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Australia can rein in health spending with stronger focus on prevention

Australia's spending on health and social care is growing as a share of the economy and now makes up five of the top seven fiscal pressures facing the federal budget

How US withdrawal from WHO may affect global health powers, disease threats

The withdrawal is set to take effect this week, although WHO officials may not officially accept it because the US has unpaid dues from the last two years

How anaemia, thyroid disorders and periods form a vicious cycle for women

Heavy periods, iron deficiency and thyroid imbalance can quietly reinforce each other. Experts outline why women remain undiagnosed for years and what needs to change

Rising scabies cases across the UK raise fresh public health concerns

Once considered a disease of the past, scabies is affecting more people in the UK, with doctors highlighting how stigma and delayed treatment are worsening outbreaks

'Victorian Disease' confirmed at Amazon UK warehouse, Union raises concern

Amazon says the TB cases are non-contagious, but unions are demanding the Coventry facility be shut until stronger safety measures are put in place

Why keeping a regular sleep schedule matters as much as hours slept

Circadian rhythm makes up a roughly 24-hour internal clock that governs sleep-wake cycle as well as ebbs and flows of hormones, metabolism, cardiovascular function, immune system, appetite and mood

Do we really have microplastics in our organs, as some studies suggest?

From brains to blood, microplastics have been reported across the human body; now researchers warn that weak methods and contamination may be distorting the evidence and fuelling unnecessary fear

How altered bile acids may influence chronic kidney disease progression

Scientists find how changes in bile acids linked to gut bacteria may signal advancing chronic kidney disease, pointing to a possible link between gut metabolism and kidney decline

Budget 2026: Why more medical seats alone can't fix India's healthcare

As medical seats expand, experts urge Budget 2026 to prioritise faculty hiring, better training and infrastructure to secure India's healthcare workforce

How stress changes your face: What's 'cortisol face' and how to reverse it

When stress lingers, cortisol nudges the body to hold on to salt and water, redistributes fat, and stirs up inflammation

Why your takeaway coffee cup could be hidden source of microplastics intake

A new study warns that hot takeaway coffees served in plastic cups may release thousands of microplastic fragments, raising fresh questions about everyday plastic exposure

How hydrotherapy is helping Archana Puran Singh manage a rare pain disorder

From easing stiffness to improving circulation, hydrotherapy is becoming an important part of comprehensive care for people living with chronic pain

Zone Zero fitness: Why ultra-low-intensity exercise is trending globally

As burnout rises and consistency drops, gentle, everyday movement in Zone Zero training challenges the 'no pain, no gain' mindset

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily

From barefoot trends to cushioned trainers, doctor explains how footwear affects your knees, hips and spine, and what kind of shoes actually reduce joint wear over time

Budget 2026: With under 2% of GDP, India's health spending lags global norms

India's public health spending remains below 2% of GDP, far lower than global standards and middle-income peers. As disease burdens rise, experts ask if underfunding health is now an economic risk

India's diabetes burden hits 90 million as lifestyle shifts reshape health

India now has 90 million adults living with diabetes, second only to China. The IDF Diabetes Atlas warns the burden will rise sharply with ageing, urbanisation and lifestyle change

Air pollution raises risk of eye infection, other ocular problems: Doctors

Solid particles irritate and scratch the eye's surface, while liquid particles carry chemicals that mix with tears and weaken their natural protection, the doctor said

Tylenol pregnancy study contradicts Trump's claims on link with autism

The Lancet paper comes after the Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue Inc.'s Tylenol to autism in September and advised pregnant women to avoid the drug

From coughs to care: What we get wrong about pneumonia in children

When pneumonia is dismissed as "just a bad cold" or assumed that "antibiotics will fix it", crucial time can be lost. A pulmonologist explains what parents need to know

VEXAS syndrome: When inflammation defies treatment and routine tests

First described in 2020, VEXAS syndrome links genetics, inflammation and blood disorders and is forcing doctors to rethink how treatment-resistant inflammation is diagnosed