New training aims to help prevent pregnancy-related deaths

Ohio’s MOM 365 Program: A New Era in Maternal Health Ohio is taking significant steps to address a sobering reality: maternal mortality. On average, 24 women die each year in the state during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth. A concerning statistic reveals that 62% of these deaths are preventable, prompting the Ohio … Read more

Heart disease can run the entire age spectrum

The Future of Fetal Heart Health: Early Detection and Advanced Care February is American Heart Month, a crucial time to focus on cardiovascular well-being – and that focus is expanding to begin even before birth. Approximately 40,000 babies are born with congenital heart disease (CHD) each year, making it the most common birth defect. But … Read more

‘They Treat Us Like Mangy Dogs’: Slovak Roma Face Discrimination from Pregnancy to Childbirth

Bridging the Gap: Innovative Approaches to Roma Healthcare in Slovakia Slovakia faces persistent challenges in providing equitable healthcare access to its Roma population. While systemic discrimination has been documented – with reports of verbal abuse, segregated hospital rooms, and even being held against their will after childbirth – a growing number of initiatives are emerging … Read more

Ambulance Delays: Man’s Death Linked to Response Times

Ambulance Delays and a Cascade of Errors: A System Under Strain? The recent death of Johnathon Taituma after a nearly hour-and-40-minute wait for an ambulance has shone a harsh light on the pressures facing emergency medical services. A coroner’s report, released on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, detailed a “cascade of errors” that contributed to the … Read more

Scientist whose wife has incurable cancer creates large-scale breast cancer cell images to show ‘beauty in everything’

Turning Cancer Cells into Art: A New Frontier in Patient Empowerment and Scientific Communication A powerful exhibition in Greenwich, London, is challenging perceptions of cancer, transforming microscopic images of breast cancer cells into large-scale artworks. The exhibition, “Beyond The Ribbon,” hosted by the Pink Ribbon Foundation and running until February 14th, 2026, is the brainchild … Read more

‘Hidden vulnerability’ involving vitamin B uncovered in aggressive brain cancer

Brain Cancer Breakthrough: Diet and Vitamin B3 Offer New Hope for Glioblastoma Patients Scientists have identified a significant “hidden vulnerability” in glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, opening the door to potential new treatment strategies. Research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that a combination of prescribed diet and existing steroid anti-inflammatory drugs … Read more

Top health official urges US public to get the measles vaccine

Measles Resurgence: A Looming Public Health Crisis The United States is facing a growing threat of measles outbreaks, prompting urgent calls for increased vaccination rates. Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, recently urged Americans to “take the vaccine, please,” as cases rise across multiple states and the nation risks … Read more

North East personal trainer who once weighed 20 stone to enter bodybuilding competition

From 20 Stone to Ironman: The Rise of Hybrid Athletes Conrad Ashton, a 30-year-old personal trainer from County Durham, is redefining fitness boundaries. He’s not just preparing for a bodybuilding competition. he’s simultaneously training for a grueling 70-mile ultramarathon. Ashton’s story, a testament to dedication and mental fortitude, highlights a growing trend: the rise of … Read more

What King Charles eats in a day, rated by a diet expert: ‘Shaped as much by routine and occasion by nutrition’

The Royal Diet: What King Charles Eats and the Future of Longevity-Focused Nutrition “Eating like a king” traditionally evokes images of opulence, but for King Charles III, it’s more about mindful choices – muesli, organic meats, and plenty of vegetables. As the longest-serving heir apparent and now, at 77, the oldest monarch to ascend the … Read more

Hims & Hers cancels plan for Wegovy weight-loss pill knockoff

Hims & Hers Retreats from Wegovy Knockoff: A Sign of Things to Reach for Weight-Loss Drugs? Telehealth company Hims & Hers quickly reversed course on its plan to offer a cheaper, compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill, just days after announcing the product. The move came following threats of a lawsuit from Novo … Read more