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Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to a million young people, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
UK women face renewed shortages of certain HRT products, including FemSeven Conti and Estradot patches, with supplies expected unavailable for several weeks into the coming months.
Failings allowed Covid ‘to spread like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
A UK inquiry found government failures allowed Covid to spread rapidly in care homes, with over 43,000 recorded deaths between March 2020 and July 2022, contradicting official claims of protection.
Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, according to his medical team. Tissue tests confirmed early-stage adenocarcinoma, and the pontiff has been discharged from the hospital.
Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer’s patients in new study
A UK clinical trial called AD-SMART is testing repurposed diabetes and ADHD drugs on Alzheimer’s patients, hoping to accelerate discovery of effective treatments for the disease.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French health authorities confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in early October, though officials said there is currently no public health risk.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more likely to be diagnosed in emergency settings, according to research analysis.
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
Rampton high-security hospital in Nottinghamshire holds patients deemed dangerous due to severe mental illness. Visitors describe the experience as emotionally traumatic, with strict security measures and limited information about care.
NI health: Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland will stage two 24-hour strikes in November amid ongoing pay disputes, with the medical union warning of potential escalation.
Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked now vape, with numbers rising annually, driven by social factors and marketing featuring bright colors and sweet flavors.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman learned she had cancer from a hospital employee who improperly accessed her medical records days before her official diagnosis, prompting an investigation and apology from the trust.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide shortly after meeting with professionals.
Women take to social media to break the taboo of UTIs
Women are using social media to challenge stigma surrounding chronic urinary tract infections, sharing personal stories of the debilitating condition that experts estimate could affect up to 1.7 million women in the UK.
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?
A Republican congressman who voted to cut Medicaid faces reelection in a district where roughly 60% of constituents rely on the program, highlighting healthcare as a key campaign issue.
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.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A primary school teaching assistant lost her job due to endometriosis, a condition affecting one in 10 women. A new inquiry found nearly half of women with the condition have lost income due to their symptoms.
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit
Cocaine consumption in England rose 26% between 2021 and 2025, reaching an estimated £9.8bn annual market, with deaths hitting record levels as aging users face greater health risks.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey reports significant growth in wellbeing support services over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions rising substantially.
Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is promoting its Wellbeing for Us programme, offering free mental health support through workshops and peer groups across multiple locations in the region.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers identified a new depression subtype linked to body clock disruptions, affecting nearly a quarter of severely depressed patients and showing poor response to standard antidepressants.
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