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New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following two legionnaires’ disease outbreaks that killed multiple residents and sickened over 100 people across the city.
One rural hospital offers hope amid nationwide rural maternity ward closures
United Hospital District in rural Minnesota is reversing a nationwide trend of labor and delivery closures, delivering 178 babies in 2025 through cross-training staff and building community relationships.
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak
A Pennsylvania coroner confirmed two measles-related infant deaths last month, with measles directly causing one death. The cases have become the center of political controversy involving federal health officials.
Got a migraine, acne or ear infection? Go to your chemist first
England is expanding its pharmacy treatment program to include five additional common conditions like migraines, acne, and ear infections, allowing patients to receive on-the-spot care without visiting their GP.
‘My cancer spread while I waited 128 days for an op’: The cost of England’s care gap
England’s cancer treatment waiting times have worsened despite government targets, with only 71.2% of patients starting treatment within 62 days, down from 71.9%, as thousands face months-long delays.
Trump officials say AI will help save rural health care. Some leaders in the field don’t believe it
Rural health care leaders express skepticism about artificial intelligence solving systemic financial challenges, despite Trump administration promises that AI could help address nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the coming decade.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and people over 65.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following strikes by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The University of Oxford has begun the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared in May. The trial will test the vaccine on 50 healthy UK adults, with doses expected to be administered within weeks.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year study of over 132,000 people in Denmark suggests statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with earlier treatment showing greater protective effects.
Support for disability benefits ‘remarkably strong’ report finds
A new British Social Attitudes survey found strong public support for disability benefits, with nearly half of respondents backing increased spending even if it meant higher taxes, and fewer than one in ten favoring cuts.
Telemedicine company offers GLP-1s for addiction
Telemedicine company Quel announced it is launching as the first platform built around GLP-1 medications for addiction treatment, available in 41 states and extending from a program tested at Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS leaders warn autism and ADHD care risks collapse due to soaring costs and unregulated private provider expansion, as spending in some regions multiplies tenfold within months.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are posing as men to purchase testosterone from online pharmacies due to difficulties obtaining NHS prescriptions, according to menopause specialists concerned about inconsistent access and health risks.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
A&E attendances by children aged six to 17 for mental health crises rose 36% between 2019 and 2025, with some patients waiting over 12 hours, NHS doctors warn.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test being trialled by the NHS detected more than nine in ten cases of bladder cancer in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard to reduce delays and their cascading effects on work and finances.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial funded by the British Heart Foundation found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered may safely discontinue long-term heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An NHS trust is launching a clinical trial testing an experimental Alzheimer’s drug on symptom-free people at risk of developing dementia to determine if the condition can be prevented.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health charities have failed to acknowledge violence risks from some people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mind’s chief executive, ahead of conclusions from a major public inquiry.
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
A Louisiana legal challenge seeks to end telehealth access to abortion pills nationwide, threatening recent gains in states like Arizona where doctors have begun offering remote medication abortion services.
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