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“Caregivers looking after family members for free rack up an estimated $80,000 to $100,000 per year in lost earnings, lack of job advancement and "other life quality losses," according to a May study by the University of Pennsylvania.”
“Kyodo said a hospital in Yatsushiro city took in about 40 people with injuries and about 50 others were taken to a hospital in Kumamoto city.”
“Closing blinds, curtains or shutters during the hottest part of the day can help keep indoor temperatures down”
“It is estimated by Age UK there are two million older people in England now living with some unmet need for social care.”
“Harborview Medical Center spokesperson Susan Gregg said the hospital admitted four victims, including the toddler, the 23-year-old man and two adult women.”
“Around 900,000 requests for care were refused last year, while about 40,000 older people annually are forced to sell their homes to pay for residential care.”
“The U.S. faces a troubling landscape of foodborne illnesses, with the FDA reporting 12 ongoing outbreaks, eight of which have unidentified sources.”
“drug overdoses made national records, as about 1,000 people here died of an overdose each year from 2020 to 2023.”
“People with assets above £23,250 are normally expected to pay the full cost of their care.”
“US Food and Drug Administration approved the world's first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, a class of medicines that dramatically lowers "bad" cholesterol. The tablet, Lipfendra, has been approved for adults with high cholesterol, including those wi…”
“The Department of Health has confirmed it will freeze the capital thresholds that determine eligibility for free care: the lower limit will remain at £14,250, and the upper threshold — above which people must fully fund their own care — wi…”
“Four Cyclopora outbreaks are active, including one linked to Taylor Farms lettuce, affecting 41 states with thousands of cases in Michigan and Ohio, despite earlier claims of being "under control."”
“a survey published in February 2024 by the Global Catastrophic Risk Institute, a nonpartisan U.S.-based think tank that studies potentially catastrophic events.”
“Dilnot estimated his proposed reforms would cost between £1.3bn and £2.2bn a year.”
“The new oral therapy lowers LDL... by about 50-60%, making it a promising option for patients who prefer to avoid injections, said Dr Ambuj Roy, Professor of Cardiology at AIIMS Delhi.”
“The DWP said fewer than three per cent of claimants chose to have their assessment recorded under the previous opt-in system, despite information about the option being included in invitation letters and on assessment providers' websites.”
“Michigan has had the most cyclosporiasis cases so far, with already over 9,200, leading to at least 160 hospitalizations.”
“The local newspaper The Indian Express reported at least a dozen students died by suicide following the announcement, with some leaving notes behind saying they could not bear the idea of resitting the exam.”
“The annual cost of Johnson's reforms would have been £1.8bn a year over three years - although this was expected to rise over time as more people qualified.”
“Looking at Canadian park records from 2010 to 2023, researchers found that elk were involved in 62% of reported aggressive run-ins with people, more than grizzlies, black bears, coyotes, and mule deer, according to Cowboy State Daily. The …”
“For PIP, around six per cent of assessments, approximately 57,00, were conducted in person during 2024. The Government plans to increase that figure to 30 per cent of all PIP assessments.”
“Coming in second is Ohio with over 2,500 cases to date.”
“A new study finds that consumers paying a premium for foods advertised as containing avocado oil are probably not receiving it, highlighting ongoing authenticity issues in the industry.”
“The Health Foundation think tank estimates that implementing a Scottish-style system in England would cost £7.5bn a year by 2036.”
“According to a study published in The Lancet, nearly 200 million people worldwide were living with cervical pain in 2020.”
“Work Capability Assessments will also see face-to-face appointments increase from 13 per cent to 30 per cent.”
“That new addition has 72 as the total case count, “Not Yet Identified” as the product linked to the illnesses, “active” as the investigation status and “ongoing” as the Outbreak/Event Status.”
“The Health Foundation has estimated the cost of creating a universal and comprehensive social care system in England would be around £19bn a year extra by 2036.”
“The study projects that this number could rise to 270 million by 2050, driven by ageing populations, sedentary lifestyles and changing work patterns.”
“Labour has said contracts agreed under the previous Conservative Government required around 80 per cent of assessments to be carried out remotely.”
“Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. has issued a recall of their eggs with “sell by” or “best by” dates between July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026, and sold under the brand names of Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups, Brookshire’s, Simple Truth, …”
“After an extensive evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's.”
“A Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 analysis estimated that around 1.71 billion people globally live with disorders such as neck pain, low back pain, fractures, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.”
“The DWP is also recruiting nearly 500 additional staff to reduce the backlog in the Access to Work scheme.”
“a Salmonella Javiana one first listed on July 22 with 106 reported cases”
“It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, with about 153,000 people in the UK living with the condition.”
“Most of the respondents were young professionals. 26 of the 30 participants were between 24 and 35 years of age, underscoring that cervical pain is increasingly affecting younger employees rather than just older adults.”
“Earlier this year, official figures showed that more than four million people in England and Wales were receiving PIP for the first time.”
“a Salmonella Oranienburg one first listed on July 8 with 81 reported cases”
“Langton's scans showed swelling and bruising, results which meant he was allowed to leave hospital on Saturday night.”
“Ten respondents experienced cervical discomfort every month, nine reported symptoms every week, and seven said they dealt with neck pain almost every day, highlighting how common the condition has become among desk-based workers.”
“I can confirm that 20 firefighters attended hospital following the incident. Of that 20, four suffered minor injuries, and the remainder were precautionary assessments, including checks for issues such as hearing loss following the explosi…”
“The other outbreak, an E. coli O157:H7 one with 14 reported cases, first listed on July 1, remains ongoing with an active investigation that still has not identified a clear product source.”
“Four of the injured were taken to hospital in a stable condition, while a fifth chose not to, the fire department said.”
“Long hours at the desk were the norm, with 21 respondents spending more than eight hours seated every day, while another seven reported sitting for seven to eight hours.”
“Following the £250million refurbishment, patients also enjoy access to the hospital's hairdresser and dentist, The Sun revealed, as well as the site's multi-faith 'sanctuary'.”
“Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated a recall of its GreenWise frozen organic blueberries that came in 10-oz packages and bore a printed lot code of 60401 and a “Best by” date of February 9, 2028.”
“more than 87,000 16 and 17-year-olds are claiming personal independence benefit (Pip)”
“Twelve respondents said they rarely took breaks during work, while 10 stepped away from their desks only once every two to three hours—far less frequently than doctors recommend.”
“A Listeria monocytogenes outbreak first listed on June 3 did prompt on June 26, La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. to recall its Requeson Salvadoreño (Ricotta Style Salvadorean Cheese) and Requeson Mexicano (Mexican Cottage Cheese) products …”
“Pip, as designed in 2013, is no longer fit for purpose”
“The organisation also reported a 48% decline in child mortality, a 27% reduction in illness and a 23% increase in school enrolment.”
“the company’s health benefits ratio, which is the percentage of premium spent on medical costs was down to 89.6% for the second quarter compared to 93% in the year-ago period.”
“Of the firefighters taken to hospital, four had minor injuries. Sixteen were checked as a precaution for issues such as hearing loss after the explosion.”
“Industry estimates cited by the Economic Survey 2025–26 and the government project India's medical tourism market to grow from around $8.7 billion in 2025 to $16.2 billion by 2030.”
“In particular, Centene reported a commercial health benefits ratio of 79.2%.”
“Between 2020 and May 2026, Comwel ruled that 46 warehouse and delivery workers, including Jang, died of a stroke or heart disease that count as work-related deaths.”
“Notably, according to government data, India has 69,364 hospitals; including 43,486 private and 25,778 public facilities, along with around 1.2 million registered doctors and more than 1,299 NABH-accredited hospitals as of 2026.”
“Centene’s total enrollment tumbled to nearly 25.9 million from more than 28 million in the year-ago period largely due to a big drop in enrollment in “marketplace” plans it sells under the Ambetter brand.”
“Jang died of a heart attack. The state-run insurer that covers healthcare for workers, Comwel, blamed his death on overwork following an investigation.”
“She said that by Wednesday evening, over 200 people had been administered paracetamol and other related medications.”
“Such marketplace enrollment dropped to 3.5 million at the end of the second quarter compared to 5.8 million in the second quarter of last year.”
“Night-time work is a probable cause of cancer globally, according to the UN's cancer research body, external. "Not only that, evidence has been accumulating that it also raises the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and mental illne…”
“A team of four to five volunteer doctors remains at the protest site at all times, equipped with painkillers, antibiotics, wound ointments, ORS, medicines for allergies, diabetes and blood pressure, as well as cough syrups.”
“Some pointed to a 2022 interview Fauci gave where he said he had “nothing to do” with school closures during the pandemic, whereas a diary entry from March 2020 says he “convinced” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio “based on what I was sa…”
“The trial at Winchester Crown Court heard Carr-Gomm, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1999, was 'howling in pain' and 'frothing at the mouth' as she became seriously ill before she died on the fourth day of the workshop. ... She j…”
“Doctors found pellets lodged in different parts of his body. Shaikh said one pellet was close to the muscle controlling the left eye’s movement, another was found near a major nerve and blood vessel in his neck, and another close to his no…”
“Uganda, which had 20 confirmed Ebola cases and two deaths, said it has no active or potential cases of Ebola but told residents “to remain alert” and continue observing public health measures.”
“Since mid-May, the number of cases tracked by the CDC has increased to more than 11,000 across 41 states.”
“Shaikh underwent surgery Tuesday, and has stitches near his eye and on his neck. Doctors said Shaikh is recovering well and is medically fit for discharge. The treating doctor said his eye has healed well after surgery, with no concerns re…”
“Congo's ministry of health says cases in the country have reached 3,262 and 1,437 patients have died in what officials say is the fastest spreading Ebola outbreak on record.”
“Michigan has been the hardest hit state, with health officials there saying on Friday that the number infected has increased to more than 8,100.”
“According to the independent examination, the results were inconclusive. Medical experts identified discoloration on the back of Wells' neck but could not determine what caused it. The examination was also significantly limited by decompos…”
“the money needed to fight the outbreak has tripled earlier estimates of $518 million and now sits closer to $1.4 billion, adding "If we don't have this $1.4 billion, and if we don't resolve the humanitarian issue, we will not stop this …”
“Taylor Farms, a major US food supplier, voluntarily recalled all of its iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico on 17 July.”
“The White House submits a supplemental funding request to Congress including a $1.4 billion request to fight the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.”
“Cases tied to the lettuce from central Mexico now have been reported in Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia had …”
“The WHO reports 19 confirmed cases and 2 confirmed deaths from Ebola in Uganda.”
“As long as you don't try to pet him, cuddle him or feed him, Jimothy poses zero public health risk, said the state health department on Threads, external.”
“June 4The WHO reports 452 confirmed cases and 82 confirmed deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
“In the early stages, just a slight movement in bed would be excruciating pain,”
“The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says suspected cases of Ebola have risen to more than 1,100 in Congo and Uganda, and the suspected death toll is nearly 250.”
“Police need better training to understand coercive control and how pressure to engage in sexual acts can form part of domestic abuse, says Dame Nicole Jacobs, domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales.”
“CEPI, one of the early investors in a COVID vaccine, tells Reuters the money will be distributed to pharmaceutical giant Moderna, a group of researchers at the University of Oxford and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, all of whic…”
“Charli was the only performer on stage for more than 90 minutes every night of her extensive Brat tour... On Rock Music, Charli admits that the head-banging physicality of the Brat tour ended up giving her nerve damage in her neck.”
“Tandem Health is building an AI medical assistant that supports clinicians during patient consultations. It generates structured notes and suggests medical codes, with clinicians reviewing and approving the output before anything enters th…”
“Almost one in four American teenagers said they used delivery apps for meals during school hours, according to a new survey from public health researchers presented to the American Society for Nutrition on Monday”
“about 58.8% reported using them to order fast food like pizza and burgers, while 34.1% said they used them to order sugary drinks like soda, according to the study’s abstract”
“about 34% in this region said they were allowed to use these services during school hours, which was “substantially higher” than other regions, according to the abstract”
“Almost half of respondents said they believed students should be allowed to use delivery apps during school hours”
“I grew up playing tennis, and was very passionate about the sport. I continued playing after a break later in life, eventually got hurt, and then tried pickleball. I found that I could play for longer and have fewer injury problems.”
“the brand’s lettuce was being investigated for the parasite—which has so far caused “explosive diarrhea” in more than 7,000 people and nearly 150 hospitalizations.”
“Taylor Farms has been linked to several major outbreaks over the past two decades, including five different recalls in 2013 alone and a 2024 recall of raw onions served at McDonald’s due to e.Coli contamination that sickened over 100 and l…”
“U.S. digital health startups raised $7.4 billion across 244 deals during the first half of 2026, $1 billion more than the $6.4 billion raised across 245 deals during the same period in 2025.”
“According to Rock Health’s H1 2026 market report, 20 mega-rounds of at least $100 million absorbed 45% of all capital invested—meaning just over 8% of deals accounted for nearly half of the dollars deployed.”
“The market did however record 115 acquisitions during the first half of the year, including 71 in the second quarter, the busiest quarter for sector M&A since 2021.”
“Getting to a million dollars is really hard”
“Within three years the black growths were on a quarter to 40 percent of the lake’s bullhead.”
“This week researchers at the University of Vermont reported in Nature that the melanoma is contagious, spreading from one fish to another as living cancer cells. It is the fourth type of transmissible cancer known to science, the first in …”
“Although there are only four known types of transmissible cancers, this does not mean transmissible cancer has only evolved four times. The devil cancer arose twice, independently. The bivalve leukemias have arisen at least ten times, in a…”
