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Africa’s medical system risks ‘collapse in next few years’, warns health leader
Focusing foreign aid on infectious diseases has allowed a rise in cancer and diabetes that African governments don’t have resources to fight, says Dr Githinji Gitahi. Health services in Africa are ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Pope Francis 'slept well' amid signs of a slight improvement in his health battle
Pope Francis "slept well" overnight and was resting Thursday after signs of improvement as he continued to receive hospital care for double pneumonia.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Latest news on Pope Francis' health as more details emerge about his hospital stay
The Vatican provided more details on Pope Francis' health, including the latest on tests performed and how he is progressing. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Kennedy Jr backtracks and says US measles outbreak is now a ‘top priority’ for health department
Health secretary earlier said outbreak was ‘not unusual’ but with first US measles death in decade steps up response. Two days after initially downplaying the outbreak as “not unusual,” the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers in 4 States
The states — Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado — had sued to block President Trump’s plan to withhold federal funds from hospitals that offer transgender treatment to people under 19.The New York Times - 5d -
US health official quits after reported clashes with RFK Jr over measles
Tom Corry, a top spokesperson at the health and human services department, abruptly resigned on Friday. A top spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly resigned from ...The Guardian - 3d -
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day.NBC News - 2d -
Target warns February sales were soft, adding to concerns about consumer health
Target’s weak first-quarter guidance added to concerns about consumer health after weak January spending numbers and a slide in consumer confidence.CNBC - 2d -
Fired National Park worker can't afford Crohn's drug without health insurance
Stacy Ramsey worked in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest as the only permanent river ranger, saving dozens of hikers and boaters on search and rescue missions. This month, she was let go as part of ...CBS News - 1d -
Freezing health benefit would save UK £1bn a year by 2029, says think-tank
State spending on incapacity and disability payments has risen sharply in recent yearsFinancial Times - 22h -
Senate Democrats to introduce PBM changes, health provisions dropped from December spending bill
Senate Democrats on Thursday are introducing as standalone legislation a package of health policies, including changes to the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry that was left out of December’s ...The Hill - 3h -
Eating less butter may improve health, protect against heart disease and cancer, new study suggests
Using more plant-based oils and less butter can lower the risk of premature death, cancer, and heart disease, a JAMA study presented at AHA EPI/Lifestyle, suggests.NBC News - 1h