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Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo
Uganda has mandated a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Ebola cases spread to neighboring countries, raising regional transmission concerns.
‘A hidden tradition’: Benjamin Moser wants you to know Jewish anti-Zionism is not new
Benjamin Moser’s new book profiles Jewish figures who opposed Zionism throughout history, arguing anti-Zionism represents a legitimate tradition within Jewish thought often dismissed and forgotten.
Bereaved families could face ‘unjust’ tax bill after civil service pension delays
Bereaved families awaiting delayed civil service pension payouts risk facing tax bills on death benefits if payments exceed a two-year window, prompting warnings of “unjust” financial penalties.
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Chancellor John Healey has rejected calls from Labour MPs to increase Capital Gains Tax, citing concerns that higher rates could prompt wealthy individuals to relocate or defer asset sales.
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Vaping could lead to health harm in children and young people, doctors warn
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warns vaping is linked to breathing problems and developmental harm, calling for stricter restrictions on sales and flavors available to young people.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes could reduce annual injections by 86%, potentially benefiting hundreds of thousands of UK patients once regulatory approval is obtained.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
An AI receptionist called Emma used by GP surgeries in South Yorkshire is struggling to understand patients with broad local accents, leading to frustration and missed appointments, according to a health watchdog.
Even at big companies, health care costs are increasing
Pennsylvania reports two measles-associated deaths in 2026, the first in the state in over three decades. A new survey shows large employers face unexpectedly high health care cost increases.
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s obesity drug program launched in July allows eligible beneficiaries to access medications like Wegovy for $50 monthly, with major pharmacy chains reporting approximately 100,000 prescriptions filled each within two months.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A new mental health treatment approach involving patients’ families and friends reduces psychiatric hospital admissions by three times, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
A pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in Jersey has launched, with officials describing it as beneficial but acknowledging more support is needed for the condition affecting up to one in eight women.
Hospitals are plotting a long-shot push to roll back $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Hospital leaders are organizing efforts to delay, roll back, or mitigate nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts from a recent tax cut law, while some Democratic lawmakers signal openness to changes.
A state gave sheriffs 20% of its opioid settlement cash. We followed the money
Louisiana directs 20% of opioid settlement payouts to sheriffs, the largest law enforcement allocation nationwide. Tracking reveals purchases of equipment and technology, sparking debate over whether funds should support treatment or enforcement.
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from Alaska’s US Senate primary despite legal challenges, joining incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola in the general election.
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
The US and Canada are entering a trade war with tariffs set to begin on 8 September, threatening to raise prices on toilet paper, dairy, and other goods heavily traded between the nations.
Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals
Environmental groups sued the Trump EPA over approval of two datacenter chemicals linked to serious health risks including sudden death, cancer, and reproductive harm, arguing the agency violated safety laws.