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As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising ...

The Washington Times | 2026-02-15, 17:23

Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again. ...

Challenges of being a GP in remote areas | Letter

The Guardian | 2026-02-15, 17:17

It’s not surprising that rural practices such as Coniston in the Lake District find it hard to recruit GPs, writes Dr John Holden

Premier League is committed to the care and support of young players | Letter

The Guardian | 2026-02-15, 17:17

Neil Saunders of the Premier League responds to a letter about ongoing help for academy footballers who have been released from their contracts

Gaza health authorities say restricted Rafah crossing threatens patients

The Peninsula | 2026-02-15, 17:05

GAZA: Gaza health authorities said Sunday that the Rafah Crossing with Egypt is operating under strict limits that endanger thousands of patients needing medical treatment abroad. In a statement, officials said the partial reopening of the crossing on Feb. 2

With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients

Daily Breeze | 2026-02-15, 16:56

By Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz, KFF Health News The Trump administration’s move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal

13 warm and hearty soups and stews for any night of the week

no EC Mesabi Daily News | 2026-02-15, 16:56

Warm and hearty soups and stews are the answer when you want comfort without the fuss. These cozy bowls are filling, reliable, and just what you need when the night calls for something simple.The post 13 warm and hearty soups ...

13 family casseroles that even a cooking newbie can make

no EC Mesabi Daily News | 2026-02-15, 16:56

Family casseroles are the answer when you want something filling without a lot of fuss. These beginner-friendly bakes keep things simple but still feel like a real win at the table.The post 13 family casseroles that even a cooking newbie ...

9 make-ahead dinners you’ll be so glad you prepped on Sunday

no EC Mesabi Daily News | 2026-02-15, 16:56

Make-ahead dinners can change the tone of your whole week. Prep once, then enjoy calm, ready-to-go meals that help you feel organized and ahead instead of rushed.The post 9 make-ahead dinners you’ll be so glad you prepped on Sunday appeared ...

What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?

San Gabriel Valley Tribune | 2026-02-15, 16:51

By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Moore was about 30 the first time it happened. At the end of a long, hot, stressful day, he chugged an ice-cold glass of milk. “It felt like a bunny rabbit trying to jump out of my chest,” said Moore, now 60. Moore, a

What’s the secret to happiness? These researchers have a theory

Khaleejtimes | 2026-02-15, 16:49

Sonja Lyubomirsky has been a leading researcher on the science of happiness for decades. And for just as long, people have asked her: What is the secret? Dr. Lyubomirsky, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of California Riverside, has

Singapore commemorates civilians killed during Japanese occupation

The Peninsula | 2026-02-15, 16:47

Singapore: Singapore held a memorial ceremony on Sunday to commemorate civilians who died during the Japanese occupation in World War II, with about 500 people attending the annual observance in the city center. The event, organised by the Singapore Chinese

Bridging inclusive health care for 31 years

The Manila Times | 2026-02-15, 16:43

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is a vital government agency, tasked with providing inclusive health care for every Filipino. As PhilHealth celebrates 31 years of pursuing the noble goal of making Filipinos healthy, here are several of its

When is Lent, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week? What to know

Lohud | 2026-02-15, 16:41

Here's what you should know about Ash Wednesday, Lent season Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the period of Lent. They're two of the most important liturgical events for Christians and help prepare them for Easter. Ash Wednesday lands in mid-February this

NHS vaccine protection alert as 'big outbreak' confirmed in major UK city

The Mirror | 2026-02-15, 16:26

A 'big measles outbreak' in parts of major UK city is affecting young unvaccinated children ...

5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Walking Daily, According To Harvard

NDTV | 2026-02-15, 16:23

Most people think that walking doesn't have any benefits, however, that is not true. When you walk 7,000-10,000 steps everyday, it offers you several health benefits. Read on to know the surprising... ...

Early Detection And Specialised Care Can Improve Childhood Cancer Survival Rates

NDTV | 2026-02-15, 16:23

Doctors emphasised that timely diagnosis and proper treatment can save over 80 per cent of children affected by cancer. ...

Union Government Aims To Achieve 60% Childhood Cancer Survival Rate By 2030

NDTV | 2026-02-15, 16:23

Assuring innovative funding models to support childhood cancer, Deputy Director General of Health Services L. Swasticharan said on Sunday that the Union government is aiming to achieve a survival rate... ...

Business Sense | Navigating health care hurdles: A time for strategic readiness

Times Standard | 2026-02-15, 16:20

Health care has been on lots of people’s minds lately given last year’s longest-ever government shutdown stalemate over the Affordable Care Act subsidies and the enhanced premium tax credits, which expired at the end of 2025. We’re already seeing the impact in

Large study finds no link between mRNA COVID vaccine in pregnancy and autism

Science Daily | 2026-02-15, 16:14

Researchers tracked more than 400 toddlers to see whether mRNA

Africa: France Cuts Funding for Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria By More ...

All Africa | 2026-02-15, 16:08

France cut its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 58 percent on Thursday, confirming a major reduction in funding that health organisations warn will cost lives. ...

We owe it to every victim of Jeffrey Epstein to better protect British women and ...

The Guardian | 2026-02-15, 16:05

I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this moment

New MUSC cancer hospital will tower over downtown Charleston and could cost more than $1B

no EC The Post and Courier | 2026-02-15, 15:52

The Palmetto State currently lacks a top-tier cancer center, but the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking to elevate Hollings Cancer Center to that status. A key piece will be a $1B, 14-story hospital. ...

America can avoid a public health crisis by saving this one alert system

The Hill | 2026-02-15, 15:50

U.S. policymakers use a secret weapon to uncover

Genetic risk for anhedonia linked to altered brain activity during reward processing

PsyPost | 2026-02-15, 15:48

A study in Germany found that individuals with higher polygenic risk scores for anhedonia showed specific patterns of brain activity when processing anticipated monetary rewards. More specifically, they showed decreased activation in the bilateral putamen and

It’s Not Too Late to Protect Your Baby From RSV This Season

no EC The Ridgway Record | 2026-02-15, 15:41

(StatePoint) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spreading across the country, but it’s not too late to take steps to protect babies from severe illness associated with the virus. ...

Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare proposal appears to have hit dead end

The Miami Herald | 2026-02-15, 15:40

For second year, bill to formally unite Broward Health with Memorial Healthcare fails to gain support. ...

Man who fired gun at Fort Lauderdale cops was fatally gunned down by officers: FLPD

The Miami Herald | 2026-02-15, 15:40

The unidentified man approached officers while they were investigating a disturbance and fired a weapon, Fort Lauderdale police say. ...

Health department breaks ground on districtwide warehouse

no EC The Claremore Daily Progress | 2026-02-15, 15:29

The Rogers County Health Department broke ground Monday on a central storage facility for the eight-county northeast region. ...