As baby boomers turn 80, there aren’t enough doctors to treat ‘emergency levels’ of dementia patients
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Steak mousse and a vibrating sofa: Japan shows the way for baby boomers
The practical impact of mass ageing has suddenly become more dramatic and potentFinancial Times - 2d -
Doctor on trial for abusing hundreds of patients in France confesses
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World's smallest pacemaker treats baby's dangerous heart condition
Mikey Oliveri was born too small for any existing pacemaker options. Doctors turned to an innovative, adapted option.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law
Dr. Hector Granados treats children with diabetes at his El Paso clinics and makes hospital rounds under the shadow of accusations that have thrown his career into jeopardy: providing care to ...ABC News - 2d -
Crucial UN nature talks are about to reopen in Rome – but will enough countries turn up?
After last year’s Cop16 biodiversity talks in Cali left key issues unresolved, the extra summit will attempt to seek consensus, especially over funding. Global talks to halt the loss of nature will ...The Guardian - 4d -
When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?
Pin-prick blood tests that detect possible precursors of Alzheimer’s disease are becoming available – but is it right to label people who will never develop the disease?. It’s difficult to say when ...The Guardian - 6d -
Earth to Barnard College: Enough
After more than a year of incessant rule-breaking by pro-Palestinian protesters, including this week, the school has to take more decisive action.The New York Times - 1d -
'I'm not a wealth hoarding boomer - my grandchildren want for nothing'
Money from boomers is propping up the next generation, rather than being hoarded, says a pensioner.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Thune urges Musk to treat federal workers 'respectfully'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday urged Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to treat federal workers respectfully as they look to cut ...The Hill - 3d -
GPs accused of leaving bills unpaid and patients in danger
GP firm says it is "committed to delivering the highest standards of care" in wake of criticism.BBC News - 3d -
What possible compounded semaglutide ban means for patients
The FDA declared the shortage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs over, giving compounders until May to stop making alternatives. An industry group representing compounders is suing. Dr. Angela ...CBS News - 2d -
Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug
Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.BBC News - 1d -
French Doctor Is Accused of Child Rapes
Dr. Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly his patients, mostly children, over 25 years, in the country’s largest-ever pedophilia case.The New York Times - 6d -
In 'Show Don't Tell,' Curtis Sittenfeld even treats cringey characters with humanity
A radiant contentment pervades Curtis Sittenfeld's stories in her latest collection, 'Show Don't Tell.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
WATCH: Dog rescued after getting head stuck in treat jar
A dog named Murphy was digging for a treat on Monday night -- perhaps a little too aggressively -- and ended up getting his head stuck inside a plastic jar.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Creosote for toothache - The fake GP who treated thousands over 30 years
Muhameed Saeed posed as a doctor for three decades before his deception was uncovered.BBC News - 6d -
WATCH: Rescued baby seal settles in at Connecticut aquarium
Chappy the seal is around 6 weeks old and has a new home at the Mystic Aquarium.ABC News - 5d -
American suspected of killing her newborn baby in Paris
An 18-year-old American student is suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window, Paris prosecution sources told CBS News.CBS News - 5d -
Taurasi, champ at all levels, retires from WNBA
Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer who led the Mercury to three titles while winning six Olympic golds, announced her retirement after 20 seasons.ESPN - 3d -
German inflation stays level at 2.3% in February
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It’s Jekyll and Hyde, says son of French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients
Relatives of Joël Le Scouarnec, who allegedly sexually assaulted young patients, tell court of split personality. Members of a French surgeon’s family have described discovering the “Jekyll and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Purdue Fort Wayne wins 80-66 over Oakland
Led by Rasheed Bello's 19 points, the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons defeated the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 80-66ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Gherezgher has 17, Northern Kentucky defeats Wright State 80-76
Led by Dan Gherezgher Jr.'s 17 points, the Northern Kentucky Norse defeated the Wright State Raiders 80-76ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Joann, 80-Year-Old Crafts and Fabrics Retailer, Will Close All Stores
The announcement that the chain would close all 800 of its stores in 49 states comes after a period of financial turmoil.The New York Times - 4d -
Grace Slick on sex, drugs and Jefferson Airplane: ‘I was sober in the 80s. That was a mistake’
She topped the charts, dropped the F-bomb on US TV, was ghosted by Jim Morrison and planned to spike Richard Nixon’s tea with LSD. Now 85, the legendary singer tells all. Rock’n’roll might not be ...The Guardian - 4d -
Dog walker, 80, 'racially taunted' before fatal attack
A 15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl are accused of killing Bhim Kohli at a park in Leicestershire.BBC News - 4d -
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise that left from Florida
It's the second Holland America Line ship to have dozens of passengers fall ill this month, according to the CDC.CBS News - 2d -
Nvidia revenues jump almost 80% on booming AI chip sales
Chief Jensen Huang says demand remains strong despite worries China’s DeepSeek could stymie growthFinancial Times - 2d -
FirstFT: Nvidia revenues beat forecasts and jump nearly 80%
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump threatens EU with tariffs, and 7-Eleven owner’s founding family ditches buyout bidFinancial Times - 2d -
Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom
The Silicon Valley company, which dominates the market for chips needed to build A.I. systems, said revenue was up 78 percent from a year earlier.The New York Times - 1d -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition
Four children can now see shapes, find toys, recognise their parents’ faces and some can read and write. Doctors in London have become the first in the world to cure blindness in children born with ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Brutal flu season puts strain on doctors, hospitals
This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in years, with 19,000 people already dead halfway through the season. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 5d -
Doctors must defy ICE to fulfill their duty to heal
Health care workers must act now to protect the vulnerable, uphold their ethical commitments and ensure that hospitals remain spaces of healing, not fear.The Hill - 3d -
Doctors advise Carter to not have foot surgery
Doctors have advised Abdul Carter against having foot surgery, the former Penn State star's agent told ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speakingABC News - Feb. 18
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