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What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week as extreme heat approaches. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned A&E closure at Cheltenham General Hospital has been cancelled after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
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 eligible members supporting the measure in a dispute over wage erosion.
First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
A patient in England became the first to undergo brain tumor surgery with real-time artificial intelligence assistance, which helped surgeons safely remove the growth while protecting critical blood vessels and nerves.
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
UK authorities reported 474 salmonella cases linked to imported eggs, with two deaths recorded. Investigations continue as clusters spread across multiple European countries.
Hypermobility – the little-known ‘bendy disease’ that causes pain
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, a connective tissue condition causing excessive joint flexibility, affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK but many face diagnostic delays averaging 19 to 21.7 years.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that spending on ADHD and autism services in England has become unsustainable, with some areas reporting tenfold spending increases amid surging demand.
NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
The NHS in England will offer free finger-prick cholesterol tests at pharmacies to people aged 40-84, aiming to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.
HHS flip-flops on disability lawsuit
U.S. overdose deaths declined 27% in 2024 with preliminary 2025 data showing continued drops, though the causes remain unclear. Meanwhile, the Justice Department joined several states in a lawsuit challenging disability protections under the Rehabilitation Act.
Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism
Scientists have mapped over 1,800 protein interactions from autism risk genes, offering new insights into how mutations may lead to profound autism and potential drug targets.
Lindsay Clancy trial highlights gaps in postpartum psychosis research, experts say
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has highlighted gaps in understanding postpartum psychosis, a severe psychiatric condition affecting an estimated one to two per 1,000 women after delivery. Experts say the illness remains largely absent from diagnostic classification systems and undertreated.
Almost 75% of A&E staff in UK face violence or aggression daily or weekly
Nearly 73% of UK A&E staff experience violence or aggression daily or weekly, with 96% reporting abuse from patients, according to a Royal College of Emergency Medicine survey.
‘I felt robbed’: bereaved parents hope for answers from Sussex maternity review
A major independent review into Sussex maternity services launched on Saturday, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, following investigations revealing at least 55 baby deaths may have been avoidable.
As assisted dying bill returns to Commons, families recall loved ones’ battle to ‘go out on own terms’
As an assisted dying bill returns to Parliament, families of terminally ill people who died before its passage share accounts of their loved ones’ final wishes and struggles.
‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister
Health Innovation Minister James Frith expressed concern about public mistrust of Palantir affecting NHS data sharing, as 60,000 patients withdrew their data from research in two months.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with inadequate pre-pandemic stockpiles and a controversial VIP lane system that favored government connections.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey is launching a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Health advocates welcome the initiative but say more support is needed.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining primary care, pharmacy, fitness facilities, and community services in a transformed cluster of previously underutilized buildings.
‘Tactical athletes’ get new guidance for cardiovascular fitness
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released new cardiovascular guidance for clinicians treating tactical athletes—EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and others whose health directly impacts public safety.
Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has polycythaemia vera, a rare blood cancer diagnosed in November 2024, which she manages through treatment while continuing her broadcasting work.
Redditch powerlifter wins world silver despite endometriosis pain
An 18-year-old powerlifter from Redditch won double golds and a silver medal at the World Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships despite endometriosis pain flaring up before competition.
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Why Personal Appearance Is a Booming Global Market
Personal appearance is no longer a niche interest reserved for celebrities and fashion elites. Around the world, people are increasingly aware that how they look is closely connected to how they feel, how they present themselves, and how they’re perceived by others....
Dangerous Roads in California
According to the National Safety Council, tens of thousands of people die in traffic-related crashes and accidents every year. A high number of related fatalities in California often cause the state to rank on lists about the nation's most dangerous roads. The...
Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. has announced promising results from its Phase IIb/III clinical trial of blarcamesine (ANAVEX®2-73), an oral Alzheimer's disease medication, at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference. The study demonstrated that...