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Burnham launches £48m dementia research push
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces major partnership to accelerate dementia research, backed by government and private funding.
The Independent · 1m
Burnham pledges £48m dementia research push
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces major partnership to accelerate dementia research following his father's death from Alzheimer's.
The Independent · 1m
Sugary Drinks Out of Schools
Public health groups urge cross-party support to ban sugary drinks in schools and ECE centres.
RNZ · 1m
Tamil Nadu expands gold ring scheme for migrant mothers
The state relaxes eligibility rules for its newborn gold gift to include children born to Tamil Nadu women who moved away after marriage.
The Hindu · 1m
Patty Murray Forms Public Health Working Group
Senator Murray launches group to fix CDC from political interference.
Seattletimes · 1m
National cuts foreign aid to boost health funding
National pledges to redirect foreign aid savings for cancer screenings and medicines.
RNZ · 1m
Specialist pain doctors call for free shingles vaccine
Pain specialists urge free shingles vaccine for New Zealanders over 65.
RNZ · 1m
The free doctor visit that isn't free
The Affordable Care Act promised Americans one free annual checkup. Millions are being billed anyway.
Vox · 5m
10 million face Medicaid loss in 100 days
New work requirements kick in January 1st, and advocates are racing to help people understand what they need to do to keep coverage.
NBC News · 1m
Trump's health picks face Senate scrutiny
Senators grill nominees for surgeon general and other top health positions in confirmation hearings.
NPR · 1m
Malaysia's public hospitals brace for the insurance squeeze
Health premiums are climbing up to 20 per cent a year, and the Health Ministry is already modelling where those patients will go.
Malay Mail · 1m
NIH Quietly Agrees to Fund Pentagon Biodefense Research
A decade-long agreement transfers NIH health funding to the military for biodefense research that NIH leadership previously rejected.
Ars Technica · 1m
