Childhood cancer patients in Lebanon must battle disease while under fire

Chronic Diseases Can Come With Chronic Financial Pressure

For millions of Americans, paying for the treatment needed to manage their diseases can become its own lifelong problem.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Disease spread in dog poo could be 'disaster' for cows

A disease spread in dog poo could spell disaster for cattle, conservationists warn.

With a World Series Grand Slam, Anthony Volpe Lived Out Childhood Dreams

Like many kids who grew up playing baseball in the New York area, Anthony Volpe wanted to become the Yankees’ shortstop.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

From a childhood in Nigeria to Tory leader: the remarkable rise of Kemi Badenoch | Sunder Katwala

The woman who now leads the Conservative party was born in London, but growing up in west Africa shaped the politician she would become. • Politics live . Kemi Badenoch’s election as leader of ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Five Ways R.F.K. Jr. Could Undermine Lifesaving Childhood Vaccines

If he is confirmed as H.H.S. secretary, the longtime vaccine critic would be in a position to change the government’s immunization recommendations and delay the development of new vaccines.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Iowa resident dies of suspected Lassa fever: What is the rare viral disease?

This would mark only the ninth cases reported in the U.S. since 1969.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

California scientists unlock new key to mosquito-borne disease spread

Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease spread, a new study has determined. The mating ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Why Kennedy Sees an ‘Epidemic’ of Chronic Disease Among Children

Trends in child health are in fact worrisome, and scientists welcome a renewed focus on foods and environmental toxins. But vaccines and fluoride are not the cause.

Health - The New York Times - November 15

Vaccines have saved generations from diseases. It's our turn to save them.

It’s time to communicate real information, not disinformation, about vaccines to ensure access and availability remain for all.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment abroad

Seriously injured and ill Palestinians were evacuated in one of the biggest operations in months.

The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

It’s been a year since the gene-editing treatment Casgevy was approved for sickle cell disease and a related blood disorder. It’s finally being infused into patients.

Tech - Wired - November 15

Woman arrested for impersonating nurses, overseeing hospital patients

A woman is facing charges after she allegedly was hired as a nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities" despite not having a license.

Patients describe alleged sexual assaults at HCA hospitals

Two patients say they were sexually assaulted at hospitals owned by HCA Healthcare and say they are speaking out because they feel the hospitals didn't do enough to protect them. HCA says employees ...

Why 'extra special' Nwaneri has to remain patient

Ethan Nwaneri is the second-youngest player to score a Premier League goal for Arsenal, behind only Cesc Fabregas - but Mikel Arteta explains why he must stay patient.

Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women

While lung cancer rates have been declining for decades, it's still the deadliest form of cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. ...

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