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The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined over the past 15 years, with health experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New UK health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, saying women should not feel pressured to achieve an “ideal birth” experience and promising binding national standards.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found that antihistamines and colchicine offered a small reduction in fatigue for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff in response to financial pressures, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches as screening accelerates to identify those who could benefit.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children under 16 for e-scooter injuries since 2019, with cases rising to nearly 150 annually by 2024, prompting calls for stronger safety regulations.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during summer heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has resulted in one death and sickened hundreds of people, with authorities investigating a suspected link to imported eggs.
Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to avoiding records requests, conspiracy to defraud government
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci at NIAID, pleaded guilty to charges involving concealment of records from Freedom of Information Act requests and conspiracy.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Researchers found that children’s lung growth improved significantly after London introduced an Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2019, with lung capacity in affected children catching up to less-polluted areas.
Accrediting body considers changes to racism curriculum standards for public health schools
The Council on Education for Public Health is considering revising curriculum standards that currently require schools to teach about structural bias, racism, and social inequities, with finalized language expected in 2027.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Healthcare workers at hospitals nationwide are striking over escalating workplace violence, demanding better staffing and safety measures to address what hospital leaders call a “national epidemic.”
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 officials say pose high immediate risk to this population.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008 amid ongoing compensation disputes.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, developed by University of Oxford scientists using coronavirus vaccine technology. The trial will test the vaccine on 50 healthy adults within weeks.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, including being called derogatory names and refused service based on race.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The bacteriophages infect only bacteria and pose no human threat, marking the first time complete viral genomes were successfully designed by AI.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
Obesity rates in England have doubled since 1993, rising from 15% to 30% by 2024, with 14 million adults now classified as obese despite 14 separate government strategies.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research shows adults over 60 face heat-related health dangers at much lower temperatures than previously believed, with older populations projected to experience uncompensable heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels.
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions are climbing
Kindergarten vaccination exemptions rose to 4.2% during the 2025-2026 school year from 3.6% the previous year, with exemptions exceeding 5% in nearly half of states, according to CDC data.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with inadequate pre-pandemic stockpiles leaving healthcare workers unprepared.
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