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New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is strengthening cooling tower inspections and regulations following two legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in recent summers that killed multiple residents and prompted lawsuits.
Whatever happened to the measles outbreak that shocked a country this year?
Bangladesh continues to battle a severe measles outbreak that has killed over 1,000 children since March, despite vaccination efforts falling short of immunization targets needed to contain the highly contagious virus.
Got a migraine, acne or ear infection? Go to your chemist first
England is expanding pharmacy treatment services this autumn to include migraines, acne, ear infections, scabies, and blocked noses, adding to seven previously covered conditions to relieve pressure on GPs and emergency departments.
‘My cancer spread while I waited 128 days for an op’: The cost of England’s care gap
England’s cancer care system is struggling to meet treatment targets, with only 71.2% of patients starting treatment within 62 days of GP referral, falling short of the government’s goal of 80% by March 2027.
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’ — A U.S. doctor treats Ebola’s youngest victims
A U.S. pediatrician working in a Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola treatment unit describes unprecedented devastation as the outbreak becomes the worst on record, with children representing one-third of deaths.
Actor Tatyana Ali is advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health
Actor Tatyana Ali advocates for Black and Indigenous maternal health after experiencing what she describes as obstetric violence during childbirth, contributing to a movement addressing systemic racism in maternity care.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study tracking over 132,000 people suggests statins reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when taken earlier in life.
Support for disability benefits ‘remarkably strong’ report finds
Public support for disability benefits remains “remarkably strong,” with fewer than one in 10 people favoring cuts and nearly half supporting increased spending, according to a new British Social Attitudes survey.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
UK research involving nearly a million people indicates that regularly consuming very hot beverages significantly increases the risk of oesophageal cancer, though the overall cancer risk remains low.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The UK’s medical regulator has published 44 recommendations for new laws governing AI use in the NHS and broader healthcare settings, citing the technology’s rising adoption.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after treatment may safely discontinue precautionary heart medication, potentially improving quality of life for thousands of patients.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An international clinical trial is recruiting asymptomatic middle-aged and older adults to test whether an experimental Alzheimer’s drug can prevent dementia from developing in those at elevated risk.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health charities have failed to adequately acknowledge violence risks from a minority with severe mental illness, says Mind’s chief executive, ahead of inquiry closure into Nottingham attacks.
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
A Louisiana legal case challenging telehealth abortion access could restrict medication abortion nationwide. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments this week in Louisiana v. FDA.
Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
A major study of nearly 980,000 people in the UK found that drinking very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, while consuming six or more hot drinks daily increased risk by 71%.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff were inadequately protected during the pandemic, with nearly £10bn in taxpayer funds wasted on personal protective equipment procurement despite a lack of adequate supplies.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a significant shift from century-old insulin therapy. Screening programs are expanding to identify those who could benefit from the emerging therapy.
Pig kidney works in human body for 271 days – is this the future of organ transplants?
A pig kidney transplanted into a patient functioned for 271 days, the longest duration on record, demonstrating potential as a bridge solution while patients await human organ donation.
Retatutride: How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug still in clinical trials, are proliferating on black markets worldwide, raising safety concerns among regulators and health professionals.
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