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Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons report growing complications from budget eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients experiencing severe pain, open wounds, and vision problems after procedures costing significantly less than UK alternatives.
Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research finds
International research found cancer diagnoses among people under 50 have risen sharply in England, the US, and the Netherlands, with prostate cancer cases quadrupling since 2001.
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
Over 1 million people in Great Britain who never smoked now vape, with the proportion nearly doubling since 2021, according to official statistics released this week.
The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later
Studies reveal that people exposed to sugar rationing during their first 1,000 days of life show significantly lower risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health conditions decades later.
New guidelines warn against obesity drugs for young children
The World Health Organization advises against prescribing obesity drugs and GLP-1 injections to children under 10, recommending lifestyle interventions including healthy eating and exercise instead.
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
A clinical trial that withholds hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns received approval this week, backed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., drawing criticism from medical ethicists over its design.
Inside Health – Can full body MRI scans be good for our health? – BBC Sounds
A BBC radio program investigates the growing business of full-body MRI scans, examining whether early disease detection justifies the cost and potential anxiety created by such screenings.
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
Over 150 clinicians warn that extensive screen use in English schools may harm children’s physical and developmental health, particularly eye health, citing rising short-sightedness rates among youth.
How many ways can the Trump administration clamp down on international researchers?
The Trump administration has announced multiple measures targeting international researchers, including proposed visa fee increases and investigations into universities, prompting concerns about deterring foreign students from U.S. biomedical research programs.
Pembrokeshire mum told to prepare for ‘worst’ urges others to get respiratory illness vaccine
A Pembrokeshire mother whose newborn contracted respiratory syncytial virus is urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against RSV, now available in Wales to prevent serious illness in infants and elderly populations.
Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69
Helen Branswell, a renowned infectious disease reporter who covered major health crises from SARS to Covid-19, died Tuesday at age 69 from cancer complications.
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 suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent – Lampard Inquiry
Ten NHS mental health trusts have been referred to regulators over improper consent procedures when using camera monitoring systems to observe patients in their bedrooms.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
A comprehensive review of autism, ADHD, and mental health services identifies risks of over-diagnosis in autism and ADHD, while rejecting similar concerns for mental health conditions. The report recommends systemic reforms to address long waiting times and fragmented support services.
How these census changes could threaten public health
The Trump administration’s proposed census changes—eliminating race and ethnicity questions and excluding non-citizens—could undermine public health research and federal resource allocation, according to a social epidemiologist.
Did Russia play by the rules in reporting lab worker’s death?
A 28-year-old Russian lab technician at a plague research institute died last week, prompting global scrutiny over whether Russia properly reported the case under international health regulations.
Endometriosis centres ‘at risk’ of closure as women’s health ‘broken’
Specialist endometriosis centres in Wales face closure due to resource constraints and new accreditation standards, prompting calls for a nationally commissioned service to prevent patient care being transferred to England.
Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’
Women with autoimmune conditions are up to 74% more likely than men to be told their symptoms are psychological, and face longer diagnostic delays, according to a new study.
Heart attack: Woman was ‘dead for 10 minutes’ due to ‘silent’ cardiac condition
A woman in Northern Ireland survived 10 minutes of clinical death caused by familial hypercholesterolaemia, a genetic condition affecting roughly 1 in 250-500 people that often goes undiagnosed.
Chronic UTIs made me feel like a drug user – MP Allison Gardner
Labour MP Dr Allison Gardner has lived with chronic urinary tract infections for about 10 years, describing searing pain and feeling dismissed by doctors due to lack of an official medical definition.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A targeted vaccination program for one million teenagers and young adults is launching in response to meningitis B infection concerns, aimed at protecting those at highest immediate risk.
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