Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s beginning April next year, citing health concerns including anxiety, sleep disruption, and educational impacts.
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
An Australian woman gave birth to rare naturally conceived identical quadruplets delivered via caesarean section, with medical specialists estimating such pregnancies occur at roughly one in 15 million cases.
Senate advances MAHA-friendly bill for food warning labels and junk food ad bans
The Senate committee advanced a bill proposing warning labels on ultra-processed foods and bans on junk food advertisements targeting children, drawing unusual bipartisan support amid shifting political dynamics.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, which operates the electronic patient record system used by over half of English GP practices, handling millions of NHS patient records amid concerns about data security and limited public oversight.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
Research shows vaccinated women face almost zero cervical cancer deaths before age 30, raising questions about whether traditional screening remains necessary for this population.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with expired stockpiles and a “VIP lane” system that favored politically connected suppliers.