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Violent robbery in York leaves victim in hospital
A violent robbery in York left a man with injuries that required hospital treatment. The victim was assaulted by a group of three men before his electric bike was stolen. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information in relation the...

Trump Undergoes Medical Exam for Leg Swelling and Bruising — Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Watan-White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed Thursday that former U.S. President Donald Trump recently underwent a medical examination after experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruises on his hands. Leavitt, citing a letter...

State health agency ensures 988 LGBTQ+ youth services will continue
The Illinois Department of Human Services [IDHS] will continue providing specialized suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth through Illinois’ 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, despite recent federal funding cuts to the service. 988 call...

"Good Trouble" Defends Medicaid, Slams ICE
by Sonia Ahmed | Jul 18, 2025 10:10 am Sonia Ahmed photo Steve Athenew: Has voted Republican before but can't stand the people in office now. Steve Athenew’s American flag flapped in the wind on the Green Thursday evening, as he joined over 100...

2 people airlifted to hospital after serious 3-car crash on A96
Two people were air lifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the three-car crash on the A96 at Newton of Petty (stock image). Picture: DGS.Two people have been airlifted to hospital following a serious three-car crash on the A96. The busy...
ICE given access to Medicaid data
ABC News reports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been given access to Medicaid data by the White House, with the aim of helping identify and find people who have entered the country illegally. Meanwhile, ABC News also reports the U.S....

‘Stolen’ car involved in A96 crash that left 3 in hospital and killed dog
The A96 was closed at Newton of Perry following the crash. Picture: Jasperimage,Police have appealed for information after a ‘stolen’ car was involved in a serious crash on the A96 that left three people in hospital and killed a dog. The A96 has...

Medication Adherence and Perceptions According to the Presence or Absence of a Migration Background in a Dialysis Unit (DIANA Qualitative Study)
Introduction According to the European Renal Association (ERA) report, in 2021, the incidence of kidney replacement therapy was 145 per million population; 56% of patients received haemodialysis, 5% received peritoneal dialysis, and 39% were...

N6bn spent on legislator’s car park but health institutions decaying – Peter Obi laments
Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has said that leadership failure is responsible for the decay in health institutions across the country. He said this on Friday when he paid an unscheduled visit to...

ICE Will Have Access to Personal Medicaid Data
As the Trump administration ramps up nationwide raids and deportations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s nearly 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including their home address, Social...

UK health chiefs' urgent warning after outbreak of paralysing botulism infections is linked to popular cosmetic treatment
By EMMA GRITT Published: 09:56 EDT, 18 July 2025 | Updated: 10:12 EDT, 18 July 2025 A leading Government body has warned people having anti-wrinkle injections that an unlicensed 'Botox-like product' is behind a spate of botulism poisoning cases....

Health crisis in Florida? 'Dangerous' flesh-eating bacteria kills 4 as Vibrio vulnificus infections rise. Check symptoms
At least four people have died and seven others have been sickened in Florida amid a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus. It is a flesh-eating bacteria that thrive in saltwater and brackish water (a mix of salt and fresh water) and cause a...

General Hospital spoiler video sneak peek (July 18, 2025): Portia takes a stand, Willow seeks an escape, and Jason supports Sasha
Resolutions and stances are slated to change on General Hospital's upcoming episodes as past associations return to the soap's storyline. On the one hand, Michael secures baby Daisy's safety, while on the other, he plans to keep Willow and Drew...

“They know what they are doing” — Fans react as Jin’s remark on BTS’ calorie-counting habits and health shift sparks concerns online
BTS’ Jin gave fans a sweet glimpse into his bandmates' current lifestyles during a Weverse live on July 17, 2025. He shared that the members have made some positive changes in their daily habits since he last saw them, noticing how much more...

Brits not declaring these health conditions on travel insurance face huge bill risk
One in six holidaymakers admit they have not been completely honest about their health when purchasing travel insurance. While the research shows that a quarter of holidaymakers have travelled without insurance all together, a fifth have also...

New Alaska law establishes quick deadlines for insurers’ decisions on medical care
Health insurers must provide speedier responses to prior authorization requests for certain medical treatments and services, under a bill that went into law on Monday without Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature. The measure, Senate Bill 133, requires...
Govt health officials see rise in cases of HIV
By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas recorded 156 newly diagnosed cases of HIV in 2024, up from 130 cases in 2023. Officials said the increase comes amid a broader trend of fluctuating case numbers in the...

Japan finance minister aware of market concerns about fiscal health
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he was aware of bond market concerns about the country's fiscal policy ahead, in the build-up to an upper house election where the minority government is poised for another setback. Japanese...

Medicine Hat; Bow Island hit record low temps on Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 18, 2025. newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat recorded a new minimum temperature record on Wednesday. Temperatures in the city dipped to 5.8 C on July 16, 2025, marking it the coldest July 16 in the city since...

Attorney General Brown’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Unprecedented Move to Allow ICE to Access Medicaid Database
BALTIMORE, Md. – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has condemned the Trump administration for unlawfully giving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to sensitive Medicaid data. The move reportedly violates patient privacy and...