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‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system faces urgent reform calls as families navigate high costs and limited support. Officials have pledged to accelerate an independent review with recommendations expected by summer 2027.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO accuses major ultra-processed food corporations of suing governments to obstruct obesity-prevention policies, with 235 lawsuits filed across five countries from 2010 to 2025.
Woman has pioneering surgery for unborn baby with intestines outside its body
A London woman underwent pioneering fetal surgery while 26 weeks pregnant to correct her unborn baby’s gastroschisis, a serious birth defect where intestines develop outside the abdomen.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and dedicated mental health A&Es by 2029, with facilities located in high street venues like banks and libraries to provide immediate crisis support.
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
England’s health secretary calls for NHS to develop annual heatwave preparedness plans similar to winter protocols, citing increased A&E attendance and equipment failures during recent extreme heat.
U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration announced plans to decertify Network for Hope, a Kentucky organ procurement organization, citing persistent safety failures and mishandled cases involving patients showing signs of life.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The viruses were engineered to infect bacteria and pose no threat to humans, marking the first successful AI-designed complete genomes.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon district hospital suspended maternity services due to staffing shortages, forcing pregnant women to travel over an hour to distant hospitals, raising safety concerns among expectant mothers in the remote region.
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 caused 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
Women with endometriosis are leaving the workplace and facing delayed diagnoses that can damage their careers and reproductive health, prompting a UK inquiry into workplace protections for menstrual health conditions.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman who spent a decade pursuing IVF treatment calls for fertility and gynaecology services to be separated from maternity units after her difficult appointment was held within a maternity facility.
Are the ‘luteal uglies’ a real thing?
Social media videos about the “luteal uglies” describe appearance and mood changes during the second half of the menstrual cycle when estrogen drops. Medical experts confirm hormonal shifts can affect skin, bloating, and emotional wellbeing during this phase.
Half of vaccines are binned – this plant could change that
UK scientists have successfully trialed vaccines that don’t require refrigeration for the first time, potentially addressing the approximately 50% annual global vaccine wastage caused by temperature control failures.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from English schoolchildren contained spice, a synthetic cannabinoid far more harmful than cannabis that can cause psychosis, cardiac arrest, and severe addiction.
This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target
Cambodia became the first Asia-Pacific country to achieve the U.N.’s 95-95-95 HIV targets in June, meaning 95% of HIV-positive people know their status, are on medication, and are virally suppressed.
A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine for people 50 and older, marking the first flu shot using COVID vaccine technology. The vaccine will be available in the coming weeks for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
There’s a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?
Social media influencers are promoting messages against hormonal birth control, coinciding with reduced abortion access and funding cuts to reproductive health providers, raising questions about impacts on contraceptive use and pregnancy rates.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
Women vaccinated against HPV now face nearly zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, raising questions about whether routine screening remains necessary.
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women
Health experts report a concerning rise in shingles cases among millennial women, with new research showing those aged 30-39 with certain conditions face higher risk than older groups.
England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite record longevity nationally, with people in northern regions experiencing higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and substance-related deaths.
Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study
A new study warns that NHS breast cancer screening criteria for women under 50 are too narrow, missing up to 95% of those at higher risk, as current guidelines focus only on inherited genes rather than lifestyle factors.
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