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‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A mother in Greater Manchester describes a five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an official autism diagnosis for her 14-year-old daughter, during which the teenager’s mental health deteriorated significantly.
NHS boss says staff suspected of snooping on patients’ records should be suspended immediately
The head of NHS England has called for immediate suspension of staff suspected of accessing patient records without clinical justification, citing growing concerns about privacy breaches across health trusts.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Drones could reduce response times for defibrillators during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a research study analyzing events in the Greater Paris area.
Why this island paradise has the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic
Fiji faces the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with cases rising 12-fold since 2010 and the government declaring a national emergency in mid-September. The crisis is fueled by concurrent crystal meth addiction and risky practices like needle-sharing and low condom use.
Researchers slow neurodegeneration in mice by barring T cells from the brain
Researchers found that blocking immune cells from entering the brain reduced neurodegeneration in mice with Alzheimer’s-like conditions, with brain tissue loss 40% less in treated animals.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government’s vaccine injury compensation scheme has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, prompting calls for urgent reform.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows ADHD and autism-related disability benefit claims are rising fastest in affluent English areas, a shift attributed to faster access to private diagnoses among wealthier families.
Children as young as 13 being referred to UK hospital suffering from ‘ketamine bladder’
Children as young as 13 in the UK are being referred to a specialist clinic for ketamine bladder, a severe condition damaging the urinary system linked to sustained drug use.
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
Four NHS integrated care boards in England have imposed minimum two-year waiting periods for ADHD and autism assessments, with 15 ICBs overall implementing various rationing measures amid surging demand for neurodiversity diagnoses.
Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
Congress allocated $101 million for teen pregnancy prevention, but roughly $100 million remains unspent as of late 2026, with only about $500,000 distributed to organizations.
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
The U.S. government has formally acknowledged only 17 thalidomide survivors, though experts estimate around a hundred Americans were affected by the drug in the early 1960s despite its lack of FDA approval for general use.
Noah Woods data breach sees Suffolk and Essex NHS remove 10 staff
Ten NHS staff have been removed from duty or suspended following unauthorized access to medical records in the case of three-year-old Noah Woods, whose death prompted an urgent investigation.
Risk from toxic metals can persist months after wildfires, Maui study finds
A study of the 2023 Maui wildfires found harmful metal mixtures in smoke and ash persisted in residents’ bodies up to 18 months later, with elevated concentrations linked to respiratory problems.
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
English NHS trusts have experienced shortages of common medications including aspirin, co-codamol, and ramipril, affecting patient access to pain relief and blood pressure treatment.
She’s spent two decades talking to parents who don’t vaccinate their children. Here’s what she’s learned
A University of Colorado sociologist who studied vaccine-hesitant families for two decades argues parents declining vaccinations are acting logically within modern wellness culture, not irrationally or selfishly.
Why MAHA wants to make health data much more accessible
The MAHA Institute is pushing to expand access to patient health data for federal research, citing benefits for studying chronic diseases and vaccine safety while privacy advocates raise concerns.
Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test
The NHS has begun using a rapid genomic test that can diagnose brain tumours in approximately two hours instead of up to eight weeks, enabling patients to start treatment sooner.
At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
Five candidates are competing to lead the World Health Organization as it faces unprecedented financial and diplomatic challenges following the United States’ withdrawal from the agency.
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban
The tobacco industry submitted 175,000 public comments opposing the FDA’s proposed menthol cigarette ban, with 97% being form letters, contributing to the agency’s decision to postpone and ultimately abandon the rule.
There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
A WHO pandemic treaty adopted in May 2025 remains stalled over disputes between wealthy and lower-income nations regarding equitable access to pathogen data, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.
Trump uses ‘contested’ power to cut more funding to HHS
The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal spending targeting HHS programs focused on immigrants and diversity initiatives using a contested budgetary power.
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