Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Tylenol manufacturer amid Trump’s pressure campaign

The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration has promoted unproven claims linking Tylenol use to autism. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol on Tuesday, alleging the companies irresponsibly marketed the medicine to pregnant women despite risks to children. At the center of the lawsuit is the claim that … Read more

Over 1,200 health leaders call for swift passage of UK tobacco and vapes bill

Experts publish letter as peers prepare to scrutinise draft legislation six months after its second Commons reading More than 1,200 public health leaders have called for the tobacco and vapes bill to be passed swiftly through parliament to “protect future generations”. They said in a cross-party letter that the “gamechanging” measures outlined were “far too … Read more

NHS leaders warn of longer waiting times if demand for extra £3bn not met

Key Labour pledge under threat as health service faces costs from redundancies, strikes and rising drug prices NHS bosses are seeking an emergency injection of £3bn to cover unexpected costs and have warned ministers that without it patients will wait longer for treatment and hospitals will start rationing care. Their move presents a fresh problem … Read more

Republicans aren’t negotiating an Obamacare extension yet. But they’re getting ready.

The discussions surround how to structure and advance an extension of key insurance subsidies before the end of the year. Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are quietly ramping up talks within their senior ranks and with White House officials over how to structure and advance a potential extension of key Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies … Read more

New 1-day surgery removes cancer and reconstructs the breast in the same operation

The procedure combines a mastectomy and reconstruction. ByDr. Cyrus Mowdawalla October 14, 2025, 6:59 AM However, those with larger breast sizes may have variation in their breast size post-surgery and should discuss their expectations with their doctors. This differs from the usual approach, where reconstruction is often delayed until after the mastectomy has healed or … Read more

Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

What’s the item? Health care How has the price changed since before the pandemic? U.S. health care is the most expensive in the developed world, and it’s getting worse. The average annual premium for an employer-based health insurance plan for a family of four was more than $25,500 last year, according to the health policy … Read more

‘Chasing the ideal gut’: poop-tracking cameras claim to give health insights. Are they necessary?

Products like Dekoda can run up to $600 and photograph your every bowel movement – but who owns that data? ou can buy a smart ring to track your sleep activity or a smartwatch to monitor your heartbeat, so perhaps it makes sense that health tech’s next frontier has come for your toilet. Behold: Dekoda, … Read more

Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests

Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular disease Older people who only walk 4,000 daily steps once a week still reduce their risk of dying early by a quarter, a study suggests. Staying active is known to bring a wide range of health benefits. But many people in … Read more

Experts hail ‘remarkable’ success of electronic implant in restoring sight

Sight of 84% of people with form of age-related macular degeneration restored after being fitted with device An electronic eye implant half the thickness of a human hair has helped people with incurable sight loss to see again, opening up a potential “new era” in tackling blindness. Doctors who implanted the sim card-shaped prosthetic devices … Read more