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NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday in a pay dispute, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A UK Covid inquiry found nearly £10 billion in wasted PPE spending and inadequate protective equipment left NHS staff and patients at risk during the pandemic.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis experienced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her experience of being medically gaslit is reflected in a new stage adaptation of The Secret Garden.
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to use his political capital to overhaul England’s social care system, warning that without action the NHS could collapse under the strain.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
New HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global cases by 41% in some regions, but US foreign aid cuts are limiting access to those most in need, experts warn.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered small fatigue reduction in long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current UK guidelines used by GPs to identify young women at breast cancer risk miss 95% of those who will develop the disease within 10 years.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges comprehensive maternity reform, rejecting pressure on women toward particular birth experiences and committing to binding national standards.
MRI is standard for diagnosing prostate cancer in most western countries. But most U.S. men don’t get them
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in U.S. men, yet most avoid MRI scans that are standard elsewhere to help guide biopsy decisions and reduce unnecessary treatment of low-grade tumors.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing heart workload, with older people, babies, and those with chronic conditions facing elevated risk of serious complications.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched amid concerns about meningitis B infections, which health officials describe as posing the highest immediate risk to these age groups.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members backing industrial action in a dispute over compensation levels.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that preserves lungs outside the body could rescue four in five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance from health authorities.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are increasing faster among Black African and Caribbean people compared with white populations, according to a 30-year analysis from King’s College London.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a notable increase in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, with incidents including derogatory language and refusals to be treated by staff of color.
They’re a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can’t do it all
Rwanda has pioneered drone delivery for emergency medical supplies since 2016, saving lives like that of a pregnant woman who needed blood transfusion. However, recent U.S. funding cuts to aid organizations threaten the healthcare infrastructure supporting rural communities.
Trans federal employees sue over revoked health coverage
Federal employees and their families sued the Trump administration over a mandate prohibiting insurance coverage of gender-affirming care, affecting an estimated 39,400 trans people in federal health programs.
Kemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social care
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to rule out tax increases or additional borrowing to fund social care reforms.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Nearly 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, eliminating the need for GP appointments.
Are the ‘luteal uglies’ a real thing?
Social media posts about the “luteal uglies” describe appearance and mood changes during the menstrual cycle’s second half. Health experts confirm hormonal shifts cause real physical and emotional effects that significantly impact daily functioning.
What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend allowing compounding pharmacies to produce seven peptide therapies, though their regulatory status remains uncertain pending formal agency review and rulemaking.
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