Frankie Davies 
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Dec. 22 The Washington Post on the dementia crisis in the US The number of Americans over the age of 65 is rising quickly. In the past century, it has grown at nearly five times the rate of the rest of the population and is … Read more
A winter virus jab for babies could ease the burden on the NHS, scientists have said, after a large clinical trial has shown it can reduce related hospital admissions by more than 80%. Results from the Harmonie study suggest a single shot of nirsevimab offers immediate protection against RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) – a common … Read more
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term illness that you’ll likely live with for decades. Most people have mild to moderate symptoms, but they can be unpredictable — flaring and then tapering off. So, what can you expect in the future, and can you better control your symptoms? Can UC Go Into Remission? Ulcerative colitis is … Read more
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A judge has ordered a woman who set fire to Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution, the full amount sought by prosecutors. Lorna Green is serving five years in prison for burning Wellspring Health Access weeks before the clinic was set to open in Casper in 2022. … Read more
Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday. The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from … Read more
The federal Liberals face a choice early in 2024. They can allow a sunset clause to take effect so that eligibility for medical assistance in dying expands to adults whose only reason for seeking it is a mental disorder. Or they can do what they did in 2023 and postpone it further, even indefinitely. Justice … Read more
From a young age we are aware of the importance of keeping our teeth healthy. Aside from brushing them ourselves, we are also told to make sure we attend regular dentist appointments. However, in recent years this has become more difficult in the UK, with reports of a shortage in dentists and appointments available on … Read more
Most people with HIV gain weight after they start antiretroviral therapy (ART). In fact, it’s usually a good sign that your ART is working. You might hear your doctor call these early extra pounds a “return to health.” But too much treatment-related weight gain can sometimes lead to future health problems. “Three decades ago, when … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s initial estimate for Medicaid expenses is nearly $1 billion short of its now-predicted need, state lawmakers learned in a report that ignited concern over the state’s budget and access to the low-income healthcare program. A December outlook found that Medicaid is predicted to need $984 million more than what was thought in … Read more
Failure to tackle the cost of soaring infant formula is creating a crisis of infant hunger and putting the health of babies from low income families at risk, clinical experts and campaigners have warned. Leading doctors and nurses, including the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, have joined … Read more
