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Keralam Assembly: Opposition, ruling front spar over health sector crisis
LDF stages walkout, alleges medicine shortages, arbitrary staff retrenchments and transfers, and cases of medical negligence; Health Minister K. Muraleedharan maintains that situation 'under control’
Anti-drug activist shot dead by medical store owner in Punjab's Mansa
The activist, Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, was questioning the medical store owner over the sale of certain drugs to a man, and also recording the argument on his mobile phone, when he…
Chronic UTIs made me feel like a drug user - MP Allison Gardner
Warning: This story contains reference to suicide An MP says she was left "feeling like a drug user" while trying desperately to find pain relief for chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs). Labour…
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Heart attack: Woman was 'dead for 10 minutes' due to 'silent' cardiac condition
On New Year's Eve of 2019 Sandra McCartney was clinically dead for 10 minutes. She was 59 when she collapsed during a Christmas holiday in Spain, lost consciousness, stopped breathing and had…
New research has linked 12% of cancer cases to infections: what does this mean? | In Focus Podcast
Dr Rajeev Jayadevan explains what the new study linking a number of cancer cases with infections signifies, details how vaccines can help with certain infections, why low- and middle- income countries may…
Display rates of healthcare services prominently, Centre tells States
Clearly visible display will enable patients to take informed decisions, build trust, prevent billing-related disputes; Health Ministry also urges clinical establishments to display package rates for international patients visiting India on medical…
GLP-1 baby boom? Video
A new analysis published in a South American medical journal suggests GLP-1 medications may be associated with improved fertility outcomes in women with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome. But doctors caution use…
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NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over gas exposure
The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.
Kelly Osbourne opens up about health struggles Video
Kelly Osbourne credits a therapist with saving her life after the death of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, and hopes critics will show more empathy.
Pope Leo continues working before his hospital admission Video
Pope Leo continued with normal duties a day before going to the hospital. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com Every day,…
What to know about Pope Leo’s upcoming surgery Video
Katie McGrady discusses Pope Leo’s upcoming surgery, his health and how Catholics are reacting. ABC News’ Dr. Darien Sutton explains lung nodule risks and cancer screenings. ---- Subscribe to ABC News on…
Endometriosis centres 'at risk' of closure as women's health 'broken'
Kelly O'Shea says she has woken from more than one operation to be told adequate resources were not available to do the procedure she needed. The 32-year-old, who lives with chronic pain,…
What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery Video
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday morning, the Vatican said on Monday, a day after the pontiff said he would undergo surgery for a nodule…
Christa Pike released from hospital after botched execution Video
Christa Pike was released from the hospital and transferred back to prison more than a week after her botched execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said Saturday. ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire…
Osteoporosis awareness, detection camp on Oct. 20
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them more susceptible to fractures. Early assessment, appropriate physical activity and timely medical advice can help people take steps to protect their bone health
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after a growth was found on his lung Video
The first American Pontiff, who is 71, said the "nodule" was in a "very initial phase" and "well localized."
Death row inmate Christa Pike discharged from hospital, moved back to prison Video
After surviving two doses of a lethal injection, death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and moved back to prison. Her attorneys say that she is receiving medical…
T.N. achieves target of National AIDS Control Programme-Phase V: Health Minister
The Minister, while participating in an event on a State-level intensified IEC campaign on HIV/AIDS, says the prevalence of HIV/AIDS has been down by half in the State; it has dropped from…
Doctor on lung nodule surgery after Pope Leo's announcement Video
Pope Leo XIV told pilgrims that he would undergo surgery to remove a long nodule. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Dr. Céline Gounder have more. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored…
Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement Video
Pope Leo has maintained his busy schedule a day after announcing he would be undergoing lung surgery this week, following a routine health check that detected a small lung nodule. Subscribe to…
Health and safety inquiry after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.
How exercise, finding purpose in life improves health Video
Dr. Jonathan Rosand, the founder of the Global Brain Care Coalition, developed the Brain Care Score as an assessment to help people lower their risk for dementia, stroke and depression. The Brain…
Dementia's 'awful' nature motivates prevention efforts Video
What motivates patients to mitigate risk factors for dementia? Dr. Jonathan Rosand, the founder of the Global Brain Care Coalition, says that for those who have watched someone they care about live…
