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The UK areas where you’ll wait longest for NHS treatment revealed

No more than 8 per cent of patients should wait longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment, the government says

The Independent UK · Jul 17

It’s not just your lungs that can be impacted by the Canadian wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke exposure is linked to tens of thousands of deaths in the U.S.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Colin Farrell's 'Couch Fatigue' Could Be the Plot Twist Your Mental Health Needs to Rediscover Human Connection

Colin Farrell's comments about "couch fatigue" are drawing attention to how excessive screen time and isolation may affect mental health. Experts say reconnecting with others and spending more time outside the home can support emotional well-being.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Stopping Ozempic or Wegovy Leads to Nearly 2 Pounds of Weight Regain Per Month, Largest Review Finds

Oxford study of 9,341 adults finds stopping Ozempic or Wegovy causes ~1.8 lbs of weight regain per month. What patients need to know about GLP-1 discontinuation.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Homeless and migrant patients wrongly kicked off GP lists in NHS drive to slash spending

Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of patients have been removed from GP lists in the past 12 months – with one practice fearing patients with non-English names were being targeted

The Independent UK · Jul 17

4.8 Million Americans Have Lost Health Insurance After ACA Subsidies Expired, Urban Institute Confirms

ACA enhanced subsidies expired Dec. 31, 2025. Urban Institute confirms 4.8 million now uninsured — a 21% rise. What lost coverage means and what to do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Michigan Identifies Lettuce as Likely Cyclospora Source as FDA Tracks Five Active Outbreaks

Cyclospora outbreak hits 34 states. Michigan names lettuce as a likely source after 3,309 cases. CDC confirms 1,645 cases; FDA tracking five separate investigations.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Botox Patients Urged to Watch for Botulism Symptoms After Rare Cases Linked to Cosmetic Injections

UK health officials have updated Botox safety warnings after rare botulism cases. Patients are urged to watch for delayed symptoms and seek immediate medical attention if necessary.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Questions de femmes : malade, je me sens seule

Comme chaque vendredi, un médecin spécialisé répond aux questions des auditrices de Priorité Santé. Cette semaine, nous parlons de la solitude que peuvent entrainer les maladies chroniques inflammatoires. De l’errance diagnostic à l’annonce de celui-ci en passant par les souffrances du quotidien, la maladie est souvent liée à une forme…

Radio France Internationale (Français) · Jul 17

A Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience says these are the six exercises she wishes desk workers would do to strengthen and stabilize their shoulders

Eliminate soreness with these simple moves

Fit & Well · Jul 17