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‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as the first vaccine with a key component designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in human trials.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following recent strikes by consultants and specialist doctors in the region.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participants supporting the measure amid disputes regarding compensation levels.
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
NHS bodies in England are imposing minimum waiting periods of up to two years for ADHD and autism assessments as demand for neurodiversity diagnoses overwhelms available services.
‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours
A new rapid genomic test developed at the University of Nottingham can diagnose brain tumours during surgery, reducing diagnosis time from eight weeks to two hours.
NHS staff suspected of snooping on patient data to face immediate suspension
NHS England is implementing immediate suspension and computer system lockouts for staff suspected of accessing patient records without valid reasons, following multiple high-profile data breach incidents.
Could we one day vaccinate against every cancer?
Three scientists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a technique using light to control brain cells. The discovery may help treat neurological diseases and understand memory and behavior.
Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds
A major global study analyzing data from over 6 million people across 118 countries found that women report experiencing more pain than men across all body sites measured, contributing to ongoing concerns about healthcare disparities.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved the first human trial of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, with volunteers set to receive initial doses within weeks amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents
Guernsey’s Health Improvement Commission launched the Rethink Your Drink campaign, distributing scorecards to help residents track weekly alcohol consumption against medical guidelines.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
Jersey will conduct a survey of students from Year 4 to Year 12 in October, marking the first time it will ask about social media use and generative AI tools alongside traditional health and wellbeing questions.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Generation X is the only age group where alcohol consumption has increased since the pandemic, with higher rates of heavy drinking than other demographics, according to a new study.
Noah Woods data breach sees Suffolk and Essex NHS remove 10 staff
Ten NHS staff members have been removed from duty or suspended following unauthorized access to medical records of a deceased three-year-old child in Suffolk.
Social anxiety: The hidden habits that make it worse – and how you can break them
Social anxiety disorder affects up to 12% of people at some point in their lives, with more than a fifth of university students experiencing some social anxiety during their studies. Experts recommend cognitive behavioral therapy and specific strategies to manage the condition.
Top journal’s special issue on women’s health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
Science journal publishes a special issue on women’s health examining menopause, pain, and sex-dependent biological differences beyond reproduction, addressing research gaps in female health.
Lampard Inquiry considers early findings on Essex deaths
A public inquiry into over 2,000 mental health deaths in Essex is considering interim recommendations on inpatient safety, focusing on resuscitation procedures and monitoring technology.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are being offered free meningitis B vaccines following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, with eligibility extending to 17 and 18-year-olds and first-year university students under 25.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A COVID inquiry has published findings on PPE shortages during the pandemic, revealing the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement while healthcare workers faced critical supply failures.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
Research reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, prompting calls for a rethink of detection and management approaches.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
A new survey finds fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers reporting access to the treatment.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth conversations with patients about preventative health measures, according to Royal College of GPs research.
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