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Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man have voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members in favor, citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has authorized the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, with volunteers to receive initial doses within weeks as the outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report criticizes the UK government’s pandemic procurement of personal protective equipment, finding nearly £10 billion was wasted on supplies for NHS workers.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research shows people aged 60 and over face dangerous heat stress at significantly lower temperatures than younger adults, with older populations projected to experience increasingly frequent heat-related health crises.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A personalised vaccine combined with an immunotherapy drug extended cancer-free survival in high-risk melanoma patients during a trial, marking a potential advance in cancer treatment.
NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer
NHS England will offer free home testing kits to millions of women who have missed cervical cancer screening appointments, aiming to increase participation rates and help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
CDC releases latest life expectancy data
Life expectancy for Americans born in 2024 reached 79 years, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and increasing 0.6 years from 2023, driven by declines in Covid deaths and unintentional injuries.
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the U.S. this year, both people unvaccinated
Pennsylvania reported the first two measles deaths in the United States this year, both involving unvaccinated residents from Lancaster County. The deaths mark part of a surge in measles cases across the country.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
Nutritionists advise adjusting eating and drinking habits during heatwaves, recommending water-rich foods, protein sources that require less cooking, and increased hydration while maintaining proper fluid intake.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Oxford University research indicates that elevated temperatures can trigger anxiety and mental health issues. One person with agoraphobia describes how heat intensifies her symptoms and creates feelings of isolation.
Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye experts warn people to watch for vision damage from Wednesday’s eclipse, including blurred vision and sensitivity to light. Around 70 people suffered eye damage from the 1999 UK eclipse.
Men are turning to penis fillers, but are they safe?
Penis filler procedures are gaining popularity among men seeking girth enhancement, but medical professionals warn of serious risks including infection and tissue damage from botched treatments.
I was abused as a child – and thought I had healed. Then I began drinking in lockdown
Dr. Frank Spinelli, a sexual abuse survivor and author, struggled with hidden alcohol dependence during lockdown after initially believing he had healed from childhood trauma inflicted by his Boy Scout leader.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A King’s College London neuroscience professor has withdrawn support for a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD, claiming it misrepresented her views and could encourage parents to stop medicating their children.
FDA plans to regulate generative AI
The FDA is developing a regulatory framework for medical devices using generative artificial intelligence, seeking to provide clarity to the healthcare industry on oversight of this emerging technology.
Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol
A cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State drew national headlines, but research shows cocaine use among young adults has declined over the past five years, with alcohol remaining the most prevalent substance on campuses.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A comprehensive review of 1,744 clinical trials found that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly improve physical function, pain, mental health, and bone density in people with musculoskeletal disorders.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
The NHS is offering free HPV self-testing kits to nearly four million women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments, enabling them to test for the virus at home.
How Trump’s cuts are reshaping America’s health system
Republican-led cuts to Medicaid funding and insurance subsidies are forcing rural health systems, particularly in Maine, to reshape operations through service consolidations, closures, and increased telehealth adoption.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting multiple coronaviruses, marking the first time such a vaccine component was created by artificial intelligence and tested in humans.
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