Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, alongside expanded screening efforts to identify at-risk individuals.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
An NHS-style social care system for England could take decades to implement, economist Sir Andrew Dilnot told the BBC, citing substantial costs for a fully free model.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body’s cooling systems and pose serious risks to vulnerable populations including older people, young children, and those with chronic conditions. Authorities recommend precautions like staying hydrated and avoiding peak sun hours.
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, with nearly 90,000 doses already administered following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. Scientists at Oxford University are recruiting volunteers to test the vaccine, which uses technology developed during the Covid pandemic.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement, with poor planning and a criticized “VIP lane” system for contract awards.