor with no medical credentials, charges cancer patients $20,000 for access to an AI-driven treatment involving chlorine dioxide, a toxic bleach.

Overdoses at drop-in centres in Toronto have sharply increased since the provincial government shut down four supervised consumption sites in April, with reports of overdoses in the high thirties every month.

Kennedy has helped bring a pox upon the country and until Republicans get serious about holding him accountable, more Americans will die.

For too long, the government has diverted hardworking Americans' tax dollars to incentivize illegal immigration. Today's action changes that-it restores integrity to federal social programs, enforces the rule of law, and protects vital resources for the American people.

Trump's decision to pause NIH grant-making for over two months halted approximately $1.5 billion in funding, disrupting clinical trials for new cancer drugs and research.

Celine Gounder warned about a war on science, indicated by recent decisions that empower vaccine sceptics to implement mass firings and cancel important health meetings.

The United States has formally rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) aimed at enhancing global pandemic responses, citing concerns over sovereignty.

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"Information was recently published in error stating that In-N-Out Burger has transitioned to beef tallow for cooking French fries," Denny Warnick said. "We continue to work on an upgrade to our current sunflower oil, however we have not yet made a change."

"Our budget is pretty heavily reliant on the Medicaid reimbursement, so if we do see a cut of that, it'll be difficult to keep the doors open," said Sherman.

The GOP's tax bill introduces significant cuts to the U.S. safety net, marking the largest reduction in decades. This fundamentally alters the fiscal landscape.

Weight loss jabs are the talk of the House of Commons; half my colleagues are on them and are judging the rest of us, saying you lot should be on them.