Mothers pay the price for birth trauma costing billions Birth injuries are costing Australia $17.5 billion per year with more than one million mothers suffering ongoing physical and psychological conditions. AAP · Jul 13
One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise The most detailed analysis of how cancer affects Australians shows mortality rates are improving for some patients, including First Nations people. AAP · Jul 13
Should you prioritise weight training or Pilates as you age? I asked the experts and they agreed one is preferable But doing both is even better Fit & Well · Jul 13
Researchers Found That a Second Pregnancy Rewires the Brain in a Completely Different Way Than the First One Does Amsterdam UMC study in Nature Communications finds a second pregnancy triggers a different pattern of brain rewiring than a first pregnancy. Implications for postpartum depression. Medical Daily · Jul 13
The Myth That Baby Rattlesnakes Are More Dangerous Than Adults Has Been Formally Debunked A new Loma Linda University study debunks the baby rattlesnake danger myth — adults inject far more venom and cause worse bites. Here is what to know if you encounter either one. Medical Daily · Jul 13
‘My son nearly died from meningitis B. Here’s what I want you to know’ Ross Simpson was just 18 and in his first year at the University of Glasgow when he became critically ill with meningitis in 2023 The Independent UK · Jul 13
H5N1 Bird Flu Returned to Utah Commercial Egg Operations Last Week, Wiping Out 1.2 Million Hens H5N1 bird flu wiped out 1.2 million laying hens in Cache County, Utah on July 6, the first commercial poultry detection in over a month. Eggs from the flock will not enter the food supply. Medical Daily · Jul 13
More Than Half of New York City's Free-Roaming Cats Carry Parasites That Can Spread to People, Study Finds A new PLOS One study found 57.5% of NYC's free-roaming cats carry zoonotic parasites, including Toxocara and Toxoplasma. Here is what parents, cat owners, and pregnant residents need to know. Medical Daily · Jul 13
Mother whose son was critically ill with MenB urges young to get vaccine The vaccination programme was announced by UK authorities last month. Evening Standard · Jul 13
Broadway Star and Theater Professor Josh Grisetti Dies at 44 After a Personal Struggle Broadway actor, director, author and theater professor Josh Grisetti has died at 44. Best known for his stage work, a role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and leading Cal State Fullerton's BFA Musical Theatre program, Grisetti left a lasting impact on theater and arts education. Medical Daily · Jul 13
Some Family Caregivers Could Lose Up to $20 an Hour Under Medicaid Payment Changes Family caregivers in MD, IN, CO, ID, and MO face Medicaid pay cuts of up to $20/hr in 2026. Maryland delayed July cuts to October. Federal Medicaid reductions are the driver. Medical Daily · Jul 13
CDC Says West Nile Virus Is Off to Its Earliest Start Since 2004 as Peak Season Approaches CDC confirms 48 West Nile cases by June 30, 2026 — nearly 5x the historical average. Maricopa County leads with 29 cases and 5 deaths. Peak season is still ahead. Medical Daily · Jul 13
CDC Confirms 843 Cyclospora Cases Across 31 States as Michigan Outbreak Surpasses 1,500 Reports CDC confirms 843 Cyclospora cases in 31 states as of July 9, 2026, with Michigan reporting 1,562 alone. No food source identified. Summer season continues. Medical Daily · Jul 13
Oxford University begins human trials of new Ebola vaccine to combat fast-spreading Bundibugyo strain The jab could be ready to send to the Democratic Republic of Congo within weeks The Independent UK · Jul 13
Radio France Internationale (Français) · Jul 13 Douleurs chroniques : quand la souffrance s’installe Une douleur est dite chronique lorsqu’elle dure dans le temps, généralement plus de trois mois, et qu’elle persiste malgré les traitements antalgiques. Selon la Haute Autorité de Santé, la douleur chronique touche plus de 12 millions de personnes en France. Maux de têtes, de dos, douleurs de l’arthrite... Comment prendre…
The Independent UK · Jul 13 What is an aortic tear? The fatal condition doctors compare to a knife to the heart The sudden death of the South Carolina Senator is linked to a fatal heart condition
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 Britain's Summer of Heatwaves May Be Far From Over as Forecasters Warn of More Hot Weather The UK is likely to experience more heatwaves this summer, with forecasters predicting above-average temperatures due to climate change, raising public health concerns and highlighting climate-related risks.
Fit & Well · Jul 13 If I only had 15 minutes to exercise in my lunch break, these are the five full-body moves I’d do on repeat Work multiple muscles at once with these compound exercises
AAP · Jul 13 'Patients miss out': calls for reform to pharmacies Australian pharmacies should be subjected to a host of reforms, a report suggests, including removing restrictions on where they can be built to improve access.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 Lindsey Graham's Cause of Death Explained: Ruptured Aorta Warning Signs, Symptoms and Who Is at Risk Lindsey Graham died of an aortic dissection at 71. Here are the warning signs, the 'tearing' symptom to know, and who faces the highest risk of a ruptured aorta.
Fit & Well · Jul 13 I tried glute bridge marches every day for two weeks and my knee pain has practically disappeared After years of sore knees, this one move has been a game changer
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 13 KIC Currently Has 30% Off Its Fitness Programs If You Need Some Mid-Year Motivation The legends over at KIC wellness are currently running their major mid-year sale, which offers up to 30% off its 3 and 12-month memberships.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12 'It's a joke': Hunter hospital workers' comp claims surge 300 per cent 'This is a trend that is set to continue and worsen.'
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12 Bed block data a national concern as figures climb and patients wait longer NSW Health Minister confirms that the Hunter and Shoalhaven health districts have had "the highest numbers of people" affected by the issue
AAP · Jul 12 'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered After a life where he made skin cancer largely beatable and greatly accelerated brain cancer research, an Australian of the Year winner has been farewelled.