Police called in over MSD Disability Support Services post-Christmas party incident
Police would not elaborate on what the man’s alleged behaviour was towards the women. Silvester said the person…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
Heavy coffee drinking may weaken bone density in older women
A decade-long study of postmenopausal women suggests tea may offer modest bone benefits, while very high coffee intake…
Chronic back pain predicts poor sleep in older men
A large U.S. study following older men for six years reveals that back pain quietly undermines sleep health…
‘I have nowhere to go. I am frightened’ – The Irish Times
An elderly survivor of a Magdalene laundry says she is “frightened” and “has nowhere to go” as her…
Tauranga disability advocate buys first accessible home, calls for enforceable standards
A portable shower, for which she received Government funding, was installed at the house, where she lived until…
Neuralink’s big vision collides with reality of brain implants
O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming…
Chrissie Cowan, advocate for blind and low-vision Māori, awarded ONZM – Te Ao Māori News
Hastings woman Christina (Chrissie) Cowan has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people. More than 1.7…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
‘For some young people it’s the social’ – The Irish Times
Screens get the blame for many things – from problematic content, to depriving teenagers of “real-life” experiences, to…