1 hour ago The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors

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2 h. ago Trump live updates: Dozens more Epstein photos, texts and documents released ahead of administration’s deadline for all files

Health Secretary RFK Jr announced move to end gender-affirming care for minors Thursday

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2 h. ago Trump moves to ban hospitals from providing transgender healthcare for children

The Trump administration has acted to ban gender-affirming care for minors across the country.

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2 h. ago Trump administration unveils actions aimed at eliminating gender

Proposal would prohibit Medicaid funds from being used to cover puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical proceduresUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration unveiled new actions aimed at eliminating transition-related medical care for minors across the US on Thursday, referring to such treatments as “sex-rejecting procedures”, a term used by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).As part of the effort, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will initiate a rule-making process that would prevent hospitals from offering puberty blockers, hormone treatments, or surgical procedures to minors if they wish to participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago I’m over useless skincare. But how can I take care of my face?

Enter what I call ‘no-skincare skincare’ – things that support the skin without disturbing itHi Ugly,I used to love skincare, but after reading your articles and noticing how many useless products get produced, I lost faith in it.Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?How should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection?My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work doneI want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions that would effective ban gender-affirming care for minors

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5 h. ago I spoke to a derm about adult acne – these are the three skincare ingredients she recommends

Banish breakouts with these three easy steps

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7 h. ago How council is tackling backlog of important checks on elderly people

Swansea Council has to carry out assessments on people with conditions like dementia who, while in a safe place in a care home, are seen as being deprived of their liberty

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7 h. ago 'I worked with dying people for years, they all regret the same thing'

Bronnie Ware was a carer working in palliative care has opened up on what people say in their final moments

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8 h. ago Child intensive care cases rise as superflu cases flood hospitals

Number of patients admitted to hospital for flu has hit a record for this time of year, NHS data shows

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8 h. ago Shackled, alone and scared: the grim reality for women forced to give birth in prison

Across the world, incarcerated pregnant women are often held in deplorable conditions, leading some to miscarry or give birth alone inside a cell, say campaignersRead more in our Women in prison seriesDina Hernández was 35 weeks pregnant when she was arrested near her home in San Salvador in March 2024. The 28-year-old human rights activist, who was with her five-year-old son, was accused of “illicit association” with gang members and jailed without evidence.Three weeks later, her family received a call from the prison authorities to collect the body of her newborn baby. The cause of death has not been investigated and the family has no idea what happened, or whether Hernández – who is believed to remain in prison – received any postnatal care. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Alison Hammond makes candid confession on ‘lesson’ she’s learnt this year

The TV presenter speaks to Sara Keenan about her revelations on work and taking care of herself

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11 h. ago Tragic dad, 45, died after waiting 34 hours in hospital for antibiotics

The disabled man's mother raised concerns about serious failings in his care

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19 h. ago Hundreds of jobs coming back to UK cities from India following merger of major networks

FOUR hundred jobs are heading back to the UK from India as part of a major recruitment drive for VodafoneThree. Roles will be established in Sheffield and Belfast and come just six months after the mobile network operators merged. The positions will focus on specialist care and sales as part of the firm’s bid to...

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21 h. ago Peter Andre enjoys a day out with wife Emily and daughter Princess at a skincare event after revealing his strict parenting rule

The trio visited the Fairmont Windsor Park clinic to try out the launch of 3D ReFirm, the new celebrity-approved skin-tightening treatment.

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22 h. ago The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care – but it will still be a climb in the Senate

The Speaker received a major black eye after four Republicans sided with Democrats on forcing a vote on extending health care tax credits. But, Eric Garcia writes, any health care bill still needs to get 60 votes in the Senate

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22 h. ago Young Brit fighting for life after catching disease on 'holiday

Gavin Arulnayagam, 24, is currently in intensive care on a ventilator in the Philippines and undergoing costly treatment after contracting Guillain-Barré syndrome, a severe autoimmune disorder

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24 h. ago Four Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidies

Stunning move comes after House Republicans pushed ahead with bill that doesn’t address soaring premiums if Affordable Care Act tax credits expireUS politics live – latest updatesIn a major setback for Mike Johnson and the House GOP, four Republicans have joined with the Democrats to sign a petition forcing a vote on legislation that will extend for three years premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act healthcare plans.The rebellion underscores the nervousness among Republicans over an increase in healthcare costs before the 2026 midterm elections, in which the party will be defending its slim control of the House. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Prem club to 'provide care' for Ethan McLeod's brother as footballer dies in horror crash

The brother of non-league footballer Ethan McLeod, who tragically died in a car crash travelling home from a match, will be ‘provided care’ by his Premier League club

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25 h. ago Top House Democrat demands immediate action to extend Obamacare subsidies after four Republicans help force vote – live

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries calls on Mike Johnson to allow vote on legislation extending Affordable Care Act subsidies before recessFour Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidiesThe Donald Trump-appointed chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, will soon make his first appearance before Congress since sparking an uproar with comments seen as pressuring ABC to temporarily pull comedian Jimmy Kimmel from the air.ABC indefinitely suspended Kimmel’s show over statements he made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which prompted Carr to say that he wanted broadcasters to “take action” on Kimmel, and: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” Continue reading...

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