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The 8-year-old boy declined rapidly over only a few months. In August 2023, he was running and playing soccer, but by September, involuntary muscle contractions took hold of both his ankles. By October, he'd lost the ability to run and play...

Health department issues warning after West Nile Virus found in St. Joseph County

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A pool with West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes have been identified in Clay Township. The St. Joseph County Department of Health expects to identify more of the West Nile Virus throughout the area, at least until...

Health workers warn of medicaid rural impacts

Medical news in brief: Scottish GP funding dispute, French outdoor smoking ban, AI tool outperforming doctors, and other stories

Microsoft claims its tool can outperform doctors The technology giant Microsoft is claiming that it has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can solve complex diagnostic challenges better than most doctors. It said its initial...

Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County

WINCHESTER - The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), in coordination with the Nez Perce Tribe Water Resources Division, is issuing a health advisory for Winchester Lake, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Winchester Lake is...

Medical examiner finds ‘animal activity’ happened after deaths at LA homeless camp

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Topline: Two people who were found dead in a...

Health Law Diagnosed – Best Practices for Communicating with the FDA

Please listen to podcasrt here. In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed , Of Counsel Bridgette Keller hosts a discussion of best practices for interacting and communicating with the FDA. Hear from Joanne Hawana and Ben Zegarelli, FDA...

Medical tattoo program at B.C. hospital recolours recovering cancer patients

Recovering cancer patients who have scars on their face can now get medical tattoos free of charge at a Port Moody Hospital. Sandi Saunier, a surgical nurse at Eagle Ridge Hospital, knows her way around a needle — just not the kind you’d typically...

Health cuts put 8 rural Mississippi hospitals 'at-risk' of closing. Here's why

Eight rural Mississippi hospitals are at risk of closing due to financial strain. The hospitals are at risk because of low Medicaid payer mix and/or consecutive years of negative profit margins. Recent healthcare legislation reducing Medicaid...

Medical groups endorse recall votes

Doctors and physicians’ associations yesterday urged people to support the upcoming recall votes, comparing Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers to cancer cells that must be removed to restore the health of the legislature and society....

Health minister to provide update on B.C.’s measles cases

B.C.’s minister of health is expected to provide an update on the state of measles cases in the province Thursday morning. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) says about 100 cases have been reported so far this year, and more than two-thirds...

Health Wagon's Medical Mission returns to Wise

Health care analysts outline rural impact of Medicaid cuts

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota has nearly ten rural hospitals at risk of closing. Health policy analysts say it’s a problem that might worsen under Medicaid cuts tied to what was known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The big federal...

Medicube’s Collagen Jelly Cream aims to target uneven skin tone, and it’s 55% off for Prime Day

Stock up on skincare staples, like the bestselling Collagen Jelly Cream from Medicube, this Prime Day. The full-size Collagen Jelly Cream is available for 55% off during a limited-time offer. The daily deals are currently ongoing, making it more...

Medical education scam busted, involves high officials

INDIA In a sweeping operation that has shaken India’s medical education sector, the country’s premier investigation agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has unearthed what is believed to be one of the largest medical education...

Medicine Hat Tigers: ‘Can’t miss games’ of the 2025-26 season

The Regina Pats held the first and third overall picks in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, selecting Maddox Schultz (1) and Liam Pue (3). With players away at NHL training camps to begin the season, there is a chance Tiger fans could see the WHL...

Health Minister Says Eight Helicopters to Provide Emergency Medical Services in Bulgaria

Health Minister Silvi Kirilov Thursday said eight helicopters will provide emergency medical services in Bulgaria. Kirilov, Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev, and European Commission representatives visited...

Medical practice: SW regional health...

The coordination meeting, organised on the theme: “Health care improvement in facilities and communities in the South West Region”, was held in Buea from July 3 to 4, 2025. Speaking at the start of the coordination meeting, the Regional Delegate...

Health experts give advice on summer migraine triggers, prevention

Pharma Factories changing outlook & their future with AI, Deep tech and Smart automation

Hyderabad: Shedding away the traditional labour-intensive lethargic approach, the realm of drug manufacturing is entering into a seamless automation phase propelled with cutting-edge innovations and the conflux of AI wave, driving both operational...