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‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at Cambridge University developed a vaccine using artificial intelligence to protect against multiple coronavirus variants and potentially prevent future pandemics, marking the first AI-designed vaccine antigen tested in humans.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland have begun a 24-hour strike over pay disputes, with consultants and specialist doctors also participating in ongoing industrial action regarding compensation and working conditions.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman diagnosed with endometriosis after 17 years describes experiencing medical gaslighting from doctors, which left her with permanent nerve damage and disability.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a marked increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s since the Covid pandemic, largely driven by rising obesity levels, researchers warn.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
UK officials are considering exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from new immigration rules as part of broader reforms to address social care sector pressures.
After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about ‘chilling effect’ on public health
Public health experts express concern that recent Senate hearings attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci may discourage talented professionals from pursuing careers in health and disease prevention.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted in favor of strike action over pay disputes, with 95% of 104 participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant wage erosion since 2008.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that keeps lungs alive outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance from health authorities.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean people compared with white counterparts, according to a 30-year analysis from King’s College London.
Ebola outbreak nears milestone, while a vaccine remains months away
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo approaches the second-largest case count on record, with a vaccine for the strain still months away from availability.
Syphilis spreads while researchers contend with federal constraints and a drug shortage
UCSD researchers finding syphilis in 10% of unhoused study participants face federal restrictions on Mexico collaboration and a shortage of injectable penicillin, complicating treatment efforts in border communities.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new infections by 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting global access to the medication and related services, experts warn.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, infants, and young children. Experts recommend vulnerable populations take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during heatwaves.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Almost 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, figures show.
Judge denies states’ motion to postpone Medicaid work requirement
A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1, ruling the timeline was established by Congress rather than federal health agencies.
Federal government could improve infectious disease monitoring, says federal government
A federal Government Accountability Office report released this week recommends strengthening U.S. surveillance systems for emerging infectious diseases, citing the need for comprehensive national strategy and improved public health messaging.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness in emergency spending.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s record of 2,289 cases with five months remaining in the year, marking the worst year since 1991.
Kemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social care
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to reject tax increases or additional borrowing as funding mechanisms for social care reform, proposing instead that costs be met through existing spending reductions.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, which manages electronic patient records for most English GP practices, prompting concerns from medical professionals and campaigners about data security and oversight.
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