Health council backs vitamin K jabs over drops for new babies

July 11, 2025 Fewer births than deaths were recorded in the first nine months of the year. Photo: DepositphotosNewborn babies should be given a vitamin K jab instead of drops to prevent blood clotting problems, national health council...

Health, Justice Ministries sign protocol on prison addiction care

A 10-bed inpatient detox center for convicted individuals struggling with alcohol and substance addiction is being established within the Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced Thursday. Additionally, a...

To Your Good Health: Medicine reduces pain level but might cause memory issues

DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia. This causes me constant and extreme face pain, like a vise-grip on my face. Once an MRI confirmed no brain issues, and after multiple medications including Botox...

Health Ministry moves to deploy 2020 nurses amid mounting pr...

After years of waiting, the 2020 cohort of trained nurses may finally be on the path to deployment as the Ministry of Health assures that arrangements are being finalised for their posting. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh met with...

Health hub in chaos: Minister pushes incomplete Paola facility to open

A long-delayed hospital project in Paola, originally scheduled for completion in 2022, remains unfinished but is suddenly a hive of activity as Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela pushes for a partial opening in the coming days. The Shift has learned...

Medicaid cuts are coming. Can KY lawmakers ease the pain? 

Kentucky's Medicaid program, covering nearly 1 in 3 residents, faces significant changes due to a new federal bill. The bill includes a work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents, similar to a previously blocked Kentucky...

Healthpeak's Valuation Disconnect: Strong Assets, Low Expectations

Summary Healthpeak Properties is strategically focused on Class A outpatient and life science real estate, benefiting from demographic tailwinds and supply constraints in key markets. The recent Physicians Realty Trust merger enhances scale,...

Health Minister responds on child disability service waiting lists

Previous Next The issue of access to speech and language services for families in Cavan was highlighted in the Seanad last week when waiting times and transport to appointments were flagged. Living in the Bailieborough area for over thirty years,...

Pharmacy’s Dr. Candace Barnett announces retirement after four decades of service

Dr. Candace Barnett, executive associate dean, professor of pharmacy practice, and distinguished professor of pharmacy administration, will retire from Mercer University College of Pharmacy on July 31, concluding more than 40 years of dedicated...

Medical Headlines: Study: exercise may lower risk of early death

Health officials issue warnings for a few beaches due to high levels of bacteria

The warnings are for North Lido Key Beach, Bahia Beach and Simmons Park Beach because of bacteria related to sewage. Author: wtsp.com Published: 7:41 AM EDT July 11, 2025 Updated: 7:41 AM EDT July 11, 2025

Health and Wellness: What to know before you try PRP for knee pain 

If you’ve been dealing with knee pain that just won’t go away - chances are you’ve come across Platelet-Rich Plasma injections - also known as “PRP.” Although PRP has been around for decades, it gained popularity in the early 2000s when...

Health Watch: Fairbanks leaders focus on community health with clean air room

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - As wildfires began pushing smoke into the Fairbanks North Star Borough this summer, the need for clean air has pushed some residents and visitors to the Noel Wien Public Library, where they can find relief. “Our...

Health official accused of using classmate’s matric certificate

The man whose matric certificate was allegedly used in a forgery case involving Eastern Cape Health Department Deputy Director for Communications, Sizwe Kupelo, has expressed surprise over the matter. In an affidavit read at the East London...

HEALTH MINUTE: SUMMER WEATHER CAN TRIGGER HEADACHES

An estimated 39 million Americans live with migraines. Excessively hot weather can bring on symptoms and trigger an attack. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither talks to a neurologist about how to avoid summer migraines and headaches.

Health department takes services to the community

Efforts to accelerate South Africa’s 95-95-95 HIV/Aids target, a multi-organisational partnership has been formed to launch the ‘Closing 1.1 Million HIV Treatment Gap’ campaign. Included in the partnership are the South African government, World...

HealthyU Clinics acquires North Street Family Practice from Manteca’s Dr. Bobson

HealthyU Clinics, a leading provider of integrated primary and specialty care services with locations in California and Arizona, has acquired North Street Family Practice in Manteca, effective July 1. The practice will remain at its current...

Health district offers required immunizations at Staunton and Waynesboro Back-to-School events

Free required immunizations for rising 7th and 12th graders are being offered at Staunton City Schools and Waynesboro Public Schools. The clinics will offer HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap vaccines. Events will be held July 20th at Embrace...

Medicaid shake-up puts ENC patients, hospitals, and wallets at risk

Medicaid recipients across North Carolina could soon feel the effects of sweeping changes under the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The new law places stricter rules on who qualifies for Medicaid. Medicaid helps cover medical...

Health inequalities impacting town to be investigated

MORE than a third of Barnsley’s population live in some of the most deprived areas in the entire country - prompting a local councillor to call for more to be done to support local people. At next week’s overview and scrutiny meeting, councillors...