New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
BBC Newsby Catherine Burns; Vicki Loader·16 Sept 2026
- Published Patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a health body.
Cosmetic procedures ‘shouldn’t be performed on patients with body dysmorphia’
The Independentby Ella Pickover·16 Sept 2026
Health officials have advised that people seeking cosmetic procedures ought to be screened for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
Life-extending breast cancer drug made available on NHS after U-turn
The Independentby Ella Pickover·16 Sept 2026
Breast cancer patients have said they are "thrilled" after the health spending watchdog approved a life-extending drug for NHS use.
Existing drug may slow progression of MS in ‘exciting’ world-first trial
The Independentby Jane Kirby·16 Sept 2026
An existing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory medicine may slow down progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), a world-first trial has found.
Grey Power welcomes scrapping of mandatory cognitive testing for older drivers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16 Sept 2026
Older drivers will no longer be required to take a cognitive test in order to keep their driver's licence.
Trump lauds India's crackdown on poppy farming; lists 23 major drug transit nations
The Hinduby PTI·16 Sept 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to curb illicit poppy cultivation even as he identified India, China and Pakistan among...
Time of day may be key in speech therapy for youth
Phys.orgby Gisele Galoustian·16 Sept 2026
Time of day may be key in speech therapy for youth For young people with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a disorder that affects the brain's ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed...
Micro-shelter village being built in Scarborough | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Megan King·16 Sept 2026
A plot of land in Scarborough is under construction, as a team of community advocates work towards a 10-unit micro-shelter village.
Hiker in Colorado takes trip to the hospital after being kicked in the back by a moose
FOX Newsby Sean Joseph·16 Sept 2026
A man from Westerly, Rhode Island was out on a family hike in Colorado a couple of weeks ago when he, his wife and his son came face-to-face with a momma moose and her baby.
Bacterial invasion proteins could improve detection of live crop pathogens
Phys.orgby Katie Bohn·16 Sept 2026
Bacterial invasion proteins could improve detection of live crop pathogens Scientists, clinicians, seed companies and others may soon have a new tool in their toolkit for detecting bacterial...
Popular drugs for bone health linked to significantly lower Alzheimer's risk
FOX Newsby Melissa Rudy·16 Sept 2026
Commonly used osteoporosis drugs were linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia in a large study of older adults.
Halifax woman facing years-long wait for gynecologist calls for better access to health care - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Rebecca Lau·16 Sept 2026
A Halifax woman who lives with fibroids, cysts and adenomyosis shared her struggle and potential five-year wait to see a gynecologist with reporters on Wednesday, as the Opposition called for...
Fight against dementia must be on a par with cancer - Baroness Casey
Mail Onlineby Shaun Wooller·16 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The fight against dementia must be pursued with the same vigour that turned the tide on cancer, Baroness Louise Casey has told the...
Three rescued orangutans in Odisha suffering from anaemia: Officials
The Hinduby PTI·16 Sept 2026
Three of the five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha are suffering from anaemia, officials said on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).
Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles declares she's 'cancer-free'
Mail Onlineby Elina Shirazi·16 Sept 2026
- Sign up HERE for the DC Insider Newsletter - our guide to what's rocking Washington, rattling the White House and setting tongues wagging on the Hill - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as...
Why you really shouldn't overcook your proteins
Phys.orgby Kyoto University·16 Sept 2026
Why you really shouldn't overcook your proteins The development of cooking was a major milestone in the evolution of human civilization because it made food easier to digest and more...
Should you say ‘autistic person’ or ‘person with autism’? Here’s how language has changed
The Conversation Australiaby Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne·16 Sept 2026
How should we refer to people with mental ill health, disability, or neurodivergence? Terminology should be respectful, apt and avoid carrying stigma.
Are data centres actually noisy, and is this bad for our health?
The Conversation Australiaby John Davy, Adjunct Professor, School of Science, RMIT University·16 Sept 2026
In the United States, areas such as Michigan have been hotspots for residents pushing back against data centre construction in their neighbourhoods.
71% of Americans Say They're Completely Exhausted
Gizmodoby Ed Cara·16 Sept 2026
If you’ve felt a complete sense of exhaustion lately, join the club. New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that fatigue is running rampant in the good ol’ U.S.
Woman's dying wish to see brother denied amid visa dispute
ABC News Australiaby Olivia Mason·16 Sept 2026
In short: Living with an excruciating bone disease, Anna Rochford's dying wish is to see her brother one last time.
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