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FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year
The FDA says its safety review of mifepristone, the nation’s main abortion pill, will continue into next year, with findings expected by March 2027, drawing criticism from abortion opponents.
NI healthcare workers at ‘tipping point’ as union ballots for industrial action
Northern Ireland’s public services union Nipsa is balloting healthcare workers for industrial action, citing unresolved pay disputes and unsafe staffing levels after negotiations with the Health Minister proved unsuccessful.
‘Terminal prostate cancer has taught me one lesson I want to pass on’
A 65-year-old man diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer reflects on how undiagnosed childhood trauma shaped his life for decades and urges others to seek help early.
Cardiff man thankful Calon Hearts’ scan revealed ‘silent’ heart attack
A Cardiff man discovered he had suffered a silent heart attack during a routine cardiac screening, leading to treatment that potentially saved his life.
‘It shows you there is hope’: Football coach on anorexia recovery journey
A Belfast football coach who has battled anorexia since age 12 marks his 30th birthday with a professional photoshoot, crediting an online fitness coach with helping transform his recovery journey.
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Growing demand for shingles vaccines is being driven partly by people hoping to reduce dementia risk, following studies suggesting vaccination may lower dementia rates by up to 20%.
Maesteg teen whose cancer returned after remission has clinical trial hope
A 14-year-old boy with Burkitt lymphoma returned home cancer-free in September after undergoing a clinical trial treatment at Bristol Royal Hospital Children following his cancer’s relapse.
Childhood cancer symptoms – what to look out for
Childhood cancer is rare but the leading cause of disease death in UK children under 15, with about 1,900 diagnosed annually. Parents should watch for persistent tiredness, unexplained bruises, and lumps that don’t resolve.
Ageing population: Stormont failing to plan, says commissioner
Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Older People warns that government leaders are not adequately preparing for rapid demographic shifts as the population ages significantly over coming decades.
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.
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 resulted in 29 cases and two deaths.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for unfairness.
Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
Gene therapy based on optogenetics technology has safely restored partial vision in ten blind patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa, according to new research findings.
Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK
UK surgeons performed the first testicular tissue transplant on a teenager, offering potential fertility preservation for boys whose chemotherapy treatments damage sperm production.
Mum blamed for baby’s death at Telford hospital calls for change in NHS
After their baby daughter died at an NHS hospital, her parents are working with the trust to implement a compassionate care program aimed at improving patient treatment across the health service.
Americans trust science more than peers around the world, survey shows
A global survey finds 52 percent of Americans report high trust in science, nearly double the worldwide average of 26 percent, though internal divisions on science’s benefits are sharper than in peer nations.
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
Flu cases in England during September exceeded historical seasonal averages, with experts emphasizing vaccination as the primary defense against the early-arriving virus.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered small fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin therapy as screening accelerates to identify candidates.
Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments
ADHD UK has threatened legal action against West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for ADHD and autism assessments.
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vapers
More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked are now vapers, up from around 940,000 the previous year, with vaping use now exceeding smoking rates.
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