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'Organ donation is about human beings changing each other's lives in the darkest moments imaginable'
'Georgie Peterson made a decision that would change another person's life by choosing to join the organ donor register - a brave choice that the rest of us should make as well'
What we know about the hantavirus outbreak so far
NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal breaks down everything you need to know about the hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives so far.
Diet rich in beans, lentils, chickpeas and soy can slash risk of high blood pressure by up to a third
Diet rich in beans, lentils, chickpeas and soy can slash risk of high blood pressure by up to a thirdBy SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 23:30, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 23:30, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Children in poorer countries face almost sixfold higher risk of dying after emergency surgery
Children in poorer countries face almost sixfold higher risk of dying after emergency surgery Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 05/07/2026 - 23:29 The research, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, analysed 237 children aged 18 and under who underwent trauma laparotomy – emergency surgery for severe abdominal injuries – in 85 hospitals across 32 countries. This is one of the largest international studies to date to examin...
Children in poorer countries face almost sixfold higher risk of dying after emergency surgery
The research, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, analysed 237 children aged 18 and under who underwent trauma laparotomy – emergency surgery for severe abdominal injuries – in 85 hospitals across 32 countries. This is one of the largest international studies to date to examine this type of emergency surgery in children. Traumatic injuries, including those caused by road traffic accidents and violence, are among the leading causes of death and disability in children and adolescen...
Much-loved woman dies after 'choking on disposable gloves' in her care home
Margaret Wilson tragically died after choking on disposable gloves at Oakridge Care Home in Ballynahinch, County Down, where she had been living
Hantavirus vials vanished from Australian lab in 2024 ahead of cruise ship outbreak
Two vials containing the deadly hantavirus went missing in an Australian lab in 2024 as more than 300 vials vanished
Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down hantavirus and its risks
Five U.S. states are tracking passengers returning from a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the risk level to Americans.
Kyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after nasty venomous spider bite: 'I'll be damned if I let a brown recluse take me out'
Kyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after nasty venomous spider bite: 'I'll be damned if I let a brown recluse take me out'By STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 22:49, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 22:49, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Bonnie Tyler put in induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery
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Britain’s biggest doctors’ union drops opposition to Cass Review - but still backs puberty blockers
Britain's biggest doctors’ union has backed down in the row over child gender medicine after admitting the evidence behind prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children is marked by “substantial uncertainty”.The British Medical Association - which previously voted to “oppose the implementation” of the Cass Review - today accepted that much of Baroness Dr Hilary Cass’s landmark report is supported by evidence.However the doctors’ union believes medics should still have the auto...
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Singer Bonnie Tyler Hospitalized and ‘Recuperating’ After Emergency Surgery in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind 1980s hits like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has been hospitalized in Portugal. A statement was shared to the 74-year-old singer’s Facebook and website on Wednesday breaking the news to fans and acknowledging the situation.  “We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie […]
The Hidden Mental Toll Of A Cluttered Home
InnovationHealthcareThe Hidden Mental Toll Of A Cluttered HomeByDaryl Austin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Daryl Austin is a Utah-based reporter who covers health and wellness.Follow AuthorMay 07, 2026, 05:21pm EDTMay 07, 2026, 05:22pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Laundry, clothes and woman on sofa frustrated, angry and upset from cleaning, housework an...
Hantavirus on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise.The health emergency aboard the ship that's moored across the ocean comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavirus cases that many local public health researchers attribute to the recently accelerating effects of climate change. WHO: Contact tracing underway as rare 'Andes' Hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise s...
Elanco Animal Health Boosts Full Year Forecast
Elanco Animal Health boosted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year. Jeff Simmons, President and CEO at Elanco Animal Health joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss their company earnings and how the pet care market is doing. (Source: Bloomberg)
My husband crashed his bike and was rushed to hospital with a shattered pelvis... but it saved his life
My husband crashed his bike and was rushed to hospital with a shattered pelvis... but it saved his lifeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ISABELLA MACHIN, REPORTER Published: 20:21, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 21:53, 7 May 2026 e-mail 16 View comments
Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update
The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.(Image credit: Alfred Pasieka/Science Photo Library)
Confused about the abortion pill news? Here's where things stand
The courts are considering ending telemedicine access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in a medication abortion. Here's what's happened this week and what's to come.(Image credit: Jonathan Bachman)
Coverage for more than 200,000 patients could be impacted as Michigan’s hospital standoff with insurer nears deadline
NewsWorldAmericasCoverage for more than 200,000 patients could be impacted as Michigan’s hospital standoff with insurer nears deadlineMichigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan have until June 30 to reach a dealRachel Dobkin in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 21:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
Tennessee governor met with protests after signing GOP-backed House redistricting into law
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTennessee governor met with protests after signing GOP-backed House redistricting into lawTennessee is the first state to enact new congressional districts since a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minoritiesBy Travis Loller Thursday 07 May 2026 21:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":...