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Inside Health – Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease? – BBC Sounds
An experimental CAR-T therapy designed to reset immune systems is producing promising early results in treating autoimmune diseases, with a UK patient becoming one of the first to receive the treatment in clinical trials.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
The UK government is considering exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from new immigration rules designed to toughen settlement requirements, as officials seek to address staffing pressures in social care.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which pose significant health risks if left untreated.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups to assess safety and immune response.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine targeting multiple coronavirus variants. Early human trials involving 39 people assessed the vaccine’s safety and immune response.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after resident doctors called off a planned four-day strike following a new government pay offer.
All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027
England will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy beginning in October 2027, expanding from a limited pilot to provide universal coverage across the country.
Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s starting in April next year, with retailers facing fines up to £2,500 for violations.
Prostate cancer trial using focal therapy has fewer side effects
A 10-year NHS study found that focal therapy for prostate cancer offers comparable cancer control to surgery or radiotherapy while producing fewer side effects like incontinence or sexual dysfunction.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with the health department reporting 90% of routine and elective services proceeded despite the 24-hour industrial action.
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.
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