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Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, with nearly 90,000 doses already administered following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug offered small fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers note it is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new type 1 diabetes treatment called teplizumab that can delay disease onset for years, alongside expanded screening efforts to identify at-risk individuals.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Patients report severe pain during routine womb examinations, prompting calls for improved pain relief options and informed consent similar to colonoscopy procedures.
Vaping could lead to health harm in children and young people, doctors warn
Medical experts warn that vaping poses health risks to children and young people, citing associations with respiratory problems and other harms, and urge stronger government restrictions.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection called Onswik could replace daily injections for type 2 diabetes patients, potentially reducing annual injections by 86%, pending regulatory approval.
Can reclassifying muscle dysmorphia unlock better care for boys and men?
Muscle dysmorphia, a condition predominantly affecting males characterized by obsessive focus on building muscle, may need reclassification as an eating disorder to improve diagnosis and treatment access, according to experts.
Reduce protein to increase longevity? Nutrition experts say that’s a bad idea
Nutrition experts warn that a recent review paper proposing protein restriction for longevity lacks convincing evidence and could endanger older adults, sedentary individuals, and those taking GLP-1 medications.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
An AI receptionist called Emma is struggling to understand patients with broad Yorkshire accents at GP surgeries, frustrating some residents who abandon booking attempts, according to a local health watchdog.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have called off strikes scheduled to begin Monday after the government presented a new pay offer that the BMA will submit to members for a vote.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests that current GP guidelines in England miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of referral criteria.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between ages 45 and 65 was associated with nearly 13 additional years free from dementia.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Extreme heat waves are driving a surge in emergency department visits and health complications, with falls among elderly people and dehydration-related injuries becoming increasingly common during high-temperature periods.
They grew up with disability rights. Now, they’re fighting to keep them
Siblings who grew up under disability rights protections now worry those safeguards are being challenged as the Department of Justice shifts its enforcement position on a key Supreme Court decision.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, promising women should not feel pressured into an ‘ideal birth’ experience and announcing binding national standards to address systemic failures.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers plan to cut services and reduce staff positions in 2026-27, affecting millions across England seeking care amid rising demand.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 injured in e-scooter crashes since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during recent heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff, according to NHS data.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children in London whose lung growth had been stunted by air pollution showed significant recovery after an ultra low emission zone was introduced in 2019, a study of over 3,400 primary school children found.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Hospital workers nationwide are striking over rising workplace violence, citing inadequate staffing and training. Healthcare workers face seven times higher injury rates from violent incidents than the general population.
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