Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain fully operational after doctors suspended a planned four-day strike following a new government pay offer.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched its first clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups to assess safety and immune response.
Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says
A UK thinktank reports that restoring the population’s health to 2014 levels could increase GDP by 2% and provide a £72bn boost to public finances through improved tax revenues and reduced social spending.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
Women with endometriosis report delayed diagnoses and workplace challenges, with one in six leaving their jobs due to the condition. An ongoing inquiry is examining how the disease affects employment in the UK.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
A randomised controlled trial at Oxford found that salsa dance classes significantly reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young adults compared to a control group over eight weeks.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay on Thursday, with 90% of routine and elective services continuing despite the 24-hour industrial action.