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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, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 cases and two deaths.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for unfairness.
Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
Gene therapy based on optogenetics technology has safely restored partial vision in ten blind patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa, according to new research findings.
Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK
UK surgeons performed the first testicular tissue transplant on a teenager, offering potential fertility preservation for boys whose chemotherapy treatments damage sperm production.
Mum blamed for baby’s death at Telford hospital calls for change in NHS
After their baby daughter died at an NHS hospital, her parents are working with the trust to implement a compassionate care program aimed at improving patient treatment across the health service.
Americans trust science more than peers around the world, survey shows
A global survey finds 52 percent of Americans report high trust in science, nearly double the worldwide average of 26 percent, though internal divisions on science’s benefits are sharper than in peer nations.
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
Flu cases in England during September exceeded historical seasonal averages, with experts emphasizing vaccination as the primary defense against the early-arriving virus.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered small fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin therapy as screening accelerates to identify candidates.
Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments
ADHD UK has threatened legal action against West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for ADHD and autism assessments.
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vapers
More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked are now vapers, up from around 940,000 the previous year, with vaping use now exceeding smoking rates.
‘That nagging feeling of dread’: Is ‘hang-xiety’ a real thing?
Hang-xiety, the anxiety accompanying a hangover, is a real phenomenon linked to how alcohol affects brain chemistry, sleep quality, and nervous system balance, researchers confirm.
Hampshire woman wants to break silence on medical terminations
A Hampshire woman is advocating for greater awareness and proper terminology regarding terminations for medical reasons after ending her pregnancy with her son in 2023 due to a rare, life-threatening condition.
Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
Los Angeles County health officials are implementing a system to automatically screen hospital patients for financial aid, aiming to prevent hundreds of millions of dollars in medical debt annually.
NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?
An NHS England review of mental health services calls for a radical overhaul, warning that without major changes, services will become overwhelmed as mental distress rises substantially across the population.
Second UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure
A second UK health body has ended its commercial relationship with Israeli drug manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals following pressure from pro-Palestine activists, citing concerns about the firm’s activities.
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
Rampton high-security hospital in England holds patients with severe mental health disorders who pose danger to themselves or others. The facility, built in 1912, faces ongoing scrutiny regarding conditions and treatment standards.
How overcoming endometriosis transformed one Worcester woman’s life
A Worcester woman lost 10 stone in 18 months following surgery for endometriosis, describing the transformation as “night and day” after decades of severe pain and exhaustion.
Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is promoting its Wellbeing for Us programme, offering free mental health support through workshops and peer groups across multiple locations ahead of World Mental Health Day.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Women report serious complications from budget eyelid surgery performed abroad, including incomplete eye closure and infected wounds, prompting concerns from UK surgeons about aftercare burdens on the NHS.
Menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year ‘no better than cheap multivitamin’
Consumer watchdog Which? found menopause supplements costing over £400 annually offer no significant advantage over £22-a-year multivitamins, lacking key nutrients despite premium pricing.
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