Lauren Kim, 33, content creator. Courtesy of Justin Burchel/Manuscript via REUTERS Lauren Lees, 33, experienced symptoms for years before doctors were able to piece things together. “I was dealing with GI (gastrointestinal) issues and fatigue,” she says. “I came to health out of necessity.” She is among a growing number of young people in the … Read more
Horizon Health Network says it may have found a way to prevent 600 hospitalizations a year and save $8.6 million. The health agency has introduced “diversion teams” in many local hospital emergency departments, Horizon CEO David Arbiio said. These teams help organize care at home or in the community, when appropriate, rather than admitting people … Read more
Britain is “weeks away” from shortages of medicines ranging from painkillers to cancer treatments if the Iran war continues, experts say, while drug prices could also rise. The conflict has disrupted the supply of countless critical raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertilizers and helium — and health needs may be next. David Weeks, director … Read more
If you asked the average person to point out the small independent island of Anjouan on a map, or better yet, if you asked Irish influencers to advertise the fruits of these fake gaming licenses, you would be left disappointed or perhaps a little pleased with their efforts. Its actual location lies between Madagascar and … Read more
According to the German Society for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychiatry and Neurology (DGPPN), around 17.8 million adults, one in three, suffer from a mental illness every year. Of these, only 18.9% receive treatment each year. Nia* is one of them. “It’s not as easy as asking for help. It’s not as easy as admitting to … Read more
“If we didn’t have caregivers to do this, our health care system would collapse,” said a local event organizer who cheered on Orillia’s caregivers. A change in format helped bring a new perspective and deeper understanding to this year’s Caregiver Appreciation Event at Hawk Ridge Golf Club earlier this week. Hosted by the Coaching Ontario … Read more
Intentional surgery (ISRG 3.36%) Considerable challenges have been faced in the past year, especially related to tariffs. The company’s shares have lagged behind broader equities as a result, and with the trade war far from over, the medical device specialist’s near-term prospects look dim. However, psychosurgery has features that can help overcome these challenges and … Read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has become more common in the UK over the past two decades, but people diagnosed more recently are living longer, according to a study led by University College London (UCL). The change reflects major advances in MS diagnosis and care. But the researchers found that social inequality still increases the risks for … Read more
For a health service defined by long waiting lists, staff shortages and a steady erosion of public confidence, the latest figures suggest something unexpected: a sense that the mood is changing. A new survey by the King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust records a six-point rise in satisfaction, and the sharpest fall in dissatisfaction with the … Read more
When Alexandra Watson has a question about her heart condition, her first call is Chad. That’s not the name of her heart patient—rather, it’s her nickname for ChatGPT, which she’s been using to test her symptoms for the past few years. Her condition is rare, and she says the LLM (Large Language Model) “cuts through … Read more