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Woman’s life-saving treatment delayed by Trump cuts to NIH: ‘Cancer shouldn’t be political’

Natalie Phelps, who has stage 4 colorectal cancer, has raised the alarm over how patients in the agency’s clinical trials are facing setbacks in treatmentA 43-year-old woman and mother of two with a

Argentina used as a ‘testing ground’ for eroding abortion rights, warns Amnesty

Alarm as Javier Milei’s government curbs state supply of abortion pills and seeks to reverse landmark legalisationArgentina is being used as a “testing ground” for stripping back abortion rights

The virtual care revolution: Bringing it all together for enhanced healthcare outcomes

The author highlights how the integration of digital technologies, virtual care models, and strategic implementation can collectively address critical workforce shortages and improve patient outcomes

The power secret: simple, everyday moves you need for a healthier and happier life

From preventing serious falls to being able to walk up stairs, it’s power – or how you use your strength – that will bring quality of life as you ageIt’s fairly well established that strength

Silence on E. Coli Outbreak Highlights How Trump Team’s Changes Undermine Food Safety

Food safety inspections are being scaled back and the public was not notified after an investigation into E. coli contamination.

In Arizona County That Backed Trump, Conflicted Feelings About Cutting Medicaid

Medicaid plays a vital role in many rural communities that favored President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

With aura readings and a Lauryn Hill concert, Philip Morris rolls out a new tobacco product in the U.S.

Philip Morris is rolling out a heated tobacco product called IQOS in the U.S., concerning researchers and anti-tobacco advocates.

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