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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, with nearly 90,000 doses already administered following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. Scientists at Oxford University are recruiting volunteers to test the vaccine, which uses technology developed during the Covid pandemic.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement, with poor planning and a criticized “VIP lane” system for contract awards.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
A woman who discovered she was a survivor of female genital mutilation while living in England found support through specialized healthcare services and is now encouraging others to seek help.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major Oxford University study reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have their condition under control.
From professor to patient: One man’s journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
A Stanford medical professor diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer benefits from new targeted therapies that are transforming treatment outcomes, though access and affordability remain significant barriers for patients.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the procedure, according to a new survey.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
A Royal College of GPs survey found that three-quarters of UK family doctors lack sufficient time to provide in-depth preventative care conversations with patients about lifestyle and health matters.
Is sleep tracking making your sleep worse?
Sleep trackers and obsessive optimization may worsen sleep quality, with doctors noting a rise in ‘orthosomnia,’ an unhealthy fixation on achieving perfect sleep scores.
‘Early deaths are not inevitable’: report reveals why adults with severe mental illness die younger
Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years younger than the general population, with analysis revealing they are significantly more likely to die from preventable physical health conditions.
The agony of life with chronic body odour: ‘I swear I’ve tried every deodorant’
Chronic body odour, or bromhidrosis, affects individuals for years despite hygiene efforts, caused by bacterial imbalance or health issues rather than poor personal care practices.
Martha’s Rule rolled out across all A&E departments in England
The NHS is expanding Martha’s Rule to all emergency departments in England, allowing patients and families to request urgent care reviews if they believe a patient’s condition is deteriorating and not being properly addressed.
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Experts’ sleep tips for freshers
University experts recommend maintaining consistent wake times, avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol, and taking evening walks to improve sleep quality during the demanding freshman period.
Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage
Children as young as 13 are experiencing bladder damage from ketamine use, with an NHS clinic reporting over 100 referrals since opening. Doctors warn the drug can cause severe complications including incontinence and kidney failure.
Why growing older LGBTQ+ community in Britain fears losing identity
Britain’s aging LGBTQ+ community faces poorer health, financial strain, and social isolation, prompting specialized housing schemes like Manchester’s Kindred House to provide affirming care environments.
UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
UK researchers developed a non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid samples to help identify womb cancer in women experiencing postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing need for invasive procedures.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons warn of mounting complications from cheap blepharoplasty procedures performed abroad, with patients reporting open wounds, vision problems, and inadequate aftercare placing burden on the NHS.
‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say
An NHS policy accelerating the removal of inactive patients from GP lists has disproportionately affected deprived areas, with analysis showing nearly 30% of national patient list declines occurring in the most disadvantaged practices.
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
Luna Wong, a 16-year-old international student from Hong Kong, died by suicide in July 2023 while studying at a UK boarding school, raising questions about safeguarding for vulnerable international students.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
A survey of Jersey children and young people will include questions about social media and generative AI use for the first time when it runs in October.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Alcohol consumption in the U.S. decreased overall between 2022 and 2024, but adults aged 50-64 (roughly Gen X) were the only age group showing increased drinking, including higher rates of heavy drinking.
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