Health

The CDC announced Tuesday that its chief medical officer, hired in April, has resigned.

Abortion appears again on Missouri's ballot, two years after voters approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights.

Senior consultant doctors in England will begin a 48‑hour walkout on 25 November over disputes about pay and pensions, potentially disrupting NHS services.

Creators claim facial features can reveal ferritin levels, but doctors say there’s no evidence.

Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

Pope Leo XIV was undergoing a routine examination when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, prompting his surgeon to describe him as an “ideal patient” for the ensuing operation.

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday, four days after his surgery.

Pope Leo is set to leave hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican says.

UK ministers pledge to reform the Covid vaccine compensation scheme after an inquiry criticised its handling of claims for injured or bereaved individuals.

The Pope was photographed for the first time after undergoing surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama postponed a case to 2:45 p.m., giving prosecution and defence time to review a National Hospital medical report on Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s health.

A new same‑day metagenomic test enables doctors to quickly identify hidden infections in children receiving intensive care, offering faster, more precise treatment decisions.

Police in Bend, Oregon, reported a shooting at an elementary school with several killed and at least two hospitalized; the total victim count remains unclear.

England's NHS guidance says transgender patients should be placed on hospital wards according to their birth sex rather than gender identity.

NHS England's new guidance advises that transgender patients be placed in single‑sex hospital wards or bays that correspond to their biological sex.

BBC consulted experts on the safety of protein supplements for children and teenagers.

Two recent deaths reported to the FDA may be linked to Retatrutide, an unapproved weight‑loss drug popular on social media, according to a CBS News investigation.

Clinicians warn that increased technology use in English schools is linked to rising health problems such as short‑sightedness, and they call on the government to reduce classroom screen time.

Pope Leo XIV announced a lung nodule was found during Sunday prayer and will undergo surgery on Tuesday, following doctors' advice.

Childhood cancer, though rare, remains the top disease‑related cause of death for UK children under 15, highlighting the need for awareness of its often subtle symptoms.

A new review highlights major lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies regarding autism, ADHD and mental health.

The piece examines how perceptions of women's anger are shifting in workplaces and pop culture, noting studies that suggest women may appear angrier but questioning whether this reflects a true rise in anger or greater openness to express it.

Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.

Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey.

One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is "ridiculous".

Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.

A baby boy has become the first in the world to receive a new type of treatment for a rare skull condition.

Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.

After Friday’s mistrial, Massachusetts prosecutors now must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy in the killing of her three children. While they work out next steps, Clancy remains at a Massachusetts state hospital under psychiatric care. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.

The Education Ministry has announced a complete ban on the promotion and use of alcohol and drugs at any event organised using a school’s logo.

Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.

A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.

NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.

Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.

The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.

Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.

Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.

The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

More than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.

A fire at a nursery in a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital killed at least 14 newborns, hospital officials and the government said.

There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.

They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

The procurement of advanced cancer radiation treatment machines for Sri Lanka’s public health system has been delayed for nearly five years, putting the lives of thousands of cancer patients at risk, Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Chairman Specialist Dr Chamal

At least 14 babies have died at a hospital nursery in Pakistan, officials say.