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More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a notable rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s, largely attributed to increasing obesity rates since the pandemic, according to Imperial College London researchers.
More than 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales due to ‘defibrillator deserts’
Research finds over 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators to receive timely help during cardiac arrest, creating significant health access disparities.
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
Major ultra-processed food companies have filed 235 lawsuits challenging government health policies between 2010 and 2025, with three-quarters of resolved cases lost by food firms but significant delays imposed on public health measures.
ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks
ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women until adulthood because symptoms manifest differently than in boys, leading to years of misdiagnosis and serious health consequences including higher risks of depression, suicide, obesity, and early mortality.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with consultants and specialist doctors having walked out the previous week in unprecedented industrial action.
‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico
A gay couple pursuing surrogacy has turned to Mexico after facing years of costly delays and failed attempts in the UK, where regulatory frameworks differ significantly from commercial models abroad.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
UK care sector workers could receive exemptions from toughened immigration rules under proposals being considered by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is accelerating plans for a National Care Service.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black people compared with white people, according to research from King’s College London analyzing 30 years of data.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun the first volunteer trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 participants from high-risk groups including poultry workers and those over 65.
‘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 an AI-engineered antigen has been tested in humans.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after doctors called off a planned four-day strike following a new government pay offer to resident physicians.
Machine could make more donated lungs suitable for transplant
A machine that keeps organs viable outside the body could rescue four in five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance recommending its NHS use over four years.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Nearly 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, eliminating the need for GP appointments.
After PCOS became PMOS, there’s hope for new awareness among Black and Latina women
A condition previously known as polycystic ovarian syndrome was recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect its symptoms and improve recognition among Black and Latina women, who experience double the prevalence compared to white women.
From ‘lost cause’ to gold rush: Biotechs swarm to cure AATD
Multiple biotechs are competing to develop gene-editing treatments for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a rare genetic liver disorder, with analysts estimating a multibillion-dollar market opportunity.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves can cause heat exhaustion and heatstroke by affecting blood pressure and the body’s cooling mechanisms. Older people, babies, young children, and those with certain health conditions face greater risk.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns, with free doses offered to eligible individuals this summer.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike action on Thursday over pay disputes, though the Department of Health reported that 90% of routine and elective services proceeded as scheduled.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating BMA members backing the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
The UK’s healthy life expectancy has declined to 60.7 years for men and 60.9 for women, falling below the state pension age, while most other wealthy nations have seen improvements.
Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s beginning April next year, citing health concerns including anxiety, sleep disruption, and educational impacts.
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