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A study challenges the standard NHS approach to endometriosis treatment, finding that surgery and hormonal medication alone do not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater effectiveness.
Around 400 million people now live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Laws vary widely across jurisdictions, with some restricting eligibility to the terminally ill while others allow it for those with incurable conditions causing unbearable suffering.
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching due to rising meningitis B infections, with free doses offered to eligible groups this summer.
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with picket lines at major hospitals as consultants and specialists continue their own industrial action.
The NHS is rolling out free at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have not attended appointments.
The UK is experiencing high UV levels during a period of extreme heat. Excessive UV exposure damages skin cells and increases skin cancer risk, though some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production.
