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AI chatbots are offering cancer patients alternatives to chemo and sparking concern for health officials
Bots give equal weight to scientific and non-scientific sources, potentially directing sufferers away from approved treatments and preventing them from receiving the life-saving help they need, study finds
Warner announces death of daughter who battled juvenile diabetes
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Monday announced the death of his 36-year-old daughter, who had suffered from juvenile diabetes. “We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison, 36, after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues. She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence…
55-year-old appears in school exam
A 55-year-old man, Ghulam Qadir, is appearing in Class 9 examinations in Muzaffargarh, setting an inspiring example that age is no barrier to education. Speaking to the media, Ghulam Qadir said his children were educated and encouraged him to pursue studies. He expressed his determination to achieve higher education despite past setbacks. He revealed that he had failed the matriculation exams twice but never lost hope. His last attempt was 13 years ago, and this time he is determined to ente...
Trump administration moves forward with certain drug reclassifications
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday that paves the way for more research into psychedelics as treatment for certain mental illnesses. The signing follows Mr. Trump's move in December 2025 to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Josh Kesselman, the founder of RAW rolling papers and publisher of High Times Magazine, joins with more.
Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation
Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation16 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatthew HillWest of England health correspondentBBCTony Dixon was struck off from the medical register for serious misconductA disgraced surgeon whose artificial bowel mesh procedures injured more than 450 patients has cost the NHS more £20m in compensation payments, the BBC has been told.Bristol surgeon Tony Dixon was removed from the medical register last year for serious misconduct, including p...
Indigo Girls' member reveals incurable medical disorder affecting her voice
Local News Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers reveals incurable medical disorder: "My voice will not be what it was" By Dan Raby Dan Raby Senior Digital Producer, CBS News Atlanta Dan Raby, the senior digital producer for CBS News Atlanta, has been covering everything happening around Georgia for more than a decade. Read Full Bio Dan Raby April 20, 2026 / 11:31 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta Add CBS News on Google Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo the Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been di...
Soaring drug prices burden patients
A sharp surge in petroleum prices has rippled through the economy, driving up the cost of essential goods, including life-saving medicines, and placing immense strain on patients and low-income households. The impact has been particularly severe for people suffering from chronic illnesses, as the prices of critical drugs such as insulin have soared beyond the reach of many. Private pharmaceutical companies have increased the prices of several medicines without prior notification, compounding th...
थैलेसीमिया से पीड़ित बच्चों को HIV संक्रमित खून चढ़ाने के मामले में 6 महीने बाद एक्शन, सिस्टम पर उठे गंभीर सवाल
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How to get Clinique's glow-boosting moisturiser for better than half price, if you're quick
How to get Clinique's glow-boosting moisturiser for better than half price, if you're quickClinique's Moisture Surge is one of the brand's best love creams, and today you can pick it up in the large 75ml size, for more than 50% off it's normal priceMoneyOctavia Lillywhite Acting beauty and wellness editor16:01, 20 Apr 2026Updated 16:04, 20 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 2 Images...
Gut microbiome can reveal risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say
Study shows signature changes more pronounced in people with genetic risk, raising hopes for new therapiesChanges to microbes that live in the gut can identify people at greater risk of Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms develop, according to work that also raises hopes for new therapies.Researchers discovered signature changes in the gut microbiome that are more pronounced in people with a genetic risk for Parkinson’s and even more stark in those diagnosed with the disease. Continue readi...
Woman, 27, took her own life minutes after phone call with NHS worker who let her hang up, inquest hears
Woman, 27, took her own life minutes after phone call with NHS worker who let her hang up, inquest hearsFor confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit samaritans.org or visit https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-supportBy CAITLIN LENG Published: 15:39, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 15:41, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Highest HCV burden
The healthcare system of Pakistan is currently in such a state that it sometimes punishes citizens for seeking treatment. Many people walk into a hospital seeking affordable medical care and, unbeknownst to them, walk out carrying a highly dangerous viral infection. More often than not, they find out until it is too late. The reuse of syringes, unsafe blood transfusions and improper sterilisation practices are unfortunately alarmingly common. This negligence has propelled Pakistan to the top of...
Tragedy after mother gave son, 10, huge dose of Benadryl to deal with his behavioral issues, deputies say
Tragedy after mother gave son, 10, huge dose of Benadryl to deal with his behavioral issues, deputies sayBy LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:30, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 15:30, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments
RFK Jr’s podcast has glimmers of his old show – will he address health issues differently?
Secretary Kennedy Podcast so far seems designed to promote Trump administration talking points over any specific public health messageRobert F Kennedy Jr’s new Secretary Kennedy Podcast is a show that, so far, appears designed to promote Trump administration talking points over any specific public health message.Though, based on the trailer and episode one, which dropped last week, one might expect the Secretary Kennedy Podcast to be quite similar to the health secretary’s former show, The RFK J...
Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Aped inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98
Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSam WoodhouseBBCHis book The Naked Ape was a controversial sensation when it was released in 1967Desmond Morris, the zoologist, author, artist and television presenter, has died aged 98.Morris was best known for his book, The Naked Ape, which was published in 1967. It framed modern humans as still being fundamentally ape-like despite our technological advances and evolution. He was also a surrealist painte...
Beloved teacher, 65, who devoted her life to helping disabled children had terrible secret, prosecutors say
Beloved teacher, 65, who devoted her life to helping disabled children had terrible secret, prosecutors sayBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:56, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 15:06, 20 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments
Hong Kong watchdog warns of undeclared gluten in Marks and Spencer yoghurt
Hong Kong’s food safety watchdog has urged people with gluten allergies not to eat a Marks & Spencer yoghurt product after the allergen was found but not declared on the label. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) said on Monday night it was investigating the omission of gluten from the ingredients list of the supermarket’s authentic vanilla Greek yoghurt product. The affected batch, imported by Alf Retail Hong Kong Limited, is sold in 500g (18oz) packs with a use-by date of May 12. “The CFS noticed...
Tick season is sending more people to hospitals. Here's how you can protect yourself.
The CDC is reporting the most weekly emergency room visits for tick bites for this time of the year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to protect yourself and your family.
Cancer tied to woman's vaping habit since age 15 as she's now given just months to live
A young woman who started vaping at the age of 15 has been given just 18 months to live — after being diagnosed with lung cancer in her early 20s. Kayley Boda, 22, of Manchester, in the United Kingdom, was engaging in heavy vaping on a regular basis when she started coughing up a brown substance with "grainy bits" in it in January 2025, news agency SWNS reported. The retail assistant said doctors turned her away eight times, telling her she had a chest infection — until she began coughing up blo...
Dieting 8-hour rule could help you lose weight - but there is a catch
Dieting 8-hour rule could help you lose weight - but there is a catchA nutritionist has spoken about the pros and cons of the diet techniqueCommentsNewsNicholas Dawson13:45, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA nutritionist has spoken about a particular diet technique(Image: Getty)A nutrition expert has assessed a popular dieting technique. She said that while some people may experience weight and fat loss with this approach, it may not be suitable for everyone.Intermittent fasting has surged in popularit...