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Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

By Ed Chatterton A man who thought his stomach pain was due to gallstones died eight months later after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Michael Armishaw, 43, had first blamed his sickness and stomach pain on just being a stomach bug after falling ill last August. But after his symptoms

Study finds extra daily steps slashes post-surgery risks

Study finds extra daily steps slashes post-surgery risks

By Stephen Beech Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day after surgery helps patients recover quicker, according to a new study. Researchers found that each additional 1,000 steps a patient takes after going under the knife reduces the risk of complications as well as lowering the chance of

'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases

'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases

As evening falls in Fiji's capital, a steady stream of people approaches a makeshift clinic that is a first line of defence against one of the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemics. In the South Pacific nation -- a popular tourist destination of just under a million people

Doctors warn CMS proposal could weaken colorectal cancer screening standards

(The Center Square) – Doctors have voiced concerns about a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would expand Medicare coverage for some colorectal cancer screening tests. The proposal would allow for coverage of non-invasive, blood-based tests under new national standards if they meet specific

Hantavirus cases on ship sharpen focus on travel health as cruise season ramps up

Confirmed and suspected hantavirus cases aboard the Dutch ship MV Hondius off Cape Verde that have resulted in multiple deaths draw new attention to how illness can spread during travel, just as cruise ships head into one of their busiest periods on record. The situation remains under investigation, but it

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime

A 35-year-old Kentucky woman was arrested in late 2025, accused of taking abortion pills that she ordered online. The gestational age and status of the pregnancy is unknown. But Kentucky, like the majority of Southern states that contain Appalachian counties, has a complete abortion ban. Mifepristone is a

Colorado legislators back psychedelic drug research

Lawmakers, Trump call for efforts to research ibogaine's potential for treating mental health, substance abuse