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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 over pay disputes, with consultants and specialist doctors having struck the previous week in unprecedented industrial action.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon district hospital suspended maternity services due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women to travel up to two hours to Exeter or Taunton for births, raising concerns about roadside deliveries and emergency complications.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has resulted in one death and 207 confirmed cases, with investigations suggesting a link to imported eggs used in commercially prepared food.
Contrasting legal decisions on gender-affirming care
Federal courts issued contrasting rulings on gender-affirming care access, with an appeals court backing government efforts to obtain patient records while another court blocked a Trump administration rule excluding such care from insurance coverage.
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a ‘weakened’ health system
A record cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce from Mexico has sickened over 15,700 people, straining food safety systems weakened by federal funding cuts and staff reductions.
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home after nine months at sea with roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines facing deteriorating conditions and mental health challenges, including reports of attempted self-harm.
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS services over the past decade, creating regional disparities in access to care and pushing the system toward a two-tier model.
Doctors wrongly said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13
A 14-year-old from Yorkshire describes being dismissed by doctors who said she was too young for endometriosis, despite severe monthly pain requiring hospital visits and morphine injections.
Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study says
A new study finds Americans receiving SNAP benefits purchased 12% less soda after restrictions on sugary drinks took effect in 10 states, translating to about 34 fewer cans annually per person.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A new study finds that a chest implant significantly reduces pain in 75% of refractory angina patients within six months, offering relief for those unresponsive to standard treatments.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo launched in UK pharmacies, marking the first European approval. Pharmacists welcomed the oral option but warned of counterfeit GLP-1 drug versions.
Nurse practitioner trainees find themselves stymied by shortage of clinical mentors
Nurse practitioner students face a critical shortage of clinical mentors required for graduation, forcing many to search independently and pay thousands from their own pockets for supervision.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland participated in their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine and elective services continuing despite the 24-hour industrial action.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, with nearly 90,000 doses already administered following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug offered small fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers note it is not a cure.
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, alongside expanded screening efforts to identify at-risk individuals.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Patients report severe pain during routine womb examinations, prompting calls for improved pain relief options and informed consent similar to colonoscopy procedures.
Vaping could lead to health harm in children and young people, doctors warn
Medical experts warn that vaping poses health risks to children and young people, citing associations with respiratory problems and other harms, and urge stronger government restrictions.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection called Onswik could replace daily injections for type 2 diabetes patients, potentially reducing annual injections by 86%, pending regulatory approval.
Can reclassifying muscle dysmorphia unlock better care for boys and men?
Muscle dysmorphia, a condition predominantly affecting males characterized by obsessive focus on building muscle, may need reclassification as an eating disorder to improve diagnosis and treatment access, according to experts.
Reduce protein to increase longevity? Nutrition experts say that’s a bad idea
Nutrition experts warn that a recent review paper proposing protein restriction for longevity lacks convincing evidence and could endanger older adults, sedentary individuals, and those taking GLP-1 medications.
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