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'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Man to create giant GPS penis for mental health

Terry Rosoman previously struggled with mental health issues and says he wants to help other men.

Men's health in focus with "Movember" and "No-Shave November" initiatives

As men grow out their facial hair this month, campaigns like Movember are raising awareness about prostate cancer, mental health and the importance of regular health screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook ...

Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions

The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.

Trump’s return turns the tables for US health insurers

President-elect’s victory opens up a new schism between the sector’s haves and have-nots

World - Financial Times - November 6

What a second Trump term means for health care

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story What Trump's return could mean for US health policy President Trump’s imminent return to power is poised to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

HRT should be first-line menopause treatment, NICE says

Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.

Amy Dowden's injury not related to health scares

Dowden told Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two that she has a insufficiency stress fracture.

Eudemonia, a Wellness Summit, Brings Health Seekers Together

Thousands of health seekers, many of them distrustful of the medical system, made a pilgrimage to Florida to commune with the influencers and the self-proclaimed healers they believe in most.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Medical worker sentenced in Ginsberg health data leak

A former health care worker who illegally leaked the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison. Trent Russell, 34, worked as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor

Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.

How RFK Jr. could influence public health

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How RFK Jr. could influence public health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to have a major role in shaping ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Why the Trump administration will be bad for Americans’ health

Experts say president-elect is likely to oppose policies such as universal healthcare and measures to reduce smoking. US politics – live updates Donald Trump will take office with a pledge ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

What a GOP trifecta means for health care

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story What a GOP trifecta means for health care With Republicans in control of the House and Senate, President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Pay offer being considered by health unions

BBC News NI understands a pay award backdated to this August is currently being considered by union reps.

NASA Says Astronaut Suni Williams Is in ‘Incredible Health’

The agency’s top medical official was responding to rumors that Suni Williams had lost an unusual amount of weight during an extended stay in orbit.

Health - The New York Times - November 14

Trump Picked R.F.K. Jr. to Be Health Secretary

Also, Gov. Kathy Hochul revived New York’s congestion pricing plan. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday,

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health—but Still Not Enough

Two recent studies offer some of the most nuanced evidence yet about the potential benefits and risks of working on your feet.

Tech - Wired - November 15

Fact-checking RFK Jr's views on health policy

Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.

France boss concerned for players' mental health

France manager Didier Deschamps has expressed concern over the growing mental stresses his players face with the congested football calendar and accentuated exposure via social media.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

How rushing kids may affect their mental health

Parenting expert Emily Oster joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how "hurried child syndrome" can be a cause of potential anxiety in kids.

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Experts say people shopping for health insurance right now should look beyond price when searching for coverage for next year

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

In America, if Everything Is a Public Health Crisis, Nothing Is

Why invoking a public health crisis too often can lead society astray.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Jonathan Toews Provides Health Update Via Instagram

Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews provided a health update via his Instagram account.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Head of Walmart’s Health and Wellness Division Departs

Walmart closed 51 health clinics six months ago.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Harris will fight to protect health care for more than 4 million Hispanics

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, citing her record of fighting for affordable health care and her plans to protect Hispanic ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized with severe health issues

Activists say Iranian authorities have allowed imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to be hospitalized after almost nine weeks of feeling sick

World - ABC News - October 27

A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health

Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental health

World - ABC News - October 27

How Taxpayers Are Helping Health Insurers Make Even Bigger Profits

Local governments often face extra fees when employees get out-of-network medical care, but some don’t track the insurance charges or even know about them.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access

Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Gaza Health Ministry: Palestinian death toll rises above 43,000

World - Yahoo News - October 28

U-M QB Tuttle retires: Need to prioritize health

Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle announced Monday that he is medically retiring from football, pointing to lingering arm issues after offseason surgery and the fifth concussion of his career.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Attack on a health center used in an anti-polio campaign in Pakistan kills 2 police officers

Pakistani officials say militants attacked a health center used in an ongoing anti-polio campaign in the country's northwest, triggering a shootout that left two police officers dead

Health - ABC News - October 29

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