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Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical memory-corruption flaw in EDK2 UEFI firmware affects most of the world’s servers, allowing attackers to execute code during boot before security defenses activate.
Alaska’s Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his Pentagon position. The move comes as the U.S. and Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety – here’s how to recognise the signs
A 25-year-old woman who frequently visited hospital with chest pain was eventually diagnosed with health anxiety and health-related OCD after tests revealed no physical illness.
Abercynon woman, 93, waits 10 hours on floor for an ambulance
A 93-year-old woman in Wales waited 10 hours on her floor with broken bones before receiving ambulance transport to hospital, raising concerns about emergency service response times.
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Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff in response to financial pressures, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches as screening accelerates to identify those who could benefit.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children under 16 for e-scooter injuries since 2019, with cases rising to nearly 150 annually by 2024, prompting calls for stronger safety regulations.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during summer heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has resulted in one death and sickened hundreds of people, with authorities investigating a suspected link to imported eggs.
Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to avoiding records requests, conspiracy to defraud government
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci at NIAID, pleaded guilty to charges involving concealment of records from Freedom of Information Act requests and conspiracy.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Researchers found that children’s lung growth improved significantly after London introduced an Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2019, with lung capacity in affected children catching up to less-polluted areas.
Accrediting body considers changes to racism curriculum standards for public health schools
The Council on Education for Public Health is considering revising curriculum standards that currently require schools to teach about structural bias, racism, and social inequities, with finalized language expected in 2027.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Healthcare workers at hospitals nationwide are striking over escalating workplace violence, demanding better staffing and safety measures to address what hospital leaders call a “national epidemic.”
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map aims to deliver five Democratic seats to Republicans, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
The CDC has zombie programs. Congress funds them, but few people are left to do the work
The CDC maintains dozens of federally funded programs with no staff after Trump administration layoffs in 2025, creating what officials call ‘zombie programs’ that receive congressional appropriations but cannot function.
Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
U.S. prescription drug prices fell 3.1% year-over-year, the largest drop since 1963. President Trump credits his policies, but experts cite multiple factors including prior Democratic legislation and market competition.