Junior doctors strike coincides with launch of new IT system

4 hours ago By Aileen Moynagh, BBC News NI health reporter PA Dr Sarah Chetcuti, Dr Rhys Kelly and Dr Blanaid Canavan from Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry protesting outside Stormont on Thursday…

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Bird flu virus’s H5N2 strain claims first human life in Mexico, WHO confirms

Never-before-seen bird flu virus strain claims man’s life in Mexico. — AFP/File The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday confirmed that a man in Mexico died from a strain of…

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Bird flu-infected cows have died in 5 states as experts closely monitor the disease

Dairy cows infected with bird flu in five U.S. states have died or been slaughtered by farmers because they did not recover. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the…

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The FDA reverses its ban on Juul e-cigarettes

Juul packages are seen on a shelf at Empire Smoke Shop on December 07, 2022 in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago |…

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Jeep Wagoneer excels as other large SUVs fall short in safety tests

When it comes to driving a safe SUV, size matters, but some larger models offer more protection than others, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IHS).  The Jeep…

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What are we controlling?

The argument at the core of the recent anti-defamation legislation in Punjab, and the continued ban on X goes something like this: speech that is viewed as defamatory by some…

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Breakthrough drug to regrow teeth set for human trials

Imagine a world where tooth loss is a thing of the past. Japanese researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could make this a reality. A revolutionary drug that regrows…

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7 Ways In Which Long Traffic Jams Impact Physical And Mental Health | Health News

Traffic jams can be a major irritant but if you are getting stuck in one on a regular basis, it can be more than just annoying. It can lead to…

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What Is MDMA Therapy for PTSD? And What Are Its Risks?

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to approve the use of MDMA, also known as Ecstasy, for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. An independent advisory panel of experts…

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NHS corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union

Getty Images Patients are sometimes cared for in corridors because of a lack of hospital beds Caring for patients in hospital corridors has become “normal”, despite being unsafe and unacceptable…

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The ultimate guide with tips for maintaining oral health

The ultimate guide with tips for maintaining oral health The one way to continue enjoying a pearly white smile with healthy pink gums is by keeping the mouth healthy, and…

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FDA to evaluate psychedelic MDMA for treatment of PTSD for first time

A panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will meet to discuss a therapy based on the psychedelic drug MDMA for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. The…

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Sword Health announces Phoenix conversational AI

Patient using Sword Health. Courtesy: Sword Health Pain management startup Sword Health on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence solution named Phoenix that patients can speak with for guidance through…

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For-profit nursing home chain scrutinized over patient care

For-profit nursing home chain scrutinized over patient care – CBS News Watch CBS News With more seniors in the U.S. than ever before, CBS News has been taking a look…

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Funds for MNAs schemes likely to be axed

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to bring significant changes to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the upcoming financial year 2024-25, driven by conditions set by the International…

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‘How can I effectively communicate my worries with in-laws?’

A representational image of a woman standing by the seafront. — Canva Geo.tv illustration Hi Haya, I’m a mother of three young kids residing in Karachi and the heatwave has…

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Junior doctors call five-day strike just before election

The prime minister has suggested the BMA’s announcement could be “politically motivated”. Speaking at a campaign event in Devon, he said: “It’s hard to escape that conclusion, given the timing…

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Ancient Skull With Brain Cancer Preserves Clues to Egyptian Medicine

Fluctuating disease rates, innovative treatments and talk of “moonshots” in the White House may make cancer seem like a modern scourge. But a new discovery highlights how humans dealt with…

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How Tobacco Affects Women’s Health? | Health News

The global prevalence of tobacco usage among individuals aged >15 years was estimated at 22.3% in 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In India, approximately 1 in 2…

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How to get rid of ants

For as long as there have been homes, there have been homeowners wondering how to get rid of ants for good. Fortunately, there are a ton of affordable and effective…

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