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A viewpoint published by Chief Healthcare Executive argues that artificial intelligence is already transforming medical practice, and that medical education needs to change accordingly. The piece calls on educators to rethink how future doctors are trained so they can work alongside AI tools. It adds to a growing debate among healthcare leaders about whether curricula are keeping pace with rapid technological change in clinical settings.

Dr Sean O'Mara, a physician and attorney focused on health and performance, has published what he calls the only carnivore diet guide you will ever need, laying out the all-meat eating approach in full. The guide has drawn over 130,000 likes as interest in meat-only diets for weight loss and performance continues to grow, alongside ongoing debate among nutrition experts about the diet's safety and long-term effects.

The South China Morning Post reports on the hidden risks of combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western prescription drugs. The piece highlights concerns that herbal remedies can interact with pharmaceuticals, altering their effectiveness or causing harmful side effects, particularly when patients do not tell their doctors about everything they are taking. It calls for greater awareness among patients and practitioners about these potential interactions.

Italian politician Alessandro Di Battista, speaking on La7, revealed he fell ill due to an edema caused by a tumor that doctors had identified. He said he will now begin treatment but added that he rejects what he called the 'warrior' rhetoric often used around illness. His comments have prompted widespread interest and reactions in Italy.

A group of Republican-led states has filed a lawsuit targeting so-called shield laws, the state-level protections that allow doctors in states like New York and Massachusetts to prescribe abortion pills by telemedicine to patients in states where abortion is restricted. The suits test whether one state's laws can shield providers from enforcement actions by another, escalating the legal battle over medication abortion after the Dobbs decision.

At a rally in Ohio, Donald Trump described his daily aspirin routine, saying he takes a larger dose than his doctors recommend and calling it a 'monster' aspirin. He made the remarks while discussing his health, drawing attention and comment given his age and his status as a leading political figure. Observers debated the medical wisdom of exceeding recommended doses and what the disclosure says about transparency around his health.

A PhD project funded by Spain's FPU 2026 programme is examining why some animal species cope with human-driven environmental change while others decline. The research, titled 'Cognitive buffering in an increasingly altered planet: from neurons to populations', will connect brain mechanisms with population-level outcomes, aiming to explain differences in species' persistence across rapidly transforming habitats.

A new study reported by ABC News finds that insomnia is associated with a higher risk of several major health problems, including dementia, stroke and suicide, along with other serious conditions. The findings add to growing evidence that chronic sleep problems are not just a quality-of-life issue but a significant warning sign for long-term physical and mental health, prompting renewed calls for doctors to take sleep complaints seriously.

Physicians are recommending that children receive the MMR vaccine earlier than routinely scheduled as a measles outbreak spreads. The call reflects concern that the first dose, normally given at 12 to 15 months, may be delayed in affected areas. Doctors stress that early vaccination offers protection for infants and helps curb further spread of the highly contagious virus.

Real Rebel Radio, an independent internet station, is currently playing "Call The Doctor" by JJ Cale, the Oklahoma-born songwriter known for his laid-back blend of blues, rock and country. The station shared the track with listeners through its live pop-up player, inviting fans to tune in.

Health experts say now is the ideal time to protect yourself from influenza, urging people to get vaccinated ahead of the peak of flu season. The Washington Post highlighted the advice, noting that early-season vaccination offers the best defense as respiratory illness activity rises. Doctors are encouraging families, including parents of young children, to book shots before cases climb further in the coming weeks.

In Geneva, Yasmin Al-Bursh addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council, wife of Palestinian doctor Adnan Al-Bursh, who died in Israeli custody. She called for international pressure on Israeli authorities to release his body and those of more than 1,700 other Palestinians being held, so families can bury their dead. Her appeal adds to growing calls at the UN over treatment of Palestinian detainees and the return of remains.

Anatoly Kashpirovsky, the Soviet-era television psychic who became famous across the USSR in the late 1980s for his televised mass hypnosis sessions, has died at home at the age of 87. According to the SHOT news outlet, the cause of death was acute heart failure; relatives called an ambulance but doctors could not save him.

Rural Nebraska is losing doctors as physicians retire or leave and replacements grow scarce, the Flatwater Free Press reports. In the same roundup, the outlet highlights firefighting drones being tested and a longtime umpire calling his last strike. The package draws attention to labor shortages in rural healthcare and public safety, and to the people stepping in or stepping away.

The widow of Palestinian doctor Adnan Al-Bursh, who died in Israeli custody, addressed the UN Human Rights Council, calling for international pressure on Israel to release the bodies of deceased Palestinian detainees it continues to withhold. Her appeal adds to ongoing calls by rights groups for accountability and the return of remains to families for burial.

Jamaica's Industrial Disputes Tribunal says it remains committed to delivering reasoned and fair rulings, responding to calls by doctors urging it to issue a delayed ruling. The tribunal's statement, reported by IRIE FM, comes as the doctors await a decision central to their dispute, prompting public debate over how long the tribunal is taking to resolve the matter.