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Cycling’s governing body bans carbon monoxide rebreathing on health grounds
Gas can be misused to artificially increase performance UCI’s ban will come into effect on 10 February Cycling’s governing body has banned the repeated use of carbon monoxide rebreathing that ...The Guardian - 4h -
Funflation: Concert ticket prices have soared, but music fans don't seem to care
Consumers have demonstrated a high tolerance for the increasing price tag of attending live events, also known as "funflation."CNBC - 1d -
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 - 6h -
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 - 12h -
Sanders asks RFK Jr. if health care is a human right
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about if he believed health care was a human right at his Senate confirmation hearing.NBC News - 3d -
Healthy Returns: Trump made sweeping changes to health care in his first week
Trump kicked off his first with sweeping changes to U.S. health care. Meanwhile, Change Healthcare cyberattack affected more than half of U.S. population.CNBC - 4d -
Our health-care stocks keep on climbing as DeepSeek fears pressure most of our AI names
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 5d -
Why Health Care Innovators Need to Start With the Basics—Their Communities
In health care, there’s no innovation without inclusion.Inc. - 5d -
WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan health care after 70 killed in drone strike
The head of the WHO has called for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and facilities in Sudan after a drone attack on a hospital killed 70 people.NBC News - 6d -
Trump says disaster management agency ‘getting in the way’, states should take care of own problems – live updates
President says FEMA ‘gonna be a whole big discussion very shortly’ in first presidential interview with Sean Hannity on Fox. House Republicans form new January 6 panel in attempt to undercut past ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Memo to President Trump: you are wrong to leave the World Health Organization. You should think again | Gordon Brown
Any funding disparities can be addressed, but another pandemic is coming – and we’ll need the WHO to help fight it. This week, in East Sussex, a case of mpox was announced , the sixth UK case ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Ireland is finally set to get a new government, led by a familiar face
Veteran Irish politician Micheál Martin is set to become the country's prime minister for a second timeABC News - Jan. 22 -
I set out to study which jobs should be done by AI – and found a very human answer | Allison Pugh
Much of the power of work like counselling lies in a relationship where we really see each other. And tech just can’t do that. Allison Pugh is a professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University, ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Government website offering reproductive health information goes offline
The site was launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a public awareness campaign.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action
Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.ABC 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 -
GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference
This year's JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.CNBC - Jan. 19 -
Lawsuit Seeks to Undo Affordable Mental Health Care Rule
A trade group wants to undo a Biden administration-backed rule helping 175 million Americans access affordable mental health services.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Former GOP congressman predicts bipartisan support for health care legislation
Former Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) said in an interview Thursday that he expects pieces of health care legislation that were dropped amid talks to avert a government shutdown last month will be ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Insulin Prices Dropped. But Some Poor Patients Are Paying More.
A law that coaxed companies to lower the price of drugs came with a little-known consequence: smaller discounts for low-income health clinics.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Lord Of The Rings 4K Blu-Ray Box Set Discounted To Black Friday Price At Amazon
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Theatrical & Extended Cuts (4K UHD Blu-ray) $55 (was ...GameSpot - Jan. 15 -
AWS and General Catalyst partner to speed up development of health-care AI tools
General Catalyst's portfolio companies, starting with Aidoc and Commure, will use AWS' services to build new artificial intelligence solutions.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
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 -
My health care is under attack — but not from who you think
America's veterans have We’ve earned the basic dignity of deciding where our medical care comes from, whether that upsets the status quo in Washington or not.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
‘We’ve had two cars for 40 years’: With congestion charges, insurance and gas prices — should we sell our second car? Or will we regret it?
“I’m semi-retired working about 20 hours a month at my own business.”MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Resold tickets prices set to be capped under UK tout crackdown
Ministers vow to stop resellers ‘fleecing the public’ after fan outcry over cost of Oasis concertsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health
Setting boundaries at work can be trickyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Massachusetts law aims to prevent repeat of Steward Health Care crisis
The law is intended to prevent the financial maneuvers Steward used to siphon money away from direct patient care.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
UnitedHealth shareholders demand review of policies that 'delayed or denied' health care access
Shareholders of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) are calling on the company's board of directors to release a report on how its policy of limiting or delaying access to health care may be impacting the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Private equity reduces patient care while enriching investors, Senate report finds
The Senate investigation of Apollo Global Management's purchase of Lifepoint Healthcare and Leonard Green & Partners' purchase of Prospect Medical Holdings reinforced the findings of past research.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget
The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National InsuranceBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Musk asks his followers if the US 'should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday asked his followers on the social platform X, which he owns, if the U.S. “should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.” “America ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk asks if America should 'liberate the people of Britain' in tirade against UK government
The tech billionaire and key advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social media to air his grievances with the British government.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
New York City set to implement controversial plan to reduce traffic with congestion pricing
Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
A look at Jimmy Carter's work in global health, how he helped destigmatize hospice care
One of former President Jimmy Carter's top accomplishments is his contribution to global health. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more on Carter's legacy and how the former ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Should you set your thermostat to 'emergency heat' when weather is very cold?
If you're not feeling the warmth, HVAC experts say you may need to switch the mode on your thermostat.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Gold prices are climbing once again. What gold assets should I invest in now?
After weeks of price dips, the price of gold is on an upswing, so investing in certain assets could pay off.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3 -
US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes
While attention has been focused on the manner in which insurance companies handle claims, the broader issue is how the U.S. health system should be improved to serve the public interest.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis
Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problemsFinancial Times - Jan. 3