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Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHugh Pym,Health editorandChloe HaywardEPAThis month's strike was the 15th in the long-running dispute over pay"We sighed with relief - strikes act like a firebreak." That was how one hospital boss recalled hearing news of a walkout by resident doctors in England last December.Now that the latest doctors' strike has ended, some NHS trust leaders who have spo...
‘Little progress’ in stopping drug drones at HMP Manchester, watchdog says
Chief inspector for England and Wales says prison remains in ‘precarious state’ more than year after urgent notificationThe Prison Service has made “very little progress” in enforcing a formal demand to stop drones from delivering drugs into one of its worst performing jails, a watchdog has concluded.Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales, said HMP Manchester remained in a “precarious state” after a failure to fix broken windows and install security to stop contraba...
Heartbreaking reason dying woman wore bright red lipstick until last day
Heartbreaking reason dying woman wore bright red lipstick until last dayMarie Curie staff have shared the powerful life lessons they have been given by terminally ill patients in their final daysCommentsNewsElaine Blackburne Network Content Editor00:01, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesIt was her signature colour and helped her in her final days(Image: Getty)Experts working with people who are terminally ill have shared some powerful life lessons they have learned from patients. The Marie Curie charity w...
Terminally ill patients share pearls of wisdom in Marie Curie campaign
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Bengal polls: 77-yr-old dies of 'heart attack' as kin fight home voting officials
A tragic incident unfolded in North Dinajpur as an elderly woman died during a dispute over voting procedures. Family members of a blind voter clashed with election officials, demanding a disabled daughter's presence. The ensuing commotion led to the woman's collapse, with doctors suspecting a heart attack.
Children as young as FIVE are vulnerable to predators and 'bad actors' on a gaming platform used by hundreds of thousands of youngsters all across Ireland... If you have young children or grandchildren, PLEASE look out for these warning signs
Children as young as FIVE are vulnerable to predators and 'bad actors' on a gaming platform used by hundreds of thousands of youngsters all across Ireland... If you have young children or grandchildren, PLEASE look out for these warning signsBy JOHN DRENNAN Published: 23:26, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 23:26, 13 April 2026 e-mail
Aubrey Plaza confirms pregnancy with first child after personal challenges and health struggles
Aubrey Plaza revealed she's pregnant with her first child.During an appearance on the "Smartless" podcast, the "Parks and Recreation" star recalled how birth control pills may have contributed to her past medical traumas, which included having a stroke when she was 20 years old.When the hosts inquired if Plaza would still pursue contraception methods, she casually admitted, "There's a baby inside me."JEAN SMART ADMITS SHE MISTOOK SERIOUS SYMPTOMS FOR BEING IN ‘CRAPPY SHAPE’ BEFORE EMERGENCY HEAR...
Diagnosis ‘shouldn’t be a question of luck’ – Wes Streeting
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Cancer risk linked to common blood-related condition, research reveals
Anemia, a common blood disorder, may be a major risk factor for developing cancer.That's according to new research from Sweden, which sought to discover whether newly developed anemia is an early warning sign of cancer or death from any cause.The study, published in BMJ Journals, looked at registry data from more than 380,000 Swedish adults – half were people with new-onset anemia and the other half were the same age and gender, but did not have anemia.All participants were over 18 years old and...
Broadcaster Dick Vitale diagnosed with melanoma in lung, liver cavity
ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with melanoma in his lung and liver cavity.Vitale, 86, will soon start immunotherapy treatments. The legendary ESPN personality has been ravaged by health struggles in recent years, battling multiple forms of cancer.Advertisement
Baltimore cuts flouride levels amid shortage caused by Iran war
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced Monday that it will be temporarily reducing the amount of fluoride in its municipal water beginning this week due to national supply disruptions brought on by the war in Iran. “Fluoride levels will be lowered from approximately 0.7 milligrams per liter to 0.4 milligrams per liter…
Australia news live: poor hospital food adding to health costs; suspected crocodile remains found on Adelaide roadside
Governments spending $2.13bn annually on low quality food in public settings, report saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe authors say it is the first comprehensive assessment of public food procurement in Australia. Leah Galvin, co-Lead of GFPA and report co-author, says:A different approach can increase the use of fresh, local produce, redirect spending to Australian farmers and producers, support the people working in public food service kitchens, and generate rea...
Patients misled by genetic-testing companies and discarded healthy IVF embryos, lawsuit claims
NewsWorldAmericasPatients misled by genetic-testing companies and discarded healthy IVF embryos, lawsuits claimThe lawsuits address claims made about PGT-A, a type of genetic testing available during the IVF processKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Monday 13 April 2026 21:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...
Judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students
Immigration judges Roopal Patel and Nina Froes among six judges terminated by Department of JusticeTwo immigration judges who ruled against the Trump administration in the deportation cases of pro-Palestinian university students have been fired by the Department of Justice.The New York Times reported over the weekend that the justice department had terminated six judges, including Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, who oversaw deportation proceedings against Rümeysa Öztürk and Mohsen Mahdawi, two stud...
Trump: 'I thought it was me as a doctor'
U.S. President Trump deleted an AI-generated image of himself which many people believed depicted him as Jesus on Truth Social after backlash. The post came shortly after he criticized Pope Leo XIV over comments on U.S. actions against Iran. Asked about it, Trump said, “I did post it and I thought it was me as a doctor.” Critics, including conservatives, called the image inappropriate and blasphemous.For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Th...
Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds
Trump has pushed unfounded claims of Tylenol use in pregnancy being tied to a ‘very increased risk of autism’Taking acetaminophen – known in the US by the brand name Tylenol – during pregnancy has no effect on later autism diagnoses, according to a sweeping new study from Denmark published Monday.The Trump administration has targeted Tylenol use in pregnancy as a major cause of autism in children, which appears to have led to a drop in pregnant people taking the pain reliever. Continue reading.....
From childhood to old age, fluoridated water has no negative effect on IQ or cognition, study finds
Kids' HealthFluoride in drinking water has no effect on IQ or brain function, long-term study showsThe new research is the first to measure community water fluoridation exposure during childhood in the U.S. and any potential impact on cognition up to age 80. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A study of more than 10,000 people in the U.S. finds no link between drinking fluoridate water and measures of IQ.Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 13, 2026, 3:00 PM ED...
Kamal Raises Concerns Over Limited Impact of Vaccine Awareness Campaigns Despite Significant Funding of Millions of Dollars
HealthPakistanKamal Raises Concerns Over Limited Impact of Vaccine Awareness Campaigns Despite Significant Funding of Millions of DollarsBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has expressed concern over the limited effectiveness of large-scale investments of millions of dollars made in vaccine awareness initiatives supported by UNICEF. A high-level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, to revie...
Nearly 42million patients waited too long for hospital treatment as NHS missed key target for a decade
Nearly 42million patients waited too long for hospital treatment as NHS missed key target for a decade Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 19:40, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 19:50, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Mum, 29, 'assaulted on roadside' dies as family share heartbreaking update
Mum, 29, 'assaulted on roadside' dies as heartbroken family switch off life supportMum-of-one Scarlett Faulkner, 29, had been fighting for her life in hospital for the past three weeks after suffering catastrophic injuries in a roadside attackNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter19:12, 13 Apr 2026Updated 19:21, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesScarlett Faulkner has tragically died(Image: Irish Mirror)Scarlett Faulkner has tragically died in hospital after life-support machines were withdrawn, her hear...