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At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
Five candidates are competing to lead the World Health Organization as it faces unprecedented financial and diplomatic challenges following the United States’ withdrawal from the agency.
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban
The tobacco industry submitted 175,000 public comments opposing the FDA’s proposed menthol cigarette ban, with 97% being form letters, contributing to the agency’s decision to postpone and ultimately abandon the rule.
There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
A WHO pandemic treaty adopted in May 2025 remains stalled over disputes between wealthy and lower-income nations regarding equitable access to pathogen data, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.
Trump uses ‘contested’ power to cut more funding to HHS
The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal spending targeting HHS programs focused on immigrants and diversity initiatives using a contested budgetary power.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender medical care restrictions in prison
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of restrictions on gender-affirming medical care in federal prisons, after lower courts blocked the policy.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as the first vaccine whose key component was designed entirely by artificial intelligence and then tested in humans.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A University College London clinical trial found that antihistamines and the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine offered small fatigue reductions in long Covid patients, though neither provides a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, alongside expanded screening efforts to identify at-risk individuals.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
An NHS-style social care system for England could take decades to implement, economist Sir Andrew Dilnot told the BBC, citing substantial costs for a fully free model.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body’s cooling systems and pose serious risks to vulnerable populations including older people, young children, and those with chronic conditions. Authorities recommend precautions like staying hydrated and avoiding peak sun hours.
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.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. Scientists at Oxford University are recruiting volunteers to test the vaccine, which uses technology developed during the Covid pandemic.
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, with poor planning and a criticized “VIP lane” system for contract awards.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
A woman who discovered she was a survivor of female genital mutilation while living in England found support through specialized healthcare services and is now encouraging others to seek help.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major Oxford University study reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have their condition under control.
From professor to patient: One man’s journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
A Stanford medical professor diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer benefits from new targeted therapies that are transforming treatment outcomes, though access and affordability remain significant barriers for patients.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the procedure, according to a new survey.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
A Royal College of GPs survey found that three-quarters of UK family doctors lack sufficient time to provide in-depth preventative care conversations with patients about lifestyle and health matters.
Is sleep tracking making your sleep worse?
Sleep trackers and obsessive optimization may worsen sleep quality, with doctors noting a rise in ‘orthosomnia,’ an unhealthy fixation on achieving perfect sleep scores.
‘Early deaths are not inevitable’: report reveals why adults with severe mental illness die younger
Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years younger than the general population, with analysis revealing they are significantly more likely to die from preventable physical health conditions.
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
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