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A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, with free vaccines offered to Year 13 pupils and first-year university students.
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.
Redditch powerlifter wins world silver despite endometriosis pain
An 18-year-old powerlifter from Redditch won multiple medals at the World Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships despite endometriosis pain flaring up before competition.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed a diagnosis of polycythaemia vera, a rare incurable blood cancer affecting approximately 8,000 people in the UK that carries risks of blood clots and strokes.
As diseases loom, CDC’s response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency’s reliability
The CDC’s handling of two measles deaths in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns among public health experts about the agency’s reliability and independence from political pressure amid a worsening measles resurgence.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have not attended appointments.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
One in five Black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit within three years, citing racism, exclusion and career obstacles, according to a survey by the NHS Alliance.
Exercise — and echocardiograms — in space protected astronauts’ hearts in study
A new study of 13 astronauts shows that exercise during six months in space protected their hearts from structural changes caused by microgravity, with cardiac function returning to normal after return to Earth.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 ballot participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first human trials of a vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, eight weeks after the public health emergency was declared on 17 May.
Doctors’ AI scribes get names of drugs and diagnoses wrong, NHS watchdog warns
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing patient consultations frequently misidentify drug names and diagnoses, potentially affecting medical records and patient care.
Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
Many NHS areas in England are not providing at-home end-of-life care for seriously ill children, forcing them to die in hospitals instead, campaigners say.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US have more than doubled over three decades, with research indicating that even one drink daily could elevate cancer risk across multiple cancer types.
C-sections hit record high in Wales as mothers warn of support gap
Caesarean births in Wales reached a record 42% in 2025, with mothers reporting inadequate postnatal support and recovery guidance following major surgery.
A&E did not get the basics right – now my son’s life is ruined at 32
A man who visited a hospital’s emergency department with headaches was not given a brain scan despite his brain tumor history, resulting in cardiac arrest and permanent paralysis. Clinical negligence claims in A&E departments have risen 41% over five years.
Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released guidance allowing states to use a tier system to determine which Medicaid recipients are exempt from work requirements due to medical frailty.
U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
U.S. health officials declared an end to the largest cyclospora outbreak in American history, which sickened nearly 13,000 people, though its origin remains unclear.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government scheme compensating people injured by Covid vaccines has cost £83m to run since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, according to newly released figures.
Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest baby formula plant in the U.S.
Abbott Laboratories agrees to pay $385 million to settle claims related to contamination issues at its Michigan baby formula plant, which triggered a major 2022 recall and supply shortage.
NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
England’s NHS will offer free finger-prick cholesterol tests at high-street pharmacies for people aged 40-84, aiming to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.
Lindsay Clancy trial highlights gaps in postpartum psychosis research, experts say
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, has highlighted gaps in understanding postpartum psychosis, a severe psychiatric illness that affects an estimated one to two per 1,000 women after delivery.
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