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Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering a free meningitis B vaccine to approximately one million young people, following an outbreak in Kent earlier in 2026 that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Women are reporting severe pain during routine womb examinations called hysteroscopies, with pain relief options varying widely across the UK despite calls for better anesthesia choices and informed consent.
I was abused as a child – and thought I had healed. Then I began drinking in lockdown
A doctor and author who survived childhood sexual abuse found himself turning to alcohol during pandemic lockdowns, despite believing he had healed years earlier through therapy and writing a memoir about his experience.
Trust in science: A new STAT initiative
STAT News launches a new trust-in-science reporting initiative, hiring award-winning journalist Nicholas Florko to investigate misinformation origins and the erosion of public confidence in scientific institutions.
Reduce protein to increase longevity? Nutrition experts say that’s a bad idea
Nutrition experts criticize a recent review suggesting protein restriction promotes longevity, warning the advice could harm older adults, sedentary individuals, and those on weight loss medications.
She grew up unvaccinated. Now she’s a leading voice for science — and empathy
Elisabeth Marnik grew up unvaccinated due to her mother’s distrust of science, but at 23 she sought all childhood vaccines. Now a Ph.D. immunologist, she uses social media and storytelling to promote vaccine acceptance through empathy rather than shame.
Dissecting Chinese trial strategy in wake of deaths
Merck and Moderna announced that a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine slowed melanoma recurrence when added to existing treatment in a late-stage clinical trial.
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, including breathing problems and developmental harms, and call for stricter regulations to reduce its appeal.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A new weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes could reduce annual injections by 86% and replace daily shots, pending regulatory approval for NHS availability.
‘I can’t do the things my friends do’: Life as a teenage carer
At 17, Ava-Grace Britton balances college studies with caring for her father, one of potentially 1 million young carers under 18 in the UK facing significant social and academic impacts.
Can reclassifying muscle dysmorphia unlock better care for boys and men?
Males comprise about one-third of eating disorder cases in the US, with muscle dysmorphia disproportionately affecting men. An eating disorder expert proposes reclassifying this condition to improve diagnosis and treatment access.
Patients in Yorkshire complain AI GP receptionist cannot understand accent
Patients in South Yorkshire report that an AI GP receptionist called Emma struggles to understand their broad Yorkshire accents, leading to frustration and some avoiding appointments.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay disagreements, resulting in cancellations of some routine and elective services while emergency coverage remained fully operational.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m in spending and eliminate hundreds of jobs, affecting services for children and adults across east London and Bedfordshire amid rising demand.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years, costing nearly £188,000, covering departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current GP referral guidelines in England miss 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of assessment criteria.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking during midlife were associated with nearly 13 additional years free from dementia.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Record heatwaves during summer are driving increased A&E visits and heat-related injuries, particularly among elderly patients experiencing falls and dehydration, while hospitals struggle with inadequate cooling infrastructure.
Physician group sues Trump administration over dietary guidelines process
A physician advocacy group sued federal agencies Wednesday, alleging they improperly rewrote dietary guidelines using industry-backed scientists while ignoring established advisory committee protocols.
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here’s where, and why
Fifteen states permit corporal punishment in schools, though its use remains controversial amid psychological evidence of potential harm. The practice disproportionately occurs in Southern states.
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