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‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries
Contamination thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, a type of PFAS. Mineral water from several European nations has been found for the first time to be ...The Guardian - 56m -
Health-care stocks fall as lawmakers, patients push for changes to their business models
The stock reaction on Wednesday appeared to be in response to new bipartisan legislation that aims to break up pharmacy benefit managers.CNBC - 15h -
A Northern Gaza Hospital Lacks Food and Water for Patients, Officials Say
The health ministry in Gaza said dozens of patients are at risk of death because the Indonesian Hospital does not have enough water and food to keep them alive.The New York Times - 1d -
An Augmented Reality Program Can Help Patients Overcome Parkinson’s Symptoms
Simple external cues, such as lines on the floor, can help Parkinson’s patients focus their efforts and overcome the difficulty of the symptoms. With augmented reality, those cues can be anywhere.Wired - 2d -
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international ...ABC News - 1d -
Struck-off sex GP is still advising private patients
Thomas Plimmer was struck off the medical register after having sex with women at his GP surgery.BBC News - 1d -
Bedbound patient facing delay feels 'buried alive'
Deborah Seymour says she has "lost everything" through her declining health.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Some ‘mystery disease’ patients in DRC have malaria, WHO says
UN health body says patients could have more than one disease as unidentified illness continues to cause alarm. Ten patients suffering from a mystery disease that has broken out in the Democratic ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK politics live: Kemi Badenoch criticised by Nigerian vice president for ‘denigrating’ his country
Kashim Shettima said Nigerians are proud of Badenoch’s achievements, despite her denigrating the country where she was brought up. Rachel Reeves has rejected Lib Dem criticism (see 10.33am ) ...The Guardian - 1d -
Johnson pours cold water on KOSA push
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cautioned Republicans against rushing to pass a bill to protect kids and teens online on Tuesday as the GOP prepares to take control of the White House and ...The Hill - 1d -
Thames Water is nearing a market-led solution — but at what cost?
Ministers and the regulator might be close to victory in this first round of chickenFinancial Times - 1d -
Thames Water boss says break-up would be a distraction
Chief executive Chris Weston says utility focused on raising debt and equity to help avert cash crunchFinancial Times - 1d -
Thames Water boss defends exec bonuses as sewage spills soar
The company saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.BBC News - 2d -
Major water company uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn
A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes - BBC Panorama finds.BBC News - 2d -
Ofwat paid consultants that also worked for water groups
Embattled regulator for England and Wales faces accusation over conflict of interestFinancial Times - 3d -
Athens Revives Hadrian’s Aqueduct to Help With Water Crunch
Hadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming.The New York Times - 5d -
Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water
The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.BBC News - 6d -
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'
Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.BBC News - 6d -
Patients' families say reports on disgraced child surgeon a whitewash
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".BBC News - 6d -
For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power
Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.The New York Times - 6d -
Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez
UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utilityFinancial Times - 6d -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Parkinson’s patient died after 52-hour A&E wait meant he didn’t get vital medication
A Parkinson’s patient died after a 52-hour A&E wait meant he did not receive vital medication, an investigation has found.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E wait
Report highlights ‘shocking’ example of man left unable to swallow after waiting over two days mostly on a bed in a corridor without regular medication . An elderly man was left unable to swallow ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.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 -
U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The U.S. may have reached 'the high-water mark' in tensions with China, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer wondered how President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk will affect his administration's approach to China.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 yearsABC News - Dec. 3 -
California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead
California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines
Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
WATCH: Alligator drags catch through water
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were stunned to see an alligator swimming with its catch — a Burmese python so large it stunned the tour guides.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
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What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient
The lake-effect snow that has fallen in parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan is the result of cold, moist air that blew over the Great Lakes regionABC News - Dec. 2 -
Who takes charge when Thames Water has no shareholders?
Not literally, but effectivelyFinancial Times - Nov. 26
