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Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are being offered a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that caused 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 report experiencing severe pain during routine womb examinations called hysteroscopies, with limited pain relief options available despite a recent health strategy recommending better choices.
Vaping could lead to health harm in children and young people, doctors warn
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warns vaping is linked to breathing problems and developmental harm, calling for stricter restrictions on sales and flavors available to young people.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes could reduce annual injections by 86%, potentially benefiting hundreds of thousands of UK patients once regulatory approval is obtained.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
An AI receptionist called Emma used by GP surgeries in South Yorkshire is struggling to understand patients with broad local accents, leading to frustration and missed appointments, according to a health watchdog.
Even at big companies, health care costs are increasing
Pennsylvania reports two measles-associated deaths in 2026, the first in the state in over three decades. A new survey shows large employers face unexpectedly high health care cost increases.
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s obesity drug program launched in July allows eligible beneficiaries to access medications like Wegovy for $50 monthly, with major pharmacy chains reporting approximately 100,000 prescriptions filled each within two months.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A new mental health treatment approach involving patients’ families and friends reduces psychiatric hospital admissions by three times, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
A pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in Jersey has launched, with officials describing it as beneficial but acknowledging more support is needed for the condition affecting up to one in eight women.
Hospitals are plotting a long-shot push to roll back $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Hospital leaders are organizing efforts to delay, roll back, or mitigate nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts from a recent tax cut law, while some Democratic lawmakers signal openness to changes.
A state gave sheriffs 20% of its opioid settlement cash. We followed the money
Louisiana directs 20% of opioid settlement payouts to sheriffs, the largest law enforcement allocation nationwide. Tracking reveals purchases of equipment and technology, sparking debate over whether funds should support treatment or enforcement.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves can cause serious health risks including heat exhaustion and heatstroke, with older adults, babies, young children, and those with chronic conditions facing heightened vulnerability.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
The UK is forecast to experience extreme heat with high UV levels this week. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and eye problems.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched a vaccine trial against H5N1 bird flu using mRNA technology, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and people over 65.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association called off a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A UK Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced PPE shortages during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn of taxpayer money wasted in procurement failures, though no evidence of ministerial corruption was identified.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
A&E doctors report increased falls and injuries among elderly patients during heatwaves, while extreme heat strains NHS infrastructure and staff across hospitals and emergency departments.
What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
A contaminated egg outbreak has infected 207 people with salmonella across the UK, killing one and hospitalizing 34. Experts advise cooking eggs thoroughly and choosing UK-produced eggs with the red lion mark.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A large UK study found that postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared with non-users.
On the fence about a statin? In borderline cases, calcium scans could be a tiebreaker
Two new studies examine when coronary artery calcium scans help predict heart attacks and strokes, finding they serve as a tiebreaker in borderline risk cases but aren’t necessary for most patients.
Kennedy posts vaccine misinformation, spars on social media amid measles deaths
Pennsylvania announced two measles deaths among unvaccinated individuals, prompting the state’s governor to publicly criticize federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading vaccine misinformation.
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