Health PsychologyOct 24, 2026
My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance
Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain".
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Health PsychologyOct 24, 2026
Is your Medicare Advantage plan ending next year? Here's what to know
Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and for as many as 5 million seniors, it will be important to log on and pick a new plan.
Health PsychologyOct 24, 2026
Fitness became an addiction that left me anxious and sleep deprived
Wayne Davies was left "constantly worrying" about race times, comparing himself to other runners on social media.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
[Latest Overseas Research] 6 Topics on ADHD, Mental Health, and Psychology | Mind and Brain News (2026/10/24)
From psychology and neuroscience research news published overseas between 10/17 and 10/24, we introduce 6 topics related to ADHD, developmental traits, mental health, and psychology, avoiding ...
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germaphobia
When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What about ... monkeys?
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Authorities investigating whether first Kenya and Nigeria Ebola cases crossed paths
Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Family's plea after autistic son escapes school
A mother says her son regularly climbs fences in their back garden and has "no sense of danger".
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Bryan Cranston on death of Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte
US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series Breaking Bad, died earlier this month at the age of 34.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Why going on a 'say no' retreat is a gift to your future self
It's a day to think about all the upcoming appointments and commitments you're dreading — and then decline some of them. Writer Caroline Sylge shares a suggested schedule for the day.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Cannabis and CBD for Insomnia: What Does Science Say Today?
Millions of Americans struggle with sleep. Many believe cannabis or CBD helps, but clinical evidence remains unconvincing. Neither is FDA-approved for treating insomnia.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Cancer patients centre at risk over 'disgraceful' funds move
The Department of Health has decided to take back £1.5m from the project, Belfast Trust officials have told a Stormont committee.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
'Always remember, cancer doesn't discriminate'
Harriet Tsadioti says contracting breast cancer was one of her biggest fears growing up.
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
'Wildly unfair that my husband and I pay £4k a year for ADHD treatment'
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a formally commissioned, publicly-funded adult service for ADHD.
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says
Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
Achy from sitting at a desk all day? Try doing this
Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
Can a dream help you solve a problem? Here's how to try tonight
What can you learn from dreams and how can you remember them and steer them to the topics you wish to dream about. Allison Aubrey and A Martinez discuss the resurgance in dream research and how dreams are a tool for…
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?
Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
Study Connects Caffeine, Short Sleep and Mental Health in Kids
Could just one caffeinated drink a week make a difference in your child's brain development?Researchers studied more than 9,600 children ages 9 to 11, examining ...
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2026
Can poor sleep affect your mental health?
A new study has found a link between sleep and mental health, showing that sleep disturbances are prevalent across psychiatric disorders. Dr. Sarah Chellappa says understanding the interaction between ...
Health PsychologyOct 21, 2026
Why your sleep matters to your mental health —Dr Makanjuola
That’s a fallacy. That prescription could work for somebody without a mental health condition. It can help in terms of probably ...
Health PsychologyOct 21, 2026
New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation
Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds…
Health PsychologyOct 21, 2026
How much does pregnancy cost? Be prepared with these tips
The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.
Health PsychologyOct 21, 2026
Actor Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Actor Christina Applegate revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. NPR's A Martínez speaks with neurologist Michael Kornberg about how MS can be misdiagnosed.
Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Influencers are helping 'free birth' gain fans, despite medical risks
The practice known as "free birth" — giving birth at home without a midwife — carries severe risks. But social media influencers are bringing attention and followers to the practice.