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The problem at the heart of the NHS's maternity care failures
An inquest into the death of Ida Lock has shone light on repeat mistakes - and wider failures in certain hospitals across EnglandBBC News - 3d -
Young people with long Covid 'battle' for NHS care
Kaylee, 17, who experiences dizziness and shortness of breath, says she has not seen an NHS specialist for two years.BBC News - 5d -
Apology over delay to maternity report publication
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report - published nine months after inspection - finds multiple breaches.BBC News - 1d -
Baby deaths trust claimed £2m 'good care' payments
An NHS trust criticised over a baby's death claimed money for providing good care, the BBC can reveal.BBC News - 1d -
Shopping centre scans and time-saving tech - can ideas like these help save the NHS?
Government says more NHS funds in England will go to social care as we look at how it can deliver change.BBC News - 3d -
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Explosion Marks Two Consecutive Failures
The new version of Starship will be tested again in four to six weeks. A third consecutive failure could indicate fundamental problems with the updated design.Wired - Mar. 8 -
How taking care of your teeth could protect your heart and brain health
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service
The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency driveFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
First NHS vape clinic treating addicts as young as 11
Pilot scheme could be rolled out across England to help tackle growing nicotine problem impacting adolescentsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Luigi Mangione Was Sent Socks With Heart-Shaped Notes Inside, Prosecutors Say
In filings, lawyers for the man accused of assassinating a health care executive argued with prosecutors over special treatment and his access to evidence.The New York Times - 22h -
PM faces calls to exempt hospices from National Insurance increase
The NHS will be shielded from April's tax rise but this does not cover private hospices, care homes and pharmacies.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
‘We’re going to talk about death today – your death’: a doctor on what it’s like to end a life rather than extend one
I used to focus on maternity and newborn care, but when Canada legalised assisted dying in 2016, I began helping people with a different transition. The patient referral comes through my reliable ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Health secretary admits 'risk of disruption' in NHS overhaul
The health secretary defends scrapping NHS England but admits the reform will bring challenges.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'
The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers
Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itselfBBC News - Mar. 16 -
Three deaths linked to listeria detected in NHS desserts
Listeriosis listed as cause of death in one NHS patient and two other deaths being investigated.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Celtic v Hearts: Pick of the stats
In all competitions, Celtic have won 13 of their past 15 meetings with Hearts, the exceptions being two 2-0 defeats in the league last season (December 2023, March 2024). Hearts have lost 25 of ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures
The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
London's Heathrow Airport closes after power failure
London's Heathrow Airport will be closed on Friday after a power failure due to a large fire at a nearby electrical substation.NBC News - 6d -
What next for the NHS after Wes Streeting’s shake-up?
Abolishing NHS England could lead to an initial downturn in the health service’s performance, say expertsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Papers: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms
Starmer to axe NHS England, while Putin says "there are nuances" in response to a proposed 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Millions in Cuba without electricity after substation failure
Millions of people in Cuba remained without power Saturday after a failure of the nation’s electric grid left the island in the dark the previous night.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Hearts 2-0 Ross County: Key stats
Hearts have beaten Ross County for the first time in the Premiership since 30 September 2023, a run of four games without a win. Hearts have scored in their last seven games in the Premiership, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Anticipation high for Hearts of Pine opener
Mar. 20—LEWISTON — Catherine Culley gave an acquaintance a big hug and said, "Can you believe it? You didn't believe it." Culley is part owner of the Portland Hearts of Pine men's soccer team and ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
The truth about cholesterol: 12 things you need to know – from eggs to weight to statins
What is good and bad cholesterol? Should you remove fat from your diet? And what about shellfish? Experts explain it all. High cholesterol can cause heart problems and strokes – but levels can ...The Guardian - 4d -
Iona defeats Sacred Heart 90-88
Led by Yaphet Moundi's 24 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Sacred Heart Pioneers 90-88 on SaturdayABC News - Mar. 8 -
VA to stop offering gender-affirming care
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story VA to stop offering gender-affirming care The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday it will no ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.BBC News - 15h -
Microsoft infuses enterprise agents with deep reasoning, unveils data Analyst agent that outsmarts competitors
Microsoft announced Tuesday two significant additions to its Copilot Studio platform: deep reasoning capabilities that enable agents to tackle complex problems through careful, methodical thinking, ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Ronaldo: 'No problem' with Højlund's 'Siu' celeb
Cristiano Ronaldo said he has "no problem" with Rasmus Højlund performing his famed "Siu" celebration after scoring in Denmark's win over Portugal on Thursday.ESPN - 3d -
Hearts of Pine ready, excited to make their Maine debut
Mar. 19—Ollie Wright says he and his Portland Hearts of Pine teammates are more than ready for their public debut as Maine's first professional soccer team. "We're like a jack-in-the-box. All wound ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Rovella on Italy ‘heart’ and midfield battle with Germany’s Musiala
Nicolò Rovella believes Italy can get the better of Germany with ‘heart’ in the Nations League quarter-final and looks forward to the midfield battle with Jamal Musiala.It kicks off at San Siro a...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Starmer to abolish NHS England
PM says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’Financial Times - Mar. 13 -
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NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live
PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’. Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
3...2...1: Why anything short of playoffs is failure for Cincinnati Reds in 2025
Close enough isn’t good enough. Progress without the playoffs is failure. Patience is for losers if you're the Cincinnati Reds in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care
The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put health service ‘into democratic control’
Health secretary says end of ‘biggest quango in world’ is final nail in coffin of Andrew Lansley’s 2012 reorganisation. . Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - Mar. 12
