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Beware of ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Anti-ageing jabs – they can rejuvenate mice, but will they work on humans?
Senescent cells power the body’s ageing process, and scientists are developing treatments to annihilate them. At St Jude children’s research hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, an unusual clinical ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
DOGE panel Democrat jabs Musk by invoking Greene's use of inappropriate photo
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) knocked billionaire Elon Musk in the first Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee hearing Wednesday, while referring to the tech mogul as a “d--k.” Garcia ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Weight-loss jabs may help reduce alcohol intake, study finds
Semaglutide, active ingredient of Wegovy and Ozempic, found to reduce cravings and cut drinking by 40%. Weight-loss drugs could be used to help people reduce their intake of alcohol, researchers ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Doctor charged with arson for allegedly setting another doctor's home on fire: Police
An Ohio doctor has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to another doctor's house, officials said.ABC News - 6d -
Doctors, Nurses in Oregon Still on Strike
This is a MedPage Today story. As the strike by nearly 5,000 healthcare workers from Providence Health in Oregon reaches the 3-week mark, representatives from the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Ademola Lookman hits back at Atalanta boss for 'worst penalty taker' jab: 'The team must always be protected'
Gasperini did not hold back after Lookman's miss in the Champions League, and on Tuesday the attacker defended himselfCBS Sports - 6h -
Doctor with "lust for murder" suspected of killing 10 patients
The two latest cases include the alleged killing of a 25-year-old woman in her apartment in 2021 and the alleged murder of a 57-year-old woman in 2024.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
NHS training bottleneck in England leaves doctors in limbo
Lack of specialised medical placements prevents many applicants from starting careers as consultantsFinancial Times - 1d -
Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.BBC News - 20h -
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.The New York Times - 6h -
Vance’s real warning to Europe
Europeans need to reduce their dangerous dependence on an adversarial AmericaFinancial Times - 2d -
South Africa Is a Warning
By closing their frontiers to migrants, rich countries risk destabilizing important nations across the globe.The New York Times - 1d -
E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too
The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to ...Wired - Feb. 6 -
Doctor fears "vaccine hesitancy" is contributing to worst flu season in 15 years
This year is shaping up as the worst flu season in more than 15 years. Flu cases are in every state, but the virus is most active in 43, including Indiana and Kentucky. Janet Shamlian reports from ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Indiana doctors sue to protect abortion patients' health information
A pair of Indiana doctors are trying to stop the state’s Department of Health from releasing personal information on abortion patients. Obstetrician-gynecologists Caitlin Bernard and Caroline ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Falling vaccination rates among children have doctors worried
Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Small town in Florida offers big perks to attract a new doctor
With a physician shortage hitting small communities hard, the town of Havana, Florida, is seeking a new family doctor. Incentives include rent-free office space and medical equipment.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
A doctor arrested in Germany over patients’ deaths is now suspected of 10 killings
German investigators say a doctor in Berlin who was first arrested in August on suspicion of killing four elderly patients is now suspected of killing a total of 10 patients and, in five cases, ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Trans doctor used female changing rooms after row, tribunal hears
A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie argued on Christmas Eve 2023, with Ms Peggie calling the doctor a man.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Doctor arrested in Germany over patients' deaths is now suspected of 10 killings
A doctor in Berlin who was first arrested in August on suspicion of killing four elderly patients is now suspected of killing a total of 10 patients, investigators said Tuesday.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Doctor says Texas measles outbreak is "a problem of unvaccinated children"
Health officials are investigating a measles outbreak among 24 patients in West Texas. Vanderbilt University infectious disease professor Dr. William Schaffner joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - 6d -
Trans doctor had the 'right' to use women's room, tribunal hears
Nurse manager Esther Davidson said she was advised that Dr Beth Upton was entitled to use the women's changing rooms.BBC News - 6d -
Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'
State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.ABC News - 5d -
Street doctors bring health care to homeless people in Los Angeles
More than 700,000 Americans experienced homelessness last year. In addition to being unhoused, many are suffering from a lack of adequate medical care. Elise Preston found one initiative in Los ...CBS News - 5d -
Texas judge fines N.Y. doctor for prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.CBS News - 5d -
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But ...ABC News - 2d -
Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat respiratory tract infection: Vatican
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalizationABC News - 2d -
Innovaccer launches AI agents for doctors and hospitals to address burnout
Innovaccer on Monday announced a suite of AI agents that can automate repetitive tasks for clinicians.CNBC - 2d -
Warning signs to look for in relationship scams
With Valentine's Day approaching, there's a growing effort to warn people about a devastating scam known as the "relationship investment scam." In 2023 alone, nearly a quarter of all Americans said ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Rediscovered, a young English novelist’s warning of the Nazi threat
Crooked Cross, Sally Carson’s ‘electrifying masterpiece’ from 1934, to be republished. Sally Carson was not an oracle or a prophet, just a young woman from Dorset, born in 1901. Yet she foresaw a ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
An expecting mom's headache was an early warning of an alarming condition
Jennifer Tavares' pregnancy was going smoothly until a headache and swelling signaled she might have a dangerous condition.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty
Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU importsFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Why does the NFL have a 2-minute warning?
All NFL games have a two-minute warning — but what is it, and why does it exist?The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Silicon Valley’s Macho Makeover Was a Warning, Not a Trend
A spate of tech-titan glow-ups has won plaudits from fashion pundits and trend-watchers, but everyone missed that they were dressing for the job they really wanted.Wired - Feb. 11 -
Nations Denounce Trump Tariff on Metals and Warn of Retaliation
Canada, Mexico and European countries criticized President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum with fears that they could ignite a global trade war.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
D.C. Plane Crash Happened After Years of Warnings
Concerns that a deadly collision could occur at Reagan National Airport had long been building. But attempts to draw attention to potentially dangerous conditions sometimes went unheeded.The New York Times - 6d -
National retailers warn of higher prices with reciprocal tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is warning that higher prices will soon hit Americans as President Trump signs off on reciprocal tariffs on foreign trading partners. “While we support the ...The Hill - 5d -
Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns
Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.BBC News - 5d -
Bracing for a Shutdown Fight, Democrats Warn Their Votes Are Not a Given
As Democrats ponder how best to position themselves for a looming spending confrontation, they are finding novel ways to put Republicans on the spot.The New York Times - 4d