‘Sky won’t fall in’ if you legalise assisted dying, Oz MPs tell Westminster

As MPs, we have failed to listen to the British public on assisted dying. Our colleagues in Australia and New Zealand, by contrast, have listened to the voices of their constituents, examined the evidence, and passed laws that are safe, compassionate and popular Now it is time for us to do the same. We have … Read more

AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods after Ukraine dam collapse, far more than Russia said

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — They recognized the TV repairman. The residents of Oleshky in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine could not identify many of those they buried after a catastrophic dam collapse in June sent water coursing through their homes and shattered their lives. The bodies were too bloated and discolored, volunteer rescuers and health workers said. They … Read more

As pandemic unfolded, deaths of older adults in Pennsylvania rose steeply in abuse or neglect cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint the last few years, as COVID-19 ravaged the nation, complaints grew and agencies struggled to keep caseworkers on staff. The staggering increase shown in state data — from 120 deaths reported in 2017 to … Read more

Doctor shares three signs your ‘body is headed towards diabetes’

The first signs of diabetes are often classed as general and don’t necessarily make you feel ill. This means that many patients are unaware that something is wrong, according to the NHS. Fortunately, a doctor has outlined the earliest symptoms that could signal your body is “headed towards diabetes”. Dr Sasha Haddad took to her … Read more

Personal Experience With Weight Gain

HIV treatment (antiretroviral therapy) has changed the face of HIV/AIDS. Successful treatment now allows millions of infected people to keep the virus in check – even undetectable – and lead healthy lives. But as with all medications, it can come with side effects. In some people, weight gain is one of them.  Recent studies show … Read more

Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo’s biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn

KINSHASA, Congo — As Congo copes with its biggest outbreak of mpox, scientists warn discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make it worse. In November, the World Health Organization reported that mpox, also known as monkeypox, was being spread via sex in Congo for the first time. That is a significant … Read more

AI app could ‘revolutionise’ the lives of people with chronic lung conditions

An app using artificial intelligence could be “revolutionary” for patients with chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Experts claim the technology is able to predict when a patient will fall ill up to 10 days in advance. It is hoped Breathe RM will let patients with CF be monitored remotely, removing the need for … Read more