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'Like a miracle': N.C. couple free of nearly $100,000 medical debt after 15 years
The lien on Donna and Gary Lindabury's home for a 15-year-old medical debt was one of 11,500 released by Atrium Health after an NBC News report.NBC News - 1d -
Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.CBS News - 8h -
Nancy Pelosi injured, undergoing medical evaluation in Luxembourg
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized while abroad on a congressional delegation, her office said on Friday.ABC News - 8h -
Relief for thousands of families burdened by crushing medical debt
After NBC's reporting on a large hospital system that placed liens on homes of patients who owed medical debt, the company removed the liens and canceled judgments against thousands of patients. ...NBC News - 1d -
How to succeed with debt relief
By taking the right steps now, you can set the stage for lasting financial freedom in the future.CBS News - 1d -
Canada’s rate of medically assisted deaths rises to record high
Roughly 96% of deaths by euthanasia in 2023 were for those with a terminal condition, as growth in overall cases slows. A growing share of deaths in Canada are from euthanasia, but the vast ...The Guardian - 1d -
Medical misogyny sees women told to 'put up' with pain
One woman awaiting surgery said she had learned to "just get on with it because that's what you're told".BBC News - 2d -
US condemns Taliban banning women from medical training
The State Department on Wednesday condemned the Taliban’s newest order preventing women from studying medical courses, citing years of mistreatment. “This directive, the latest in a series of ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump, team trail Fauci on trust as medical information source: Survey
President-elect Trump and those in his circle may have some ground to make up compared to former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci when it comes to earning trust related to medical ...The Hill - 2d -
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 29, Palestinian medics say
Palestinian medical officials say Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 29 peopleABC News - 2d -
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.BBC News - 3d -
Nurse makes pricey medical shirts for patients for free
A common clothing item for cancer patients is a port shirt, which allows for easy access to the patient's chest for chemotherapy treatment. But they can cost over $100. So, nurse Whitney Carpenter ...CBS News - 3d -
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 31 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli strikes in the northern and central Gaza Strip on Wednesday killed at least 31 Palestinians, most of them in Beit Lahiya town in the north of the enclave, medics said. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.CBS News - 3d -
McConnell receives medical attention after falling
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) received medical attention after falling following a Republican lunch meeting Tuesday. A spokesman for McConnell said the GOP leader tripped after the ...The Hill - 3d -
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies after medical emergency at brand event
Disney influencer Dominique Brown died last week after reportedly experiencing a severe allergic reaction at a holiday brand event in Los Angeles.NBC News - 4d -
Medical emergency at Ipswich in Bournemouth loss
Ipswich Town have confirmed a "medical emergency" occurred in their directors box at Portman Road during their defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday.ESPN - 5d -
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies after medical emergency at event
Investigation launched after Black Girl Disney co-founder was given CPR at lunch hosted by BoxLunch in Los Angeles. A Disney-inspired social media influencer, Dominique Brown , 34, died after ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump says he will release his full medical reports
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker he has “no problem” with releasing his medical reports. Trump will be the oldest person sworn ...NBC News - 5d -
In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic
In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.The New York Times - 6d -
How RFK Jr. can win over a skeptical medical community
RFK Jr. should see into the biotechnological future with excitement rather than fear.The Hill - 6d -
Scott Burt Taking Medical Leave Of Absence
The Rapid City Rush head coach and general manager is stepping back to focus on a recent health issue.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
It will take years to clear medical evacuation backlog in Gaza, says WHO
UN body says only 78 of 12,000 patients requiring recent evacuation have been allowed to leave by Israeli military. The pace of medical evacuations of sick and wounded Palestinians out of Gaza, ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan makes plea for ‘education to all’ Move ‘harms the whole country,’ says Mohammad Nabi Two of Afghanistan’s national sporting heroes have called on the Taliban to ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?
You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Iranian Nobel Laureate Released From Prison for 21 Days on Medical Grounds
The temporary suspension of Narges Mohammadi’s sentence comes amid an intensified crackdown on women’s freedoms in Iran.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Powell's debt warning
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell warns US on 'unsustainable' path Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
3 credit card debt relief strategies to consider for 2025
If you want to break the credit card debt cycle in the new year, these strategies could come in handy.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt
Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
How to keep your credit card debt low during the holidays
Swiping that plastic can be tempting when shopping over the holidays. Here's how to avoid it.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls
The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Iran releases Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi on medical leave, says lawyer
Temporary release is inadequate, activist’s family and supporters say, urging her unconditional release. Iran has released the Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Bundesbank chief calls for softer debt brake to increase investment
German central bank president Joachim Nagel urges Berlin to relax rules to address defence and infrastructure shortfallsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025
If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?
A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Thomas Kingston took life after reaction to medication
The husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter died from a head injury in February.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
3 reasons to consider credit card debt forgiveness this December
This month could be an ideal time to settle your credit card debt for less than what you owe. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 2
