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HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
Experts say new HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by 41% in some regions, but US foreign aid cuts threaten access for vulnerable populations.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Current breast cancer referral guidelines used by English GPs miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop the disease within 10 years, research suggests, prompting calls for criteria review.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, rejecting pressure on women to achieve an ‘ideal birth’ and reintroducing binding national standards.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves affect vulnerable populations including older people and young children more severely, causing heat exhaustion and potentially life-threatening heatstroke through physiological changes including blood vessel dilation and fluid loss.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease can cause life-threatening illness if not treated quickly.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
The UK health service is considering adopting a machine that preserves donated lungs outside the body, potentially rescuing four in five lungs currently unsuitable for transplantation and addressing England and Wales’ low lung transplant rates.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean populations compared with white people, according to analysis of 30 years of data from the South London Stroke Register.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists are examining whether regular sauna use and heat exposure could help people adapt to heatwaves, though experts warn against using saunas during extreme heat events themselves.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, with incidents including staff being called derogatory names and patients refusing treatment from black and Asian staff members.
Bedfordshire and London mental health NHS trust to make £24m cuts
East London NHS Foundation Trust must reduce spending by £24.1m, potentially affecting up to 330 staff positions across mental health and community services serving 1.8 million people.
Federal funds can’t be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears
Federal policy now prohibits using government grants to distribute drug test strips to people who use drugs, raising concerns about overdose prevention efforts in harm reduction programs.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A COVID-19 inquiry found the UK wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with inefficient planning and a controversial prioritization system criticized as unfair.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Nearly 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed at English pharmacies between October 2025 and March 2026 under a new free service designed to improve access.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years at a total cost of £187,479, covering pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology departments.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Research from Oxford University indicates that hot weather and high temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health problems, with some individuals experiencing heightened panic and isolation during heat events.
A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
A new vaccine candidate called WRSs2 showed 89% effectiveness at preventing shigellosis, a leading bacterial cause of diarrheal deaths that kills over 1 million people annually, primarily children under age 5.
A third clinic settles with DOJ over trans care
A third hospital has settled with the Justice Department over gender-affirming care for transgender youth, agreeing to cease providing such care and establish a compensation fund for previously treated patients.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff this year amid financial pressures, raising concerns about access to care for millions of patients.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s adult obesity rate has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s 2,289 cases with five months remaining, marking the highest count since elimination was declared in 2000.
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