11 h. ago Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears

Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of monthThe US Senate on Thursday rejected competing proposals to address the imminent expiration of subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, greatly increasing the chances that healthcare costs will soon rise to unaffordable levels for millions of Americans.The votes, part of a deal brokered between Republican majority leader John Thune and the Democratic senators who agreed to reopen the government after a historically long shutdown last month, came as premium tax credits for an estimated 21.8 million enrollees of the plans are set to expire at the end of the month. Health policy research group KFF estimates that annual premiums will more than double if the subsidies are allowed to expire. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago One in five young people now use mental health services by age 18

New research shows a fourfold increase in the numbers of young people using specialist mental health care in the last two decades

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30 h. ago Republicans barrel toward health care cliff while Democrats claim messaging war victory: ‘The American public knows’

AOC tells The Independent 'We've won the discourse with the American people and understanding what we were fighting for and why'

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32 h. ago Johnson reveals House GOP won’t allow extension of Obamacare subsidies, leaving 24M Americans at risk

This comes as the Senate tees up a vote on its plan for its own health care bill

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35 h. ago Trump administration confirms it will buy fleet of six Boeing 737 planes to carry out deportations – US politics live

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson says almost $140m contract to buy planes will ‘allow ICE to operate more effectively’House speaker Mike Johnson said today that he has yet to see the video of the boat strike that has been the subject of intense scrutiny and accusations of war crimes.The Republican speaker said he missed the classified briefing with Hegseth and Rubio this week because he was working with House GOP lawmakers on their emerging health care proposals. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Almost one in five A&E patients cared for in corridors – worst time of the week and map revealed

NHS A&E patients now have a one in five chance of being treated in a corridor or waiting room, a “shameful” study reveals. Data from 165 emergency departments across the UK show the areas and time of the week where your risk of “corridor care” is highest. Across Britain an estimated 18 per cent of...

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56 h. ago One US state is found to have Alzheimer’s ‘hot spots.’ What it reveals about America’s health care

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 7 million Americans — a number that’s expected to double by 2060

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5 d. ago Young people on benefits to be helped into jobs with £820 million boost

The cash includes funding for training and work experience in construction, hospitality, and health and social care for 350,000 young people on universal credit

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6 d. ago How to get the right care in the right place whether it’s for flu, sickness or a minor injury

WINTER is always a challenging time of year for the NHS with an increase of winter viruses and bugs hitting Scots. And to ease pressure on over-burdened services, health service experts are urging people to use the service that’s right for them. That way, everyone can keep well and get the care they need quickly,...

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6 d. ago Meghan Markle slammed for 'hypocrisy' after 'intensive care' health update on dad

Thomas Markle Sr, 81, is stable in intensive care following emergency surgery in Cebu, but the Duchess of Sussex has reportedly not made contact with her estranged father

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7 d. ago Megan Markle's family give health update on dad as he remains in intensive care

Thomas Markle has suffered two heart attacks and a stroke in recent years, and has undergone a three-hour operation after being taken into intensive care

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7 d. ago Stark warning for NHS over drop in number of international nurses coming to UK

The health and care system has relied on international recruitment ‘for generations’ with experts warning that plans to tighten visa rules and cut immigration could ‘deepen’ workforce shortages

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7 d. ago Why Wes Streeting is unlikely to fulfil his promise to end corridor care

Experts have said that the health secretary’s welcome ambition to end ‘corridor care’ is all-but impossible if the government wants the NHS to make strides on hitting its raft of other targets

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7 d. ago Yuki Tsunoda breaks silence after losing Red Bull seat despite Max Verstappen claim

Yuki Tsunoda has broken his silence after it was announced he was axed by Red Bull and would not have a seat on the 2026 F1 grid by posting an emotional message despite making a bold Max Verstappen claim

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8 d. ago The most recent health and care services in Greater Manchester inspected by watchdogs

One inspection was prompted by 'concerns about the quality of care', while another service was praised for major improvements

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8 d. ago Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care

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8 d. ago Wes Streeting announces Labour will ‘end corridor care’ in NHS hospitals by 2029

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Labour will end NHS corridor care after nurses told of being powerless as patients spent hours slowly dying on trolleys in busy A&Es

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8 d. ago Collaborative approach to increase vaccine uptake in Lanarkshire social care workforce

By working together, local health and social care partners are making it easier than ever for staff to get protected and keep the people they care for safe this winter.

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8 d. ago Scott McTominay's message to Man Utd, Erik ten Hag disappointment, Sir Alex Ferguson claim

Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been in fine form since moving to Italy and has made his feelings clear on his transfer to Serie A giants Napoli

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8 d. ago Meghan fawns over UK Xmas traditions, reveals new detail about kids & shares cringe banter with Harry in Netflix special

MEGHAN Markle hosts an all-girl pyjama party on her Netflix holiday special before serving up hubby Harry's most hated meal. The latest episode of the much derided cookery show 'With Love, Meghan' was released today. In the holiday special Meg, 44, tries to introduce the humble Christmas cracker to the American public. And Meg makes...

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