A woman who had type 1 diabetes since she was a teenager, displays her insulin for injection, on March 02, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images President Joe Biden’s federal budget proposal would cap insulin prices at $35 per month for people with private insurance plans.Continue Reading
There are two types of muscle memory – one of which can help us in the gym. antoniodiaz/ Shutterstock Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things you never forget how to do. And the reason for this phenomenonContinue Reading
The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of experts recently suggested that so-called digital rectal examination for “active surveillance” should be replaced by MRI scans. This news may be celebrated as the overcoming of an intrusive medical examination by the forward march ofContinue Reading
California Gov. Gavin Newsom successfully quashed a recall attempt last year in California. Asked if he’s getting ready for a presidential run, Newsom insisted that was not the case. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said the state would no longer do business with Walgreens,Continue Reading
'Lucky girl syndrome' is similar to the 'law of attraction'. Ground Picture/ Shutterstock If you’re looking for ways to bring more positive changes into your life, TikTok recommends jumping on the “lucky girl syndrome” trend. The hashtag links countless videos, all claiming this new form of positive thinking can helpContinue Reading
An increasing number of young people in the UK are being referred to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). Alongside this is the rising number of children prescribed medicines that treat mental illness. The evidence for the effectiveness and safety of these drugs comes almost entirely from studies inContinue Reading
The Food and Drug Administration’s independent panel of advisors on Wednesday recommended GlaxoSmithKline’s RSV vaccine for adults ages 60 and older, though they flagged potential safety issues over nervous system disorders that may be tied to the shot. Ten of the FDA advisors said the safety data on GSK’s vaccineContinue Reading
Matthew Troke/Shutterstock The UK government has announced an extra £1 billion of funding to support 800 new ambulances, 100 specialist mental health vehicles and 5,000 more sustainable hospital beds. This sum has been ringfenced for 2023-24 to provide extra capacity and support for staff in the urgent and emergency services.Continue Reading
kovop/Shutterstock In 2022, 442 Irish doctors were issued with temporary work visas for Australia. This is a significant number of doctors compared with the total that Ireland trains each year (725 graduated in 2021). Ireland has a long history of doctor emigration. UK research estimated that 71% of Ireland’s medicalContinue Reading
Boxes of mifepristone, the first pill given in a medical abortion, are prepared for patients at Women’s Reproductive Clinic of New Mexico in Santa Teresa, U.S., January 13, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters A coalition of a dozen Democratic attorneys general sued the Food and Drug Administration on Friday toContinue Reading
