After annus horribilis, finally some good news – POLITICO

Charles — who only ascended to the throne after the death of his mother in 2022 — first sought treatment for an enlarged prostate in January, with Buckingham Palace announcing the following month that cancer had been detected. In the first substantive update on his health since then, Buckingham Palace said Friday that Charles’ treatment … Read more

From Doctor Botox to Facebook’s top lobbyist, meet the folks who left politics to cash in – POLITICO

Doctor Botox Olivier Véran, a former French government spokesperson and ex-minister of health, recently announced his next career venture at the Clinique des Champs-Élysées in Paris. For Véran, who was a neurologist before turning to politics, going back to medicine is not all that surprising. What was shocking — and caused some uproar in the … Read more

Drugs need to be modified before lupus patients plan pregnancy: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Women suffering from lupus can safely become pregnant and also breastfeed their newborns but the pregnancies need to be planned in consultation with doctors so that the drugs can be modified well in advance, according to experts at the AIIMS here. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease that affects mostly … Read more

Nigel Farage owns the libs … by gorging on Easter eggs – POLITICO

“It’s Easter, and let’s enjoy it,” Farage, reaching a crescendo, continued. “I have not yet decided whether to go to church on Sunday morning to get a Marxist lecture from my Church of England vicar, but I have decided to stuff myself with chocolate, even if it spoils lunch — and upsets all the right … Read more

Do vasectomies really go up during March Madness? Boston-area urologists say it’s a ‘popular time’

You have probably heard it before: Vasectomies spike during March Madness, because what better time for a basketball fan to chill on the couch with an ice pack. Is this actually true, though? The Herald reached out to Boston-area urologists, with one doctor reporting that he has performed “a lot” of vasectomy procedures this week … Read more

First Gaza aid ship unloads supplies at besieged enclave – POLITICO

The drop off marks an initial success for the new maritime corridor, which the WCK and Spanish NGO Open Arms opened this week with the support of various EU and Arab governments.  “This was a test,” wrote WCK founder José Andrés on X. “[W]e could bring thousands of tons a week.” “We want to increase … Read more

Olivia Munn shares news of breast cancer diagnosis, double mastectomy

Olivia Munn has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, thanking her doctors and urging fans to calculate their own risk assessment. “I’m lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day,” the … Read more

Massive new survey finds widespread frustration with access to primary health care

A Toronto-based research team met with and surveyed some 10,000 Canadians about the state of the health-care system — and what they found is deep dissatisfaction and frustration with primary care as the country grapples with a severe shortage of family doctors. The OurCare Initiative — led by Dr. Tara Kiran, a family doctor and scientist … Read more

Alaskapox death brings attention to small animal virus

For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area. But a recent case in another part of the state — this one resulting in a man’s death — has brought new attention to the  Alaskapox virus. Here’s some background on the virus. What … Read more

NMC urges states and UTs to do away with seat-leaving bonds in medical colleges | Education

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has urged the states and UTs to do away with the seat-leaving bond policy in medical colleges to create a supportive environment for students and help address their mental health concerns. The concept of seat leaving bond, a common practice for medical students especially PG students, was started to secure … Read more