NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing as emergency coverage remained fully staffed.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved human trials for an Ebola vaccine developed by University of Oxford scientists, the first of four candidates to enter clinical testing during an ongoing outbreak.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study of over 132,000 people suggests statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when treatment begins earlier in life.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement in treating child sexual abuse survivors seeking NHS mental health support, citing inadequate training and fragmented services.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS managers warn that autism and ADHD care is at risk of descending into chaos as costs spiral and unregulated private providers proliferate amid surging demand.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are obtaining testosterone from online pharmacies by posing as men due to NHS access difficulties, with some reaching unsafe levels, according to menopause specialists.