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UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators have authorized the first human clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford researchers, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared in May.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new type 1 diabetes treatment called teplizumab that can delay disease onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches.
Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is promoting its Wellbeing for Us programme, offering free mental health support through workshops and peer groups across multiple locations in the region.
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
Flu activity in England during September exceeded seasonal norms, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination as the primary preventive measure, particularly for high-risk groups.
After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back
The Trump administration reinstated some people after removing 760,000 from ACA health plans for suspected fraud, with additional reviews affecting 419,000 more enrollees.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
NHS England issued new guidance directing trans patients to hospital wards aligned with their biological sex rather than gender identity, marking a shift from previous policy following a Supreme Court ruling.
Ebbw Vale secondary school criticised for toilets chaperone policy
A Welsh secondary school’s policy of escorting some pupils to toilets has drawn criticism from a campaigner who warns it may discourage students from seeking help for period-related and other health concerns.
Trump orders creation of NIH division, task force on women’s health
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a new NIH division and White House task force dedicated to advancing women’s health research and treatment.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted almost £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedded unfairness in emergency purchasing decisions.
Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds
A UK study found that major events including Brexit, Covid lockdowns, and the 2022 mini-budget triggered sustained deterioration in population mental health, with effects persisting years later.
NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
An NHS inquiry warns that England’s health system faces potential ‘system failures’ as demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism care surges, with over 800,000 people awaiting assessment.
Second UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure
The Royal College of Pharmacy has ended its sponsorship arrangement with Israeli drug manufacturer Teva UK following pressure from pro-Palestine activists, joining the Royal College of Nursing in severing ties with the company.
Merck and Moderna have ‘lot of exploring to do’ after initial cancer vaccine success
Merck and Moderna announced their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly delayed cancer recurrence in melanoma patients, with the companies now preparing regulatory filing and exploring applications across multiple tumor types.
NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
An NHS England internal report found new guidance requiring patients to use single-sex wards based on biological sex could cause delays, discrimination risks, and healthcare avoidance among trans people.
NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close
NHS leaders warn that up to 20 smaller maternity units in England may need to close due to staffing shortages and safety concerns, with consolidation needed to support safer care.
NI health: Rural lives not an ‘afterthought’ say campaigners
Rural health campaigners have called on Northern Ireland’s executive to establish a cross-departmental working group on rural health access, warning that remote communities face threats to timely hospital service availability.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
During a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 30C, nutritionists recommend prioritizing hydration through water-rich foods and adequate fluid intake rather than significantly increasing protein consumption.
Your partner’s snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snoring partner can disrupt your sleep cycles, affecting focus, memory, stress levels, and emotional regulation. About 75% of people with snoring partners report sleep disruption.
Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
Gene therapy based on Nobel Prize-winning optogenetics technology has been shown to safely restore partial sight in blind individuals, with a trial of ten patients demonstrating improved light sensitivity and visual tasks.
Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK
A 19-year-old in Scotland underwent the first testicular tissue transplant in the UK, following tissue removal and freezing before chemotherapy treatment three years prior.
Inside Health – Can full body MRI scans be good for our health? – BBC Sounds
A BBC radio program examines the growing market for full-body MRI scans, exploring whether they effectively detect early disease or generate unnecessary anxiety and expense.
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