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America’s enthusiasm for weight-loss drugs is forcing employers to drop coverage

Major companies including PepsiCo, Cigna and Starbucks reportedly limiting GLP-1 coverage

The Independent UK · Sep 16

His Wife Appeared to Shrink as Phantom Bugs Swarmed His Body in a Rare Alice in Wonderland Case

A 67-year-old man saw his wife shrink and bugs crawl over his body during mania. Doctors diagnosed Alice in Wonderland syndrome and Ekbom syndrome.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Fourth person dead from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria linked to eating raw oysters

The previous 2026 fatalities happened in Bay, Palm Beach and Marion counties

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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Fifteen years of UK aid ‘gave 3 million healthcare and prevented 2 million unplanned pregnancies’ in Malawi

Exclusive: New analysis shared with The Independent shows far-reaching impacts of UK aid prior to the current cuts – as new polling from the Rockefeller Foundation suggests public support for addressing global challenges is growing

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Census Counts 26.7 Million People Uninsured All of 2025, a Baseline Before Most Coverage Changes Take Effect

The Census Bureau says 26.7 million people, or 7.9%, had no health coverage at any time in 2025. Here is why that differs from the CDC's 28 million figure.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Le trouble borderline, la tempête des émotions

Trouble de la personnalité, le trouble borderline se manifeste par des émotions débordantes et une forte impulsivité. Les émotions sont vives, vécues de manière intense et peuvent aussi s’enchaîner. Ainsi, il est possible de passer d’une joie importante à une grande tristesse en un cours laps de temps. Comment est…

Radio France Internationale (Français) · Sep 16

Skin specialists warn of global ‘crisis’ in access to care for debilitating conditions

‘Skin disease is everywhere, but healthcare for skin disease is not,’ says lead author of new report

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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Payout for dead-named transgender health employee

A transgender health worker has been awarded compensation after being forced to reveal his obviously female birth names in a recruitment process.

AAP · Sep 16

With more data and less distraction, are these smart swimming goggles a masterstroke?

AI is coming for your next swimming session. Katie Strick puts SpeedoIQ’s world-first smart goggles to the test

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Six-hour sepsis test identified infection days before conventional methods

Researchers say a new test could help identify sepsis days earlier in patients.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

AI could help spare brain tumour patients MRI dye injections

The technology could help predict which tumours will light up on scans without the need for gadolinium, according to researchers.

The Independent UK · Sep 15

A high school football rule was intended to reduce head injuries. Researchers have discovered a totally different benefit

There are an estimated 100,000-150,000 concussion cases linked to high school football each year

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Eight hour wait: Hunter ambulance ramping crisis

How an assault victim waited eight hours for a bed at John Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15

Study reveals possible link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs and rare brain condition

Wernicke encephalopathy can lead to permanent memory loss

The Independent UK · Sep 15

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Radio France Internationale (Français) · Sep 15

Ebola en RDC : où en est la situation 4 mois après le début de l’épidémie?

La 17e flambée de maladie à virus Ebola en RDC est décrite comme la pire de l’histoire de la République démocratique du Congo, et concerne désormais sept des 26 provinces du pays. Quatre mois après l'annonce officielle du début de l'épidémie, (l'OMS avait décrété au mois de mai dernier une…

Medical Daily · Sep 15

New Telehealth Company Offers Off-Label GLP-1 Treatment for Addiction in 41 States as Key Trials Remain Unfinished

Quel Health says clinicians on its platform may prescribe GLP-1 drugs off-label for addiction in 41 states. What the FDA has and has not approved.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

5 Popular Wellness Supplements Compared After 90 Days: What Stands Out

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Confidential Drugmaker Deals Could Cut Projected Medicare Savings from Most-Favored-Nation Pricing by 71% to Nearly 80%

A Lancet model says confidential drugmaker deals could erase 71% to nearly 80% of projected Medicare savings from foreign drug price benchmarks.

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International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Diagnosed Sociopath Influencer Exposes Their Most Notable Traits That People Should Watch Out For

Australian influencer Kanika Batra has discussed her antisocial personality disorder diagnosis and described traits she associates with sociopathic behaviour, while stressing that only professionals can diagnose ASPD.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Veterans and Doctors Urged Psychedelic Therapy Safety Standards at FDA Hearing, with Comments Open Until October 5

The FDA held a public hearing on supervised psychedelic therapy, and written comments are open until Oct. 5. What regulators asked and how to weigh in.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15

With demand for coal booming, should more mining projects be approved?

Japan, Taiwan and South Korea drive demand for state's most valuable commodity.

AAP · Sep 15

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown.

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Billions of people could be left behind by AI because it doesn’t understand their needs, Gates Foundation warns

AI risks widening the gap between the rich and poor unless it is deliberately built to serve people in the world’s poorest countries, new report says

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15

$90,000 gone overnight: mother with spinal injury fights to save NDIS funding

The Kurri Kurri mother survived a cardiac arrest and surgery complications, only to be left with a spinal cord injury.

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Eye scans could detect signs of common heart condition years before diagnosis

Researchers have found non-invasive eye scans can pick up signs of atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition that heightens the risk of stroke

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