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Extreme heat affects the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, with older people, babies, and those with certain health conditions facing elevated health risks.
Approximately 400 million people now live in countries with legalized assisted dying, including Canada, Australia, and Spain. Laws vary significantly worldwide, with some restricting access to terminally ill patients while others extend eligibility to those with incurable conditions.
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching in response to meningitis B infection concerns, with officials saying it protects those at highest immediate risk.
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay erosion, with 95% of 104 eligible members backing industrial action in a dispute with Manx Care.
Leading cardiovascular organizations have agreed on the world’s first universal heart attack definition, aimed at improving care for women who have historically received delayed or less effective treatment.
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing patient consultations make dangerous errors with drug names and diagnoses, potentially affecting medical records and patient care if undetected.
