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NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
The East London Foundation Trust plans to cut £25m in spending by eliminating 330 jobs and redesigning at least 10 mental health services, sparking concerns about longer wait times and potential harm to vulnerable patients.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current GP guidelines in England miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for criteria review.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study finds that people aged 45-65 with normal blood pressure, no type 2 diabetes, and who don’t smoke may live nearly 13 additional years free from dementia compared to those with all three risk factors.
Stopping statins in people over 75 at low risk for heart disease didn’t increase deaths
A French study found that stopping statins at age 75 in people with no cardiovascular disease history did not increase death rates, suggesting potential flexibility in treatment decisions for healthy older adults.
Trump administration’s new ‘treatment-first’ addiction toolkit emphasizes faith, abstinence
The Trump administration unveiled a new addiction and homelessness framework emphasizing treatment, faith-based interventions, and abstinence while rejecting harm reduction and housing-first approaches.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended heat exposure affects vulnerable populations including older adults and young children through physiological changes like elevated heart rate and blood pressure drops. Understanding heat-related illnesses and protective measures is critical during warm weather periods.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new cases globally by up to 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access for vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to overhaul maternity standards and end pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ following recent scandals in NHS maternity services.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff, forcing millions to wait longer for care amid rising demand.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is progressing toward eliminating hepatitis C, having already met treatment targets and reduced mortality by 36% over the past decade, positioning it as one of the first countries globally to achieve this public health milestone.
Medicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Trump administration announced Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, with the policy taking effect in October.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children injured by e-scooters since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 annually in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
The UK faces high UV levels during extreme heat forecasts this week. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature aging.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended deploying a machine that preserves donated lungs outside the body, potentially rescuing four in five organs currently discarded for transplantation.
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 African and Caribbean populations compared with white people, according to analysis of 30 years of data from London.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists suggest regular sauna use could help people adapt to heat, though experts caution against using saunas during active heatwaves and emphasize traditional heat safety measures remain paramount.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years at a total cost of £187,479, examining departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a notable increase in racist abuse from patients, including being called slurs and facing refusals based on race, according to a survey of 381 staff members.
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