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Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer’s patients in new study
A UK clinical trial has launched to test two repurposed drugs used for diabetes and ADHD on Alzheimer’s patients, aiming to accelerate the search for new treatments for the disease.
First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
A personalized cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy reduced melanoma recurrence or death risk by 42% in a major clinical trial, potentially marking a turning point in personalized cancer treatment.
Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides
The Trump administration will allow small compounding pharmacies to produce six peptides without FDA enforcement, though major pharmacy groups and consumer advocates express safety concerns about unproven compounds.
Newport mum of critically ill baby denied food at Grange Hospital
A mother was denied hospital meals while her critically ill infant received treatment on a pediatric ward because she was not breastfeeding, sparking criticism of the hospital’s feeding policy.
Ahead of midterms, Missourians defend transgender healthcare
LGBTQ+ advocates in Missouri are conducting a door-to-door campaign called “deep canvassing” to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently ban gender-affirming care for minors in the state.
Concern over cut to young people’s mental health crisis scheme
A mental health crisis support scheme for young people in Northern Ireland’s western region has reduced its operating hours to weekdays only due to financial pressures, drawing concern from health professionals and lawmakers.
Hundreds of GP surgeries lose online services after Silicon Practice collapse
Approximately 500 GP surgeries in England lost online services after tech firm Silicon Practice entered administration, forcing patients to book appointments by phone instead.
What killed 500-plus penguins? How scientists solved the mystery
Scientists investigating a mass penguin die-off in Antarctica expected to find bird flu but discovered avian cholera caused by bacteria killed more than 537 penguins.
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 killed two people.
Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV requires no additional treatment following lung cancer surgery, Vatican doctors confirmed after tissue analysis showed the disease was localized.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities confirmed the first human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in early October, with no current public health risk identified.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more often diagnosed in emergency settings, research shows.
The Ebola outbreak is breaking records — and just marked a grim milestone
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 infections since May, marking the fastest-spreading outbreak in history and the largest in geographic scope, with nearly 5,000 deaths recorded.
NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards
NHS Western Isles prescribes weight loss and diabetes medications at nearly three times the rate of other Scottish health boards, according to a new industry report highlighting significant geographic variation in medicine access.
Needle exchange: Vulnerable at risk as ‘life-saving’ drug needle site closes
A needle exchange service in Belfast is closing on 2 November due to loss of premises, shifting to a reduced street-based operation amid concerns about impacts on vulnerable drug users.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman was informed of her cancer diagnosis by a hospital employee who inappropriately accessed her medical records before she received official test results from her consultant.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has endorsed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of parent-carer Matilda Davis, who died by suicide after a social work visit.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety – here’s how to recognise the signs
A 25-year-old woman who visited hospital multiple times weekly convinced she was dying was eventually diagnosed with health anxiety and health-related OCD, discovering her symptoms had no medical basis.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A new parliamentary inquiry finds that nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition, with many forced to leave their jobs entirely despite workplace protections remaining limited.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey reported a significant rise in wellbeing support demand over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions increasing 138%.
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
U.S. overdose deaths declined 27% in 2024 with preliminary data showing further drops in 2025, though experts attribute the decrease to multiple factors beyond any single administration’s policies.
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