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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV requires no additional treatment following lung cancer surgery, Vatican doctors confirmed after tissue analysis showed the disease was localized.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities confirmed the first human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in early October, with no current public health risk identified.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more often diagnosed in emergency settings, research shows.
The Ebola outbreak is breaking records — and just marked a grim milestone
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 infections since May, marking the fastest-spreading outbreak in history and the largest in geographic scope, with nearly 5,000 deaths recorded.
NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards
NHS Western Isles prescribes weight loss and diabetes medications at nearly three times the rate of other Scottish health boards, according to a new industry report highlighting significant geographic variation in medicine access.
Needle exchange: Vulnerable at risk as ‘life-saving’ drug needle site closes
A needle exchange service in Belfast is closing on 2 November due to loss of premises, shifting to a reduced street-based operation amid concerns about impacts on vulnerable drug users.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman was informed of her cancer diagnosis by a hospital employee who inappropriately accessed her medical records before she received official test results from her consultant.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has endorsed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of parent-carer Matilda Davis, who died by suicide after a social work visit.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety – here’s how to recognise the signs
A 25-year-old woman who visited hospital multiple times weekly convinced she was dying was eventually diagnosed with health anxiety and health-related OCD, discovering her symptoms had no medical basis.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A new parliamentary inquiry finds that nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition, with many forced to leave their jobs entirely despite workplace protections remaining limited.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey reported a significant rise in wellbeing support demand over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions increasing 138%.
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
U.S. overdose deaths declined 27% in 2024 with preliminary data showing further drops in 2025, though experts attribute the decrease to multiple factors beyond any single administration’s policies.
AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban
AI bots submitted approximately 76% of responses to a 2023 UK government consultation on a disposable vapes ban, marking the first documented large-scale automated interference in health policy consultation in the country.
Pip payment denied for terminally ill mum with cancer
A 56-year-old woman with terminal tongue cancer was denied Personal Independence Payment despite requiring assistance with eating, mobility, and personal care tasks. She received zero points across all assessment categories.
Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
An inquest jury concluded a five-month-old girl who died from bacterial meningitis in November 2023 might have been saved if doctors had tested her sooner instead of focusing on her positive coronavirus diagnosis.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers have identified a new depression subtype called “circadian depression” linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, affecting nearly a quarter of severe depression cases studied.
Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
Research indicates that losing 5% of body weight in middle age can reduce inflammation and lower stroke risk, potentially restoring cardiovascular health to levels comparable to those who maintained healthy weight throughout life.
Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
The government plans to restrict high-risk cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials to trained professionals starting in 2027, banning them for under-18s and imposing fines up to £4,000 on rogue providers.
Women hope yearly health checks will improve PMOS diagnosis and care
The NHS has renamed PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and recommended annual health checks to improve diagnosis and care for the millions of women affected by the condition.
A possible treatment for brain-eating amoebas, found in the sea
Researchers have identified a compound derived from marine bacteria that shows promise in killing the parasitic brain-eating amoeba N. Fowleri faster than current treatments.
MS patient left in ‘horrific’ pain amid UK wide medicine shortage
A UK-wide shortage of Nabilone, a medication used to manage multiple sclerosis symptoms, has left patients unable to access their prescriptions, with supplies not expected until December.
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