The Fed will have to navigate a changing economic landscape with the election of Donald Trump as the next US president. The United States Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, citing a “generally eased” job market and ongoing progress toward its 2% inflation target. In a statement released after a two-day…
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates for the second time this year, lowering them from 5% to 4.75%. This decision by the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) comes as inflation falls below the 2% target, allowing policymakers more flexibility to reduce borrowing costs despite economic uncertainties following the recent autumn Budget. Governor…
As early results roll in from one of the most significant US elections in decades, the impact on UK-US relations becomes clearer. The result will influence the future of the relationship between the US and the UK, now led by its first Labour government in 14 years. Keir Starmer and his team have prepared for…
ManchesterThe General Medical Council (GMC) has again targeted Accuvision, a highly respected clinic operated by Asian doctors, in a deliberate, racially motivated campaign designed to shut it down. Despite top investigative and regulatory bodies—the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the police—conclusively dismissing all allegations against Accuvision as baseless, the GMC has continued its relentless assault,…
There is no right or wrong way to create a strength training routine. However, pairing certain muscle groups together can help make your workouts more efficient. When many people think of working out, they think of aerobic exercises like jogging or biking. These types of exercises are important for strengthening your heart and lungs, but a…
Authorities have identified 24 individuals as suspects in connection with the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. The deaths occurred between 1987 and 2001, with many linked to the over-prescription of opioids. An independent inquiry conducted in 2018 found that more than 450 lives were shortened due to these practices, with…
Portland, Ore. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has released a comprehensive three-year plan aimed at eliminating health inequities across the state, positioning Oregon as the first state to set equity targets in healthcare, the agency announced Tuesday. The 2024-2027 Strategic Plan focuses on addressing health disparities, which OHA defines as differences in health outcomes caused…
Researchers at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have developed a new ovarian cancer model that offers intriguing insights into the origins of serous uterine cancer. A recent study, led by Joe Delaney, Ph.D., and published in Cancer Research Communications, suggests that serous uterine cancer may actually begin in the fallopian tubes, making it metastatic by…
Dry Eye OverviewDry eye is a condition where the eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to dryness and discomfort. Tears play a vital role in maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and clear vision by lubricating the eye, protecting against infections, and washing away…
A new study led by Concordia University researchers has revealed that one-third of adult survivors of childhood cancer experience severe fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), significantly impacting their daily lives. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study involved 229 survivors, finding that 16.6% reported clinically significant FCR, while another 15.7% experienced high FCR. The study’s…