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Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days
Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike daysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMaisie LillywhiteGloucestershireBBCIndustrial action taken by resident doctors means Cheltenham General Hospital will not have an emergency departmentPatients have been asked not to attend an accident and emergency department as resident doctors begin six-days of strike action.Resident doctors walked out at 07:00 BST on Tuesday after talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the governm...
One California hospice doctor linked to 20 times the average number of terminally ill patients
CBS News is investigating red flags and possible fraud in the hospice industry. A hospice doctor submitted claims for more than 20 times the number of patients the average California doctor cares for in a year. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Streeting accuses striking doctors of trying to 'fleece' public as they start latest 6-day strike with pay demands that could cost NHS £30bn a year
Streeting accuses striking doctors of trying to 'fleece' public as they start latest 6-day strike with pay demands that could cost NHS £30bn a yearBy SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 13:52, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 13:52, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
How UAE doctors want you to rethink your health this World Health Day 2026
Dubai: As the UAE joins World Health Day this year, healthcare experts have relayed an important message that prevention is no longer optional but essential.With lifestyle-related diseases on the rise and mental health gaining more attention, doctors have reminded residents to take charge of their well-being through simple and consistent actions.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Turning awareness into actionIn an exclusive interview with Gulf Ne...
What does hot weather do to the body?
What does hot weather do to the body?7 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondentGetty ImagesPeriods of hot weather can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.Experts recommend that those who may be more vulnerable - such as older people and babies and young children - should take extra precautions. What does extreme heat do to our bodies?As the body gets hotter, blood vessels open up. This lowers your blood pressure an...
Pakistan to launch first-ever ‘National WASH Accounts’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun work on its first-ever national database to monitor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, in what officials describe as a major step towards improving public health and climate resilience. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan has kicked off work on the country’s first-ever ‘National WASH Accounts’ in collaboration with the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics to establish a unified national database for the climate-resilient an...
Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'
Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmma Thomas,in BirminghamandAndrew Dawkins,West MidlandsBBCAction took place at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham site on TuesdayA union resident doctor committee says "pay back to the value that we think we're worth" is being sought, as a six-day strike is held in England.The resident doctor strike is likely to cause significant disruption to services, with those f...
Striking doctors are 'fighting for future of NHS' despite facing huge £300m cost
Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) held picket lines at hospitals across the country in the ongoing dispute over training places and pay - but they've criticised over this latest action having already received hefty pay increases.
Alison Hammond reveals how she lost 11st by cutting back on one thing and changing her mindset around food
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Rapper Offset Is Hospitalized After Being Shot in Florida
Rapper Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, is in the hospital after he was shot in Florida. He is said to be in stable condition, but the extent of his injuries are not known. According to police, the shooting happened near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, and two people were detained.
Doctor left uni with £125k in student loan debt and admits 'I'll never pay it back'
EXCLUSIVE: Doctor left uni with £125k in student loan debt and admits 'I'll never pay it back'A striking doctor said he faces a shocking £125,000 in student debt less than a year after starting work in the NHS - the doc claimed his amount could balloon to £300k over the coming yearsNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj13:10, 07 Apr 2026Updated 13:10, 07 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesRob Tucker, 25, on the picket line outside St Thomas' Hospital(Image: Daily Mirror)A resident doctor said he will &q...
Common, cheap drug taken by millions 'mimics intense exercise' - even in people who do nothing, study finds
The drug is taken by nearly three million people to help control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, costs as little as 2p per tablet and has previously been linked with reducing the risk of cancer.
Dubai boosts Gaza relief efforts with urgent healthcare support
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the dispatch of essential medical aid to Gaza.Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund, DXBH has organised the overland transport of 22.3 metric tonnes of medical supplies through a convoy of three trucks.The shipment, provided by the World Health Organisation, is expected to support the urgent healthcare needs of arou...
The seven everyday household items that are silently damaging your health - and why alarm bells should ring when your new furnishing or appliance emits that 'new' smell
The seven everyday household items that are silently damaging your health – and why alarm bells should ring when your new furnishing or appliance emits that 'new' smellBy ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 12:27, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 12:29, 7 April 2026 e-mail 2 View comments
James Rodriguez health update after being rushed to hospital in World Cup warm-up match
James Rodriguez health update after being rushed to hospital in World Cup warm-up matchFormer Everton and Real Madrid star was rushed to hospital with severe dehydration during Colombia's World Cup warm-up match against FranceCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator12:15, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJames Rodriguez was hospitalised during a World Cup warm-up match for Colombia.(Image: PA)Minnesota United have moved to quash speculation that James Rodriguez is suffering from a p...
Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk
There’s a known link between sleep and brain health – but recent research has specifically highlighted the impact of rest on neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.A study published in NPJ Dementia found that tau pathology – the buildup of toxic brain proteins that is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s – is also linked to hyperactive brain activity and poor sleep.This could be a reason why people with Alzheimer’s often struggle with sleep before memory loss begins, according to researche...
Vaccine found to decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk by 55 per cent
Vaccine found to decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk by 55 per centPeople who had a high dose of the common jab had a lower riskCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor11:56, 07 Apr 2026Updated 11:58, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMillions get the jab every year (stock image)(Image: Getty)A common vaccine millions take every year has been linked to 'significantly lower' dementia risk in elderly people. A large observational study published in Neurology found that receiving a...
FSA caution to dog owners over little-known pet food dangers
FSA caution to dog owners over little-known pet food dangersPeople have been told that it could cause some dangers many may not be aware ofCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer11:44, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesExperts have warned owners to be careful(Image: Getty)Dog owners have been warned to be very careful with not only what they feed their dog, but also how they serve it.One common option is feeding your pet raw food, which is becoming more popular online. But according to...
Is this inexpensive plant compound really nature’s Ozempic?
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‘Secret’ US health deals in Africa face backlash – WaPo
In Zambia, Washington has reportedly mounted pressure on the government to grant access to its critical minerals in exchange for medical care The US has negotiated 28 international health agreements, most of them with African countries, while refusing to disclose their full terms, triggering a widespread backlash, the Washington Post reported on Monday. The pacts are part of an “America First” overhaul of...