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Cleveland Clinic launches prescription drone delivery
Cleveland Clinic launched prescription drone delivery with Zipline near Beachwood, Ohio, covering eligible patients within five miles of its campus.
Trump order aims to cut number of diseases all children should be vaccinated against from 18 to 11
The order reaffirms the dramatic overhaul to the vaccine schedule that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this year. Those changes have been blocked in court.
RFK Jr. proposes fix to loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.
The Trump administration said it’s taking first steps in strengthening rules over ingredients food companies have long added to their products with minimal oversight.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
These 3 health factors can delay dementia for 13 years, long-term study finds
New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years.
Michigan lifts lettuce warning as state’s cyclosporiasis cases fall
The state health department said residents can resume buying bagged salads but should still avoid recalled lettuce.
FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna
The vaccine, called mFlusiva, was approved for older adults. In trials, it was found to be about 27% more effective than a standard flu shot.
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños at Chipotle, Qdoba expands to 27 states
Chipotle and Qdoba say they have removed the jalapeños from their restaurants.
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
A study of about 64,000 people found that lower sugar intake during pregnancy and early life was linked to up to 23% lower dementia risk decades later.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers - what you need to know
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
As cancer death rates plunge, clear disparities remain, new report says
Black and American Indian/Alaska Native communities have the highest cancer rates of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
After years of failed treatments, this psych program finally worked. Now her family owes $1 million.
A specialized psychiatric treatment program helped this 24-year-old with her complex OCD. Now, her family owes the facility more than $1 million.
Apple’s Health app can now tell you if you’re in perimenopause
Cycle tracker will now notify women when their cycle patterns are suggestive of perimenopause.