‘The NHS at its worst’, ex-ombudsman tells inquiry
Sir Rob Behrens says it was a “disgrace” how mental health services failed two vulnerable men.
Category: Health
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called “dangerous.”
Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Hospital settle hundreds of sex abuse claims involving ex-doctor
Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to a $750 million settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse claims by patients of imprisoned former gynecologist
Research reveals how psychedelics reshape communication between the brain and immune system
In a compelling Genomic Press interview published today, rising scientific star Dr. Michael Wheeler unveils revolutionary findings about how psychedelics reshape communication between the brain
New tool uses eight health metrics to track biological aging
A novel health-assessment tool uses eight metrics derived from a person’s physical exam and routine lab tests to characterize biological age.
Breakthrough brain training shows promise for Long COVID recovery
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have identified what is believed to be the first intervention found in a randomized controlled trial
New rifamycin drugs fight antibiotic-resistant lung infections more effectively
Researchers have developed next-generation rifamycin analogs that effectively kill both replicating and nonreplicating Mycobacterium abscessus while minimizing drug-drug interactions. Lead candidates UMN-120 and UMN-121 showed
Growing up poor leaves lasting health scars, researchers find
A large cross-national study across 29 high-income countries found that childhood poverty significantly increases the risk of frailty in older age. The association persists even
The growing impact of tick-borne illnesses
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the growing impact of tick-borne illnesses and how to stay safe this summer.
Practical ways to protect your mental health
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS Mornings” to share strategies from her book “Practical Optimism” to help you check in with
Swinney vows action on GP appointment ‘lottery’
Scotland’s first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government’s plans for the coming year.
Michigan candidate says miscarriage led her to prioritize reproductive health access
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, “The Purposeful Warrior,” including
Plan to modernise 1,000 GP practice buildings
The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in England in five years.
Swinney pledges to tackle GP appointment ‘lottery’
Scotland’s first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government’s plans for the coming year.