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As Trump ends USAID missions, officials fear Ebola outbreak in Uganda may spread
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.CBS News - 5h -
Flies in hospital wards may be spreading drug-resistant bacteria to patients
Scientists in Nigeria found the insects carry infections resistant to last-resort antibiotics, adding to fears about superbugs. Flies buzzing between beds may be spreading drug-resistant bugs among ...The Guardian - 15h -
Patients, not government, should set health care prices
Medicare's price-setting process does not reflect patients' value assessments or providers' variation in care delivery, and a shift to a direct-to-consumer market would allow patients to control ...The Hill - 4d -
These Settings Aren’t Real. But for Dementia Patients, What Is?
Fake nurseries and town squares seem to comfort patients. But some experts wonder whether they are patronizing, even infantilizing.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump special envoy flies to Venezuela to meet with Nicolás Maduro
Richard Grenell’s visit prompts fresh speculation of rapprochement between Washington and Caracas. A Donald Trump special envoy has flown to Venezuela to hold talks with its authoritarian ...The Guardian - 5d -
Commerzbank posts 20% hike in annual profit and launches new share buyback as it wards off UniCredit
Commerzbank on Friday unexpectedly released quarterly results, touting "record" annual profit and announcing a new share buyback scheme.CNBC - 5d -
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A look at terminal patients turning to medical aid in dying
At 83 years old, Barbara Goodfriend was diagnosed with ALS and told she might not live through the fall. So she decided to turn to medical aid in dying, or MAID, which is now legal in 10 states and ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Sniper Elite: Resistance Review - Deja Vu
Not every game needs to be more like IO Interactive's Hitman, but some games would benefit from adopting more of that incredible series' strong points. This is something Rebellion seemed to figure ...GameSpot - Jan. 28 -
Sniper Elite: Resistance - All Alternate Starting Locations
In Sniper Elite: Resistance , you have to traverse and explore levels while eliminating multiple hostiles along the way. But what if we told you that you can find more spawn points for future ...GameSpot - Jan. 27 -
Sniper Elite: Resistance - All Weapon Workbench Locations
You'll find numerous armaments to help you bring down your foes in Sniper Elite: Resistance . Aside from default options, you can also obtain new modifications and upgrades. Here's our guide on ...GameSpot - Jan. 27 -
Government must resist the urge to interfere
The chancellor is right to say that regulation is often an obstacle to growth — it needs to be much smarterFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Bacteria and pesticides found in cannabis sold in Dutch coffee shops
‘Baseline’ contamination study to inform Netherlands trial in which shops will sell drug produced by licensed growers. Lead, pesticides and potentially harmful bacteria were among the contaminants ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
What happened to the Trump ‘resistance’?
Disorganised and dispirited, those opposed to the president’s policies have grown unexpectedly quietFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
'Filming me sleep on ward made my mental health worse'
Former mental health patients are worried camera surveillance is being used without explicit consent.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
How drug-resistant infections are taking hold in Ukraine war clinics
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain faecal bacteria
Authorities closed nine beaches on 14 January after the marble-sized balls washed up.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Australian oysters’ blood could hold key to fighting drug-resistant superbugs, researchers find
Protein found in Sydney rock oysters’ haemolymph can kill bacteria and boost some antibiotics’ effectiveness, scientists discover. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways, say researchers
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
I’m an A&E nurse – and in my hospital right now, we can’t give patients the dignified care they need | Susie
Injured people are being seen in viewing rooms for dead bodies. I love my job, but I don’t know how much longer I can cope. Susie (not her real name) is a senior nurse in an A&E ward at a London ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
The Trump Resistance Won’t Be Putting on ‘Pussy Hats’ This Time
The Democrats who mobilized against Donald J. Trump in 2017 feel differently about protesting his return.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
How eating more fiber may help protect against dangerous bacteria like E. coli
Eating more fiber, which is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, might help protect against dangerous bacteria in the gut.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
The stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ will be back. Just be patient.
The stock market’s rough 2025 start should smooth out after the presidential inauguration.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
CDC Suggests Quick Bird Flu Testing for Hospitalized Patients
Still, the risk to the general public from bird flu remains low.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
2025 NFL Draft underclassmen: Cam Ward, Travis Hunter Jr. headline list of eligible players
The NFL has lifted another unknown from the draft processCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree
Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homes. Advocate Health, one of ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands, AARP says
The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
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Patients dying in corridors at overwhelmed hospitals, say nurses
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Ex-Villa boss Ward named Republic of Ireland head coach
Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward is appointed Republic of Ireland head coach, replacing Eileen Gleeson.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
New AI tool for fighting health insurance denials could save hospitals billions, and help patients
Waystar announced a new generative AI feature that aims to help hospitals quickly fight insurance denials.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
In a self-censoring world, telling uncomfortable truths is resistance
When people ask what the resistance to Trump will look like this time, I hope a salient feature will be individual refusals to self-censor because of a fear of the consequences.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Nurse seriously injured after stabbing at hospital ward
A 37-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus
To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class. When I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Hideki Matsuyama avoids disaster after driver flies out of hands at Sony Open in Hawaii
Matsuyama nearly hit someone with his driver on a tee shot. He proceeded to birdie the hole.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Cam Ward jumps to No. 1 ahead of Travis Hunter
Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Shedeur Sanders highlight Connor Rogers' 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
American Airlines’ Ex-CEO Always Follows This 1 Ironclad Rule When He Flies. You Should, Too
Doug Parker, a 20-year airline industry veteran, shares the one rule he and his family always follow when they fly.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.BBC News - Jan. 7
