Kidney disease of unknown origin spreads in US. Who is at risk?
(NEXSTAR) – Doctors in Texas say they have seen an increasing number of otherwise healthy young men coming…
‘As a result of persistent quality shortcomings, 100 per cent of rooms and other key elements are now being inspected’: Problems at new children’s hospital keep mounting – but this one alarming failure WILL see its finish date pushed back AGAIN
Members of the public spending watchdog Public Accounts Committee are to ‘interrogate’ the HSE later this week about…
Ebola treatment center welcomes community to visit in bid to build trust
The Ebola Treatment Center in Beni, the epicenter of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Study Reveals Listening To Music Every Day Could Lower Dementia Risk
Turn up that Zeppelin: A recent study found that older adults who regularly listen to or play music…
Influx of respiratory illnesses as Naas Hospital imposes visitor restrictions – News
NAAS General Hospital has imposed visiting restrictions due to an influx of patients with respiratory illnesses. The hospital…
First Australian dementia survey reveals long waits for diagnoses, overwhelmed carers
Less than half of Australians living with dementia received a diagnosis in the first year, with crucial early…
I’m an ENT surgeon — 5 things I would never do
Sometimes medical advice goes in one ear and out the other. We chug our beloved hot morning beverage…
‘Sam’ the star at leading Mayo nursing home’s special party
Resident Maureen Clarke with the Sam Maguire. A memorable occasion for residents and their families Previous Next Image…
Health officials warn of recent measles exposure at PHL Airport – NBC10 Philadelphia
A person with measles traveled through PHL Airport between Sunday, Sept. 13 and Monday, Sept. 14, the Philadelphia…
AT&T launches free healthcare perk for customers
AT&T is sweetening the deal for its customers by introducing a free perk that makes healthcare more accessible,…
What happens to blood pressure during extreme heat? A 4.2 million-visit study offers a clue
A US study spanning more than 4.2 million summer clinic visits examined how blood pressure responds to extreme…
Doctors find ‘foreign bodies’ inside a man’s chest, penis
This story might get under your skin. A man’s hospital visit took a bizarre turn when testing revealed…