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Howard Buten, a college dropout from Detroit, juggled three extraordinary lives.In one, he was a tender, clumsy and wordless red-nosed clown named Buffo. He sold out theaters around the world. Critics compared him to Charlie Chaplin and Harpo Marx.In...

Medicare announced Friday that it has selected 15 drugs, including the hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, as well as some blockbuster cancer medications and other drugs, for its second round of price...

Getty ImagesHowever, charities say the policy can make people with eating disorders feel more anxious about food, which could trigger a relapse.Milly Goldsmith, 27, a lifestyle influencer from London, struggled with anorexia nervosa and body dysmorphia from the age...

MARTIN MCQUADE / BBCThe two whistleblowers have described unsafe care while working at both of the units.One experienced clinical staff member, currently at Leeds and who has asked to remain anonymous, told us the service is "completely broken" with...

Lisa McHughHallie caught RSV again just four weeks after being discharged from hospital."Thankfully, we were more prepared this time. We knew what to watch out for. We knew how to treat her. And thankfully, her symptoms weren't as bad...

UnitedHealth Group reported on Thursday that it earned less than expected this past quarter, citing higher medical costs and pressure on its insurance division at a time when the company is still reeling from the shocking murder of a...

Companies say they are working to update their products to comply with the Food and Drug Administration's decision Wednesday to ban the artificial food dye Red 3, after the agency said it was revoking the additive's authorization over concerns...

Emergency service teams, local councils and government officials will take part in a full, multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise, to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.The test, which is likely to take place in the autumn, will...

ChatGPT is taking a big step towards becoming your go-to digital assistant with its new Tasks feature. With it, you can set reminders...

Following the excesses of the holidays, many of us have opted for a Dry January. One reader tells me...