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Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that keeps lungs alive outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance from health authorities.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 rising faster among Black African and Caribbean people compared with white counterparts, according to a 30-year analysis from King’s College London.
Ebola outbreak nears milestone, while a vaccine remains months away
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo approaches the second-largest case count on record, with a vaccine for the strain still months away from availability.
Syphilis spreads while researchers contend with federal constraints and a drug shortage
UCSD researchers finding syphilis in 10% of unhoused study participants face federal restrictions on Mexico collaboration and a shortage of injectable penicillin, complicating treatment efforts in border communities.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new infections by 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting global access to the medication and related services, experts warn.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, infants, and young children. Experts recommend vulnerable populations take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during heatwaves.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Almost 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, figures show.
Judge denies states’ motion to postpone Medicaid work requirement
A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1, ruling the timeline was established by Congress rather than federal health agencies.
Federal government could improve infectious disease monitoring, says federal government
A federal Government Accountability Office report released this week recommends strengthening U.S. surveillance systems for emerging infectious diseases, citing the need for comprehensive national strategy and improved public health messaging.
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 poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness in emergency spending.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s record of 2,289 cases with five months remaining in the year, marking the worst year since 1991.
Kemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social care
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to reject tax increases or additional borrowing as funding mechanisms for social care reform, proposing instead that costs be met through existing spending reductions.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, which manages electronic patient records for most English GP practices, prompting concerns from medical professionals and campaigners about data security and oversight.
The Trump administration’s move to end subsidies for Medicare drug plans could cost consumers
The Trump administration is ending subsidies for Medicare drug coverage, potentially raising premiums for millions of beneficiaries enrolled in Part D plans starting in 2027.
NSF testing new Ph.D. model giving trainees academic and industry experience
The NSF is funding a pilot program that gives Ph.D. students industry experience alongside their academic training, with around 30 university-industry pairs participating and $47 million in funding over five years.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
The NHS has terminated the Medical Training Initiative, which annually placed 400 to 500 overseas doctors in UK hospitals for skills development, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Shift workers face significant health risks from disrupted sleep, including higher dementia and heart disease risk, but researchers are exploring whether biphasic sleep patterns might help mitigate these effects.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
More than half of midwives leaving the NHS in England are under 35, with nearly 1,700 departing during 2025-26 as burnout threatens maternity care quality and safety.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A teenager in Australia died from tick-induced mammalian meat allergy in 2022, marking the first confirmed death worldwide from the condition. Scientists warn the allergy, triggered by tick bites, can be unexpectedly life-threatening despite being preventable.
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