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A renewed push from the right against abortion pills
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms has sickened at least 1,644 people, while abortion pill opponents are pushing for criminal investigations into medication abortion providers.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UK forecasters expect high UV levels this week as extreme heat approaches, prompting health officials to remind the public about sun protection risks and recommendations.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to pursue strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members supporting the measure in a dispute over compensation levels.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
English pharmacies are now providing free meningitis B vaccines for eligible teenagers and young adults following a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A performer with endometriosis describes experiencing 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability despite eventual treatment.
A renewed push from the right against abortion pills
Federal officials maintain Taylor Farms as the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting at least 1,644 people, while Republican lawmakers escalate efforts against abortion medication distribution.
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 concerns about meningitis B infections, which health officials say poses elevated risk to this population.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine component and tested it in people, representing the first time artificial intelligence has entirely designed a vaccine’s key component for human trials.
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition SMA a ‘victory’
England will implement newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition causing muscle weakness. Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, whose twin daughters have SMA, has championed the initiative.
Prostate cancer trial using focal therapy has fewer side effects
A 10-year NHS study finds focal therapy—a less invasive prostate cancer treatment—delivers cancer control comparable to surgery or radiotherapy but with substantially fewer side effects like incontinence or sexual dysfunction.
Quitting smoking is hard. A Medicare change may push doctors to give more help
Medicare proposes a 19% reimbursement increase for doctors who counsel patients on quitting smoking and other tobacco use, aiming to encourage physicians to offer more cessation support during visits.
THC drinks are sold beside sodas, iced tea, and even chocolate milk, often in violation of state laws
THC beverages are widely sold in regular retail stores nationwide despite violating state regulations, often lacking clear labeling and appearing identical to ordinary sodas and juices, raising concerns about accidental ingestion by children and teenagers.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry found the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial “VIP lane” system for procurement criticized as unfair.
Why affirming trans identities can be critical for suicide prevention counseling
The Trump administration confirmed specialized LGBTQ+ youth services will return to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by year-end, but advocates worry alterations could exclude transgender youth and cause harm.
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 those with reproductive health conditions. She and others living with the condition describe severe pain and prolonged diagnostic delays.
HHS vaccine committee quietly gets new charter
The HHS vaccine committee received a new charter prioritizing broader disease prevention approaches beyond vaccines, including lifestyle changes and dietary supplements, while reducing academic vaccine researchers on the panel.
Inside Health – New treatment for menopausal hot flush – BBC Sounds
A new non-hormonal drug has been approved to treat menopausal hot flushes. The medication, which works by regulating the body’s cooling signals, is now available on the NHS in England.
The man who forgot himself: life before and after total amnesia
Actor Eric Lampaert experienced total amnesia seven years ago and spent 18 months unable to recognize family or friends before recovering his memories, now channeling the experience into a new theatrical show.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
More than half of midwives resigning from England’s NHS during 2025-26 were under 35, with burnout cited as a key factor amid ongoing staffing shortages in maternity services.
‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico
A gay couple turned to commercial surrogacy in Mexico after exhausting expensive options in the UK, hoping to overcome significant financial and regulatory barriers to parenthood.
Women’s pain normalised in NHS, Cardiff health summit told
A women’s health summit in Cardiff addressed how women’s pain is often dismissed as normal in the NHS, hearing from patients affected by medical devices and advocating for improved services.
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