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Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and an unfair VIP contracting system criticized as a “misguided attempt at prioritisation.”
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government obesity strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
A Stanford-led study finds people aged 60 and over face dangerous heat stress at significantly lower temperatures than younger adults, posing growing global health risks as populations age.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A cognitive neuroscience professor who contributed to a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD has withdrawn her support, claiming the program was biased and misrepresented her views while promoting the condition as a myth.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
England’s NHS is offering nearly four million women free at-home HPV self-testing kits to improve cervical cancer screening uptake among those who have missed appointments.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism advocates and researchers express concern that a federal research roadmap developed by advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prioritizes unproven alternative therapies over established genetic research.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A comprehensive review of 1,744 clinical trials confirms that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly benefit people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, and bone density.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A large study found high blood levels of xylitol, a sweetener used in chewing gum and other products, were associated with increased cardiovascular risks including strokes and heart attacks.
At a federal autism advisory committee meeting, members double down on long-debunked theories
Members of a federal autism advisory committee explicitly linked vaccines to autism, a connection that has been thoroughly debunked by scientific research, during a recent meeting.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Major cardiovascular health organizations have agreed on the first universal definition of a heart attack, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment for women who have historically received delayed or less effective care.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting coronaviruses, marking the first time an artificially intelligent antigen has been tested in humans.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches.
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalize cannabis-based medicine in the UK after his severe epilepsy diagnosis in infancy, celebrated his 21st birthday seizure-free and thriving at his Northern Ireland home.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A decades-long study of 22,000 Britons found men with heart disease face substantially higher lifetime cancer risk (17.3%) compared to women (12.8%), with smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption identified as key drivers.
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS care over the past decade, with some regions experiencing particularly steep declines and leaving many communities unable to access NHS appointments.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A new study finds that a chest implant significantly reduces chest pain in 75% of refractory angina patients within six months, offering hope for the estimated 300,000 people in England with this debilitating condition.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments for eligible patients.
Kids with brain injuries thrive at this camp. But federal research funding is in flux
Camp Cranium provides weeklong support for children with brain injuries through activities like archery and rock climbing. Federal research funding for traumatic brain injury prevention is currently in flux following CDC staff cuts and a lapsed congressional act.
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they’d drink a little less
Rwanda’s popular milk bars are facing scrutiny from health officials who worry that excessive milk consumption contributes to obesity and chronic disease among urban residents.
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds
Research reveals that at least 15,000 UK women annually develop undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, with the true figure potentially double that, as GPs often mistake it for postnatal depression.
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