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PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced PPE shortages and £9.9bn in taxpayer funds were wasted, though investigators found no evidence of corruption in contract awards.
Job dissatisfaction and health care access uncertainty grows in the U.S., new study finds
Nearly a quarter of U.S. workers remain in unwanted jobs to retain health benefits, up from 16% in 2021, while research funding delays and health program disenrollments affect millions.
Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says
A UK thinktank reports that restoring population health to 2014 levels could increase GDP by 2% and generate £72bn in public finance benefits, as working-age ill health has significantly worsened.
NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter after Nottingham attacks
An NHS trust is being investigated for corporate manslaughter following a 2023 triple homicide in Nottingham. The suspect had received psychiatric care from the trust years before the attacks.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves affect the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, potentially leading to heat exhaustion or fatal heatstroke, with older people and young children facing higher risks.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UK forecasters expect elevated UV levels this week during extreme heat. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature aging.
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
UK fire services recorded a 78% increase in fires involving hoarding since 2020. A peer support group in Wirral offers mental health resources for those affected by the condition.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
A randomized controlled trial at Oxford University found that salsa dancing significantly reduced depressive symptoms and anxiety in young adults over an eight-week period compared to a control group.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis experienced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her story mirrors themes in a new stage adaptation of The Secret Garden about advocating for oneself in healthcare.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Fitness trackers detect early pregnancy signs through elevated body temperature and heart rate changes, sometimes before missed periods, but doctors caution about potential anxiety risks from obsessively monitoring the data.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a notable increase in type 2 diabetes among women in their 20s since the Covid pandemic, largely driven by rising obesity rates, according to Imperial College London researchers analyzing NHS data.
Lack of defibrillators could put 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales
Research indicates 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators, risking death from cardiac arrest when emergency response times are critical.
Removing tax from sanitary products pointless, senator says
Jersey’s social security minister says removing tax from period products would be ineffective, citing the government’s free sanitary product scheme launched four years ago as sufficient.
As Maui recovers from devastating fires, a study offers vision for new rural health model
Researchers in Maui are conducting a major study on long-term health effects from the 2023 fires that destroyed Lāhainā, hoping to create a new rural health model that integrates research with community services.
Peptides get their regulatory closeup
The FDA’s advisory committee is meeting to decide whether compounding pharmacies should produce popular injectable peptides lacking large-scale safety trials, amid growing wellness demand and industry pushback against current restrictions.
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
Major ultra-processed food companies have filed hundreds of lawsuits challenging government health policies, according to a multi-country investigation, mirroring tactics used by the tobacco industry.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
English pharmacies are offering free meningitis B vaccines for eligible young people following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, with bookings opening July 13.
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.
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