Editor’s note: This is the first news article of a series that will continue over the next few months. With grocery prices high, it is important now more than ever to use wise strategies before, during and after shopping, to put healthy meals on the table, stay within budget and reduce food waste. × …
Hong Kong’s plan to reduce public healthcare subsidies from 97 per cent to 90 per cent by 2030 represents a significant shift in one of the world’s most heavily subsidised systems. While the Health Bureau portrays this as a necessary realignment, the reform warrants careful consideration as there are far-reaching implications for healthcare equity and…
The Government must rethink NHS waiting times targets and the amount it spends on hospitals if it wants to move care closer to home, according to a new report. The King’s Fund charity said strong political leadership was vital if the Government’s desire to care for people outside of hospitals is to become a reality….
Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a world-first study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed anonymized primary care data from 30,029 adults across the UK with diagnosed ADHD. They then compared this group…
As we begin a new year, prioritizing your health — physical and mental — is essential. Mental health challenges like anxiety or depression affect countless individuals, yet many remain unsure of where to begin. Psychiatry can play a critical role in improving mental well-being. Here’s what you need to know about psychiatry, how it differs…
The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person’s cognitive ability, functional limitations and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness, according to a new RAND report. Related new research found that early detection of cognitive impairment helps people to take mitigating actions to prepare…
In the world of men’s health any sign of progress is welcome, even if it comes in the context of conflicting messages. Recently, the Cleveland Clinic revealed the results of its ninth annual men’s health campaign, MENtion It. The survey of 1,000 men found they are indeed concerned about their health, though they don’t act…
Gastroenterology specialists may possess suboptimal skills and confidence in diagnosing primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in a timely fashion and separately from other hepatic conditions, according to data from a new qualitative study. New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA, this week showed both gastroenterologists and relevant…
Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and being physically active, along with routine health screenings and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke with medication, can help prevent individuals from having a first stroke. Screening for stroke risk and educating people on how to lower their chances of having a stroke…