by News Feed Editor | Oct 8, 2026 | Health
The FDA says its safety review of the abortion pill mifepristone will extend into next year, with a report on findings expected by March 2027, according to a court-ordered update.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 8, 2026 | Health
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 8, 2026 | Health
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing despite the 24-hour industrial action.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 8, 2026 | Health
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to a million young people, particularly 17-18 year-olds and first-year university students, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 8, 2026 | Health
A UK Covid inquiry has published findings on critical PPE shortages during the pandemic, revealing nearly £10 billion in wasted taxpayer money on personal protective equipment procurement.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 8, 2026 | Health
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the procedure, according to a new survey.