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Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
English pharmacies are now offering free meningitis B vaccines to eligible teenagers and students following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced PPE shortages during the pandemic, with nearly £10bn of government spending wasted on procurement, though it found no evidence of ministerial corruption.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
A randomized controlled trial from Oxford University found that salsa dancing reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young adults over an eight-week period compared to a control group.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
Endometriosis causes severe health complications that force many women to leave work, with one in six affected women leaving employment due to the condition, according to ongoing workplace inquiry evidence.
Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says
Restoring the UK’s population health to 2014 levels could increase GDP by 2% and generate a £72bn public finances boost, according to Health Foundation research.
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
A UK humanitarian worker has been medically evacuated to a London hospital for monitoring after potential exposure to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though the individual shows no symptoms.
NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter after Nottingham attacks
Police are investigating an NHS trust for corporate manslaughter following fatal 2023 Nottingham attacks committed by a psychiatric patient who had been treated there multiple times.
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
UK fire services have recorded a 78% increase in fires involving hoarding since 2020, with thousands of homes flagged as high-risk. Support groups and housing providers are now addressing the condition with empathy rather than enforcement.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis faced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her experience reflects broader concerns about medical gaslighting in the NHS.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a concerning rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s, largely linked to increasing obesity levels since the Covid 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 shows over 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators, with 35 million lacking recommended access, raising concerns about cardiac arrest survival rates.
‘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 worldwide, with tactics mirroring tobacco industry strategies to delay regulations and obstruct public health measures.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it
Climate anxiety has intensified during recent heatwaves, with mental health professionals noting increased cases of distress as people worry about extreme heat affecting themselves and their families.
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 similar action by consultants and specialists last week amid disagreements over a 3.5% pay award recommendation.
Inside Health – Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease? – BBC Sounds
An experimental CAR-T therapy designed to reset immune systems is producing promising early results in treating autoimmune diseases, with a UK patient becoming one of the first to receive the treatment in clinical trials.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
The UK government is considering exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from new immigration rules designed to toughen settlement requirements, as officials seek to address staffing pressures in social care.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which pose significant health risks if left untreated.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups to assess safety and immune response.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine targeting multiple coronavirus variants. Early human trials involving 39 people assessed the vaccine’s safety and immune response.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after resident doctors called off a planned four-day strike following a new government pay offer.
All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027
England will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy beginning in October 2027, expanding from a limited pilot to provide universal coverage across the country.
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