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Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they’d drink a little less
Rwanda’s popular milk bars face health ministry scrutiny as officials encourage citizens to reduce milk consumption, citing links to obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Hypermobility – the little-known ‘bendy disease’ that causes pain
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder causes joint flexibility, fatigue, and pain but often goes undiagnosed for years. Research shows patients in the UK wait an average of 19 to 21.7 years for diagnosis.
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Juul Labs received FDA approval to sell an updated e-cigarette with optional age-verification technology, marking the company’s first new device launch in over a decade.
NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
The NHS in England will offer free finger-prick cholesterol tests at participating pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84, aiming to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.
A winner, a loser, and a mid-stage signal from a major cardiology research conference
A major cardiology conference in Munich highlighted mixed news, including promising results from an mRNA cancer vaccine and emerging concerns about radiopharmaceutical safety in cancer treatment.
New guidelines on migraine prevention reflect increasing options for patients
New migraine prevention guidelines from major medical societies reflect at least half a dozen medications approved since 2012, particularly CGRP-blocking drugs, offering expanded treatment options for patients.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature ageing and eye damage.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
UK health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs or egg-containing dishes, primarily affecting people who ate at restaurants and catering facilities rather than at home.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey has launched a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Officials and patient advocates say it’s a positive step, though more support remains needed.
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, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-time university students under 25, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced inadequate PPE protection during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of government spending wasted on procurement despite £14.9bn total PPE expenditure.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection called Onswik could replace daily diabetes jabs for hundreds of thousands of people, reducing yearly injections by 86%, pending regulatory approval.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
Patients in South Yorkshire report frustration with an AI GP receptionist called Emma, which struggles to understand broad Yorkshire accents, leading some to abandon appointment booking attempts.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A large UK study found women using hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to non-users.
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program launched in July, with CVS and Walgreens each filling approximately 100,000 prescriptions in less than two months, suggesting substantial demand among eligible beneficiaries.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A study finds involving a patient’s family in mental health treatment reduces psychiatric hospital admissions threefold compared to traditional approaches, though relapse rates remain unchanged.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that costs for ADHD and autism services in England are becoming unsustainable, with spending in some areas increasing tenfold annually as demand surges.
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 over consecutive summers that killed dozens and sickened hundreds of residents.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves stress the body’s systems and pose particular risks to older people, young children, and those with chronic conditions. Health authorities recommend staying hydrated, avoiding peak sun hours, and monitoring vulnerable individuals.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A personalized vaccine combined with an immunotherapy drug extended cancer-free survival in melanoma patients during a trial, though full results remain pending peer review and regulatory approval.
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