People with Dementia May Live Longer if They Carry Extra Weight
A recent study from researchers in the United States and Canada suggests that while obesity in midlife increases the risk of developing dementia later, carrying
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Hundreds of doctors call for Israel's suspension from World Medical Association
Hundreds of physicians from multiple countries have urged the World Medical Association to suspend Israel's membership, accusing the Israeli Medical Association
Gaza Health System Faces Ongoing Collapse One Year After Ceasefire
Healthcare infrastructure across the Gaza Strip remains in a state of severe collapse twelve months after the official declaration of a ceasefire. Ongoing milit
Decades of Silence and a Stalled Search for Justice
Two British women who suffered alleged sexual abuse at a military school in Germany as children are fighting the Ministry of Defence. Now in their fifties, Anne
Fears Over Pesticide Safety Reviews in Europe
French farmers and scientists are raising urgent concerns as the European Union prepares to vote on sweeping regulatory changes. For decades, agricultural worke
Havana Syndrome: CIA Officers Describe Painful, Unexplained Medical Episodes
Dozens of CIA officers have suffered from debilitating and unexplained symptoms over the past decade. These incidents began in 2016 when diplomats in Cuba repor
International Diabetes Federation Officially Recognizes Type 5 Diabetes
After years of scientific debate and limited research, the International Diabetes Federation officially recognized a fifth form of diabetes in 2025. The announc
Schumer Faces Growing Challenges in Next Congress
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is set to confront a host of new obstacles in the upcoming congressional session. Even without a direct threat to his leade
A Danish study plans to withhold hepatitis‑B shots from thousands of newborns in Guinea‑Bissau after approval this week
The trial, backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who heads the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will test a new vaccination strategy. It aims to give a
Malaysian Authorities Shut Schools as Toxic Smoke Blankets Capital
Authorities in Malaysia ordered hundreds of schools to close on October 9, 2026, after thick, toxic smoke from forest fires in neighboring Indonesia pushed loca
Proposed Public Execution Sparks Ethical Outrage
Pete Hegseth, a prominent figure associated with the Trump administration, recently sparked intense controversy by suggesting that the execution of Nidal Hasan
England’s Healthcare System Faces Critical Strain from Rising Neurodivergence Diagnoses
England’s National Health Service is struggling to meet a massive surge in demand for autism and ADHD assessments. A new mental health review warns that the cur