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Euronewspolitics16 hrs ago
Doctors Without Borders says attacks damaged Ukraine healthcare facilities between 2022 and 2025
MSF documented more than 20 attacks on its facilities from April 2022 to December 2025. The WHO recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare across Ukraine in the same period, resulting in 224 deaths and 902 injuries.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Activists Unfurl Palestinian Flag on Tower Bridge Calling for Release of Detained Gaza Doctor
Pro-Palestine activists displayed a giant Palestinian flag and banner on London's Tower Bridge on July 12. The demonstration called for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, a Gaza hospital director held by Israel for more than 500 days.
zerohedge.comworld1 day ago
Chinese semiconductor researcher dies by suicide in Michigan day after US federal interview
Wang Danhao, 31, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, died by suicide in Ann Arbor. His ashes reached his mother in China nearly four months later. The death followed an interview by US federal law enforcement the previous day.
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tvinsider.comworld4 days ago
Reality star Cristina Sanz dies at 36 after cardiac arrest
Cristina Sanz, a cast member on the A&E series “Born This Way,” died Monday morning at age 36. Her family said she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at her day program and was taken to a hospital, where doctors could not stabilize her heart.
en.antaranews.comai4 days ago
Survey finds 25 percent of U.S. adults use AI for medical advice due to cost
A survey of 1,250 adults shows one in four Americans consult AI chatbots for health questions because they cannot afford doctor visits. The same poll found higher rates among younger adults and lower-income respondents.
winnipegfreepress.comscience4 days ago
Italian Region Continues Cuban Doctors Program Despite U.S. Pressure
Calabria continues to employ more than 200 Cuban medical staff in its hospitals. The program has drawn visits from U.S. officials seeking alternatives.
Nbc Newsworld5 days ago
U.N. inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor held by Israel
A United Nations inquiry and experts called for the immediate release of a Palestinian doctor held in Israeli custody for 18 months, citing concerns over his health. The doctor is described as facing imminent risk of death while in detention.
en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
State Asks High Court to Dismiss Petition Seeking Release of Detained Gazan Doctors
The state requested dismissal after reviews found continued legal grounds for holding the doctors. It rejected arguments from Physicians for Human Rights Israel that the detentions should end.
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washingtonpost.comworld5 days ago
Berlin Court Sentences Doctor to Life in Prison for Killing 15 Patients Without Consent
A Berlin court convicted 41-year-old palliative care physician Johannes M. of murdering 15 patients by administering lethal medication without consent. The ruling included a lifetime ban from practicing medicine and a finding of serious guilt.
Propublicapolitics5 days ago
Washington Medical Commission Sent No Press Releases on Doctor Allegations for Nine Months Despite Legal Requirement
A ProPublica and KUOW review found the Washington Medical Commission often waited months to issue required press releases about formal allegations against doctors, including cases involving sexual misconduct and patient exams.
thequint.comworld5 days ago
Verdict Expected in Berlin Doctor’s Trial on Charges of Killing 15 Patients
A 41-year-old palliative care doctor from Berlin faces judgment on charges of murdering 15 patients using sedative cocktails and setting fires to hide evidence. AFP reported the details of the case.
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jpost.comworld6 days ago
Israeli High Court Reviews Petition on Detained Gazan Doctors
Israel's Supreme Court is weighing a petition to release several Gazan medical personnel held in custody. The case centers on doctors captured during operations in Gaza and still held without formal charges.
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politics6 days ago
Germany to Require Medical Certificate from First Day of Illness
Germany will end the three-day grace period for calling in sick without a doctor's note. Officials say the change aims to reduce absenteeism and support economic growth. Several other European countries maintain different rules on certificates and pay.
Al Jazeeraworld7 days ago
UN group calls for release of detained Gaza doctor, Israel has not commented
A UN human rights body on July 6 demanded the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safia, held without charge since December 2024. The group cited violations of international human rights standards and reports of daily abuse.
world7 days ago
Gaza doctor held 18 months without charge shows severe injuries after prison transfer
A Gaza physician met his lawyer on 2 July and displayed breathing difficulty, weakness, and visible injuries after transfer to an underground Israeli facility. The lawyer reported the detainee expressed fear for his life and described daily beatings. A separate incident involved…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld8 days ago
Australia Completes Audit of Medical Training Curriculums at 123 Institutions
A nationwide review examined more than 8,000 courses at institutions that train doctors, nurses and allied-health practitioners. The audit, finished last year, will guide possible updates on how sex and gender differences are taught.
deadline.comworld8 days ago
Israel Academy Awards Fourteen Adams Fellowships to Doctoral Researchers
The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities awarded fourteen Adams Fellowships during its annual seminar on Tuesday. Recipients will receive up to four years of funding for research in science and engineering fields.
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unicornriot.ninjaworld8 days ago
NGO report examines internal culture at Doctors Without Borders regarding Israel
A report from a nongovernmental organization describes antisemitism, antizionism, and hostility as deeply rooted within Doctors Without Borders. The document reviews internal staff conversations and the experiences of Jewish staff members.
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Al Jazeeraworld8 days ago
Palestinian doctor held without charge has life-threatening condition
Elyas Abu Safia said his father Hussam Abu Safia can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison. Physicians for Human Rights Israel reported severe injuries and demanded his release.
al-monitor.compolitics8 days ago
Lawyer Says Detained Gaza Doctor's Life in Imminent Danger After Prison Visit
Nasser Odeh reported that Dr. Hussam Abu Safia appeared badly beaten and losing consciousness during a visit at Nitzan Prison. The paediatrician has been held more than 500 days under the Unlawful Combatants Law without charges.
Fortuneai9 days ago
Australian Health Department Notes Both Oversight Gaps and Productivity Gains for AI Scribe Tools
The federal health department highlighted limited oversight and consent issues for AI scribes used by doctors. Usage of the tools nearly doubled in Australia between 2024 and 2025. A regulatory review by the Therapeutic Goods Administration is due in coming months.
thehindu.comworld9 days agoUpdated
France's first detected Ebola case ends with patient recovery and hospital discharge
A doctor who tested positive for Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and left a French hospital. The case marked the first time French authorities detected the virus on national territory.
dohanews.coworld9 days ago
Yemeni Hospitals Rely on Foreign Doctors as Local Staff Shortages Continue
Ahmed Nagi and Taha Nabil in Taiz governorate face barriers to treatment for liver and eye conditions. Broader data show widespread gaps in Yemen's medical system and recruitment of foreign doctors.
bleedingcool.combusiness9 days ago
Germany to Require Doctor's Note on First Day of Illness and Ease Firing of Top Earners
The German government will require a doctor's note on the first day of illness as part of a reform package negotiated by the Christian Democratic Union and Social Democrat parties. The measures also raise the retirement age and ease hiring and firing rules, with passage expected…
news.sky.comtechnology10 days ago
President posts AI video featuring deepfake clips of celebrities
A video posted on Truth Social showed the president in a doctor costume alongside altered clips of several public figures discussing a condition labeled Trump Derangement Syndrome. One of the individuals featured responded publicly with criticism of the president.
comicbook.comscience10 days ago
Germany to Require Doctor's Note on First Day of Illness
The coalition government announced changes to sick-leave rules that will require workers to obtain a doctor's note on the first day of illness. The measure ends a pandemic-era policy allowing phone certificates and applies to all employers.
680news.comworld10 days ago
Oregon Hospital Renews Contract with Local ER Doctors Group Before Court Ruling
A hospital system dropped plans to replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with ApolloMD after the local group challenged the move under Oregon's 2025 corporate practice of medicine law. The case ended without a court ruling when the hospital renewed its agreement with the independen…
The Guardiantechnology11 days ago
President posts AI video depicting himself treating critics
President Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media Thursday showing him as a doctor treating celebrities for a fictional condition. The video used fabricated footage of several actors who have criticized the president.
nypost.compolitics11 days ago
Germany Requires Doctor's Note on First Day of Illness
Workers must now submit a medical certificate from the first day of illness to receive paid sick leave. The policy replaces an earlier rule that allowed up to six weeks of paid sick leave without a note.
cnet.comai11 days ago
FDA Clears Diabetes App That Uses AI Chatbot for Treatment Advice
UpDoc received FDA clearance in December for its diabetes management app and announced the approval in late June. The app uses an LLM-based chatbot interface to deliver doctor-defined treatment instructions.
realitytea.comtechnology11 days ago
President posts AI video depicting himself as doctor treating celebrities
The video shows AI-generated versions of several celebrities describing symptoms and receiving advice from a recreated presidential figure. It ends with instructions to avoid certain media and adopt specific habits.
world12 days ago
Venezuelan doctors report medical shortages after twin earthquakes
Doctors in Venezuela said Wednesday they fear untreated injuries and overwhelmed hospitals will widen a medical crisis following two major earthquakes. The statement comes as rescue teams continue search operations in affected areas.
Washington Examinerpolitics12 days agoUpdated
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. Returns to House Floor After Months-Long Absence for Depression Treatment
The New Jersey Republican disclosed his diagnosis upon returning June 30 after nearly four months away. He said doctors recommended inpatient treatment that kept him from voting on more than 100 measures.
news.sky.comscience14 days agoUpdated
Resident doctors in England vote to accept government pay offer
A majority of BMA members voted to accept the deal covering pay rises and training posts. Strikes that began in 2023 will now conclude across England.
theconversation.comscience14 days ago
Portugal National Health Service Signs Contract with Sword Health for AI Virtual Physical Therapy
Portugal’s National Health Service contracted Sword Health this month to deliver AI-supported virtual physical therapy to the country’s full population of 10 million. Patients gain unlimited access after a doctor referral.
slate.comworld14 days ago
Nigerian Resident Doctors Extend Pay Ultimatum Four Weeks While Noting Progress by Some States
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors gave the federal government another four weeks to address unpaid allowances and training funds. The group declared an industrial dispute after its June 27 virtual meeting.
livemint.comworld14 days ago
Japanese Facilities Add Sanitary Bins to Men’s Restrooms
More facilities in Japan are installing sanitary disposal boxes in men’s restrooms to serve men using incontinence pads and adult diapers. The Japan Times reported June 29 that the bins are frequently mistaken for ordinary trash receptacles. A Nagasaki citizens’ group began promo…
world16 days ago
Study Examines Rare Delayed Lilliputian Hallucinations Linked to Culinary Mushroom
A study published last month in Mycologia examined how Lanmaoa asiatica induces hallucinations of miniature people. nypost.com reported on the research by University of Utah postdoctoral student Colin Domnauer.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govworld16 days ago
Study of 40 Doctors Reports Care Delays for Some Pregnancy Complications in Nine States with Abortion Bans
A study published June 22, 2026, by five researchers found that total abortion bans in nine states are causing doctors to delay treatment for early pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy and maternal illness. Pregnant women in those states face nearly twice the mortality risk, with Bl…
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TechCrunchai16 days ago
Man Uses AI Model to Help Interpret Ambiguous PET Scan After Lymphoma Chemotherapy
A patient diagnosed with rare non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma gathered multiple medical opinions and fed scan data into Claude to resolve an ambiguous final PET result. The model identified thymus rebound with high probability, later confirmed by a fourth doctor.
cointelegraph.comworld16 days ago
Philippine Regulatory Commission Suspends Doctor for Six Months
The Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine suspended a licensed physician's certificate for six months after finding her statements about healthcare workers violated the medical code of ethics. The board said the doctor may resume practice after serving the suspension and fili…
Euronewsworld17 days ago
Greece Approves Two-Year Mission Sending Doctor Adrianos Golemis to the International Space Station
Euronews reported Greece's decision to send ESA candidate Adrianos Golemis into space over the next two years. The mission will include experiments from Greek research teams and support commercial spaceflight options for Greek citizens.
al-monitor.comworld17 days agoUpdated
Saudi Doctor Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 German Christmas Market Attack
A Saudi doctor identified as Taleb A. received a life sentence on June 26 for killing six people and injuring more than 300 others in a car attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market. The December 2024 incident lasted one minute and four seconds and had been planned for weeks.
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rnz.co.nzscience18 days ago
Senators Introduce Bill to Allow Methadone Prescriptions at Pharmacies, Adding HHS Authority for More Prescribers
Sens. Ed Markey and Rand Paul introduced updated legislation Thursday to let board-certified addiction medicine doctors prescribe methadone for pharmacy pickup. The measure revives a 2023 proposal that cleared a Senate committee but stalled. It also lets HHS designate additional…
ESPNsports19 days agoUpdated
Royals Pitcher Cole Ragans Expected to Undergo Left Elbow Surgery
Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will have surgery to address a left elbow impingement that has kept him out since early May. Manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Ragans will consult another doctor this week to set the procedure and recovery timeline. The 28-year-old…
Euronewsworld17 days agoUpdated
France Reports First Ebola Case in Doctor Returning from Congo Mission
A doctor who returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for Ebola, the first confirmed case in France. The patient was isolated and transferred to a specialized facility, with contact tracing underway and public risk assessed as low.
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Abc Newsscience20 days ago
Texas Doctor Pleads Not Guilty to $89 Million Healthcare Fraud Charges Over Student-Athlete Heart Screens
The Justice Department charged Jason Finkelstein with billing insurers for unnecessary cardiovascular tests and certifying results without review. The alleged scheme ran from 2019 through 2025 and involved two unidentified co-conspirators.
kpbs.orgfinance21 days ago
UK Regulators Suspend 11 Doctors Found Banned Abroad After Losing EU Data Access
William Okanga-Ajwang, 64, worked in Britain despite losing his licence in Poland in January 2021 because the General Medical Council no longer receives EU notifications. The case emerged after a Times investigation identified more than 100 similar instances.
mondoweiss.networld23 days ago
Israeli Court Rejects Release Appeal for Palestinian Doctor Held Without Charges
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, remains in Israeli detention more than 500 days after his December 2024 arrest. No formal charges have been filed and no trial has occurred.
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The Independentworld26 days ago
Brain tissue samples from Scottish soldier returned to grave 85 years after death
Tissue removed by German doctors after Private Donnie MacRae died in 1941 was identified and returned to his Berlin cemetery plot. A service was held this week with two relatives present.
New York Postpolitics26 days ago
Estée Lauder Executive Died After Cosmetic Filler Procedure in February
A senior executive at Estée Lauder died suddenly in February after receiving cosmetic filler injections. Doctors indicated the death may have resulted from an accidental injection into the bloodstream that led to a pulmonary embolism.
thehollywoodgossip.comscience26 days ago
Howie Mandel Describes Childhood Skin Condition and Medical Treatment
Howie Mandel said a sand fly laid larvae under his skin as a child, causing moving bumps that doctors later treated at a dermatology convention. He stated the procedures and subsequent home care left him with lasting trauma. A physician noted that early medical experiences can af…
The Sydney Morning Heraldscience26 days ago
Doctors Report Trauma After Treating Influencer Who Died Following Home Birth
Medical staff at Frankston Hospital described ongoing trauma after attempting to save a woman who died from postpartum hemorrhage following an unassisted home birth. A coronial inquest heard testimony about the incident and rising complications linked to free births.
english.radio.czworld27 days ago
American Doctor Treated for Ebola and Family Return to U.S. as DRC Reports 192 Deaths
Dr. Peter Stafford and his family arrived safely in the United States on Monday after treatment in Germany. The doctor had tested positive while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
thehindu.comworld27 days ago
Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Detention of Gaza Hospital Director
The court upheld the continued detention of Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held without charge since December 2024. He is one of at least 14 doctors from Gaza held under the same law.
news.sky.compolitics27 days ago
Sudan Prime Minister Orders Committee on Doctors’ Issues After Khartoum Meeting
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris met Sudan Doctors Union leaders on 16 June 2026 and ordered a committee to address health insurance, clinic reconstruction and expatriate returns.
yardbarker.comsports27 days ago
Gaethje vs. Topuria stopped in fourth round after referee overruled doctor
Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria when the fight ended before the fifth round after Topuria could not return to his corner. The June 14 event drew criticism of the cageside doctor from Daniel Cormier.
rediff.comscience29 days ago
Employers Route Obesity Drug Access Through Telehealth Firms That Add Extra Requirements
Workers report being steered to telehealth providers that require additional steps before approving GLP-1 prescriptions, even when primary care doctors have already prescribed the drugs.
channel4.compolitics29 days ago
England Resident Doctors Suspend Four-Day Strike After Government Pay Offer
The British Medical Association called off industrial action set for Monday after ministers proposed a 6.6 per cent average pay rise and new training posts. The deal will go to a member ballot in the coming weeks.
thehindu.compolitics30 days ago
China detains U.S. citizen at airport on espionage charges
Chinese authorities detained U Min Zin, a doctoral student at UC Berkeley, at Kunming airport on June 3. The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou received notification of the arrest.