Woman survives after same-day test saves her life
A woman in the UK survived a medical emergency after receiving a same-day diagnostic test that doctors say saved her life.
Category: Health
Xand van Tulleken finds little evidence for routine vitamin D supplements
Author Xand van Tulleken examines vitamin D myths in his new book Make Me Well.
Happy Mums Foundation fears funding cuts leave new mothers without support
The Happy Mums Foundation in Cumbria warns that ending its group sessions due to funding pressures could isolate new mothers struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Biotech investors face trouble after summer gains fade in late August
Biotech investors expressed concern as market performance declined following a strong start to the year.
Meta restricts pregnancy-related ads after business owner claims unfair penalties
Irene Breen of a pregnancy pillow company reported that Meta removed her advertisements in January 2025 because the word pregnancy appeared in her content.
Pakistan mandates 2D barcodes on medicines starting October 10
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced in Islamabad that all medicines manufactured or imported after October 9 must carry a unique 2D barcode.
Health tech advocates discuss future of AI sandboxes at STAT Summit
Advocates for artificial intelligence in health care gathered at the STAT Summit on day two to discuss controlling the future of AI sandboxes.
French MP refuses pink ribbon during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A French member of parliament sparked a debate by refusing to wear a pink ribbon during the October Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign.
Woman in late 60s seeks clarity on her situationship with man she likes
A divorced woman in her late 60s describes her three-month relationship with a man living an hour away and expresses fear that stating her needs will cause him to leave.
Pakistan mandates 2D barcodes on medicines starting October 10
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced that all medicines manufactured in Pakistan must carry a 2D barcode by October 9, with sales of unmarked products banned from October 10.