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Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors vote to support strike action over pay disputes, with 95% of 104 participating BMA members backing industrial action amid ongoing compensation negotiations.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman with endometriosis is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub after experiencing a five-year diagnostic delay. She aims to raise awareness and support for others with the condition.
‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico
A UK couple has turned to Mexico for surrogacy after years of unsuccessful attempts in the UK, citing lower costs and more transparent commercial arrangements compared to the altruistic model at home.
Expect a clash at today’s FDA peptide panel
An FDA panel convenes to debate regulatory changes that would allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture certain peptides, amid surging but largely unregulated peptide use among Americans.
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry examining deaths of over 2,000 mental health patients in Essex found no strong independent evidence that Oxevision monitoring technology improves patient safety.
Senate advances MAHA-friendly bill for food warning labels and junk food ad bans
The Senate Health Committee advanced a bill banning junk food ads to children and requiring FDA warning labels on ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat.
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
UK healthy life expectancy has fallen to its lowest level since 2011, with Britons now living about a quarter of their lives in poor health, raising questions about NHS effectiveness.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
Vaccinated women now have an almost zero chance of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, raising questions about whether cervical screening remains necessary.
The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
Canadian psychologist Candice Odgers challenges the prevailing narrative that social media bans are the best solution to online harms for teenagers, citing mixed research evidence and arguing that multiple factors drive adolescent mental health crises.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Shift workers face significant health risks from disrupted sleep patterns, including higher dementia and heart disease risk. Researchers are exploring whether biphasic sleep—splitting rest into two blocks—may help mitigate these effects.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
More than half of NHS midwives leaving England’s health service in 2025-26 were under 35, with experts warning early-career departures driven by burnout threaten maternity care quality and safety.
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
An Australian woman delivered rare naturally conceived identical quadruplets at 28 weeks via caesarean section on 14 July. The monozygotic quadruplets, sharing the same placenta, represent an extraordinarily uncommon occurrence estimated at one in every 15 million pregnancies.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A Sydney teenager died in 2022 from a tick-induced mammalian meat allergy after eating a beef sausage, marking the first known death from the condition worldwide.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with risk rising 3% for every 11.5dB increase in noise levels.
FDA panel confronting peptide controversy
An FDA advisory committee is evaluating whether compounding pharmacies should manufacture seven specific peptides, amid concerns about their safety and effectiveness in the absence of robust clinical evidence.
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
U.S. health officials are investigating a new cyclospora outbreak affecting 72 people as of Wednesday, though the source products have not yet been identified.
ADHD and periods: Are my hormones making my symptoms worse?
A study by London universities examines whether menstrual cycles worsen ADHD symptoms in women, with participants reporting difficulty concentrating and increased impulsivity during certain times of their cycle.
MPs call for ban on fast food outlets opening near schools to tackle obesity
UK MPs call for restrictions on fast food outlets near schools and bans on junk food advertising to combat obesity, which costs the nation £74bn annually.
Nobby Stiles died with brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, coroner rules
England’s 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner has ruled. Brain analysis showed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy linked to heading a ball approximately 140,000 times during his career.
Reducing ultra-processed foods could prevent thousands of heart disease deaths, study suggests
A modeling study suggests ultra-processed foods could account for up to a third of heart disease cases and deaths, with researchers calling for policy interventions to reduce consumption.
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