England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
England’s north-south life expectancy gap widened despite record longevity in 2025, with northern regions experiencing little improvement while southern areas gained years.
How a community in Maine is fighting to save their birthing center
A grassroots coalition in Maine is fighting to prevent closure of a coastal hospital’s labor and delivery unit, arguing the loss would create dangerous access gaps for pregnant patients in a rural region.
The main therapy used for children with autism faces changes under Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released guidance aimed at changing how states approach applied behavior analysis, the primary therapy for children with autism, emphasizing stronger oversight and measurable outcomes.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
Researchers found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking in middle age was associated with nearly 13 additional years without dementia.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge used artificial intelligence to design a vaccine component that was then tested in humans, representing what they describe as a world-first achievement in vaccine development.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday in a pay dispute, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.