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GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests that current GP guidelines in England miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of referral criteria.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between ages 45 and 65 was associated with nearly 13 additional years free from dementia.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Extreme heat waves are driving a surge in emergency department visits and health complications, with falls among elderly people and dehydration-related injuries becoming increasingly common during high-temperature periods.
They grew up with disability rights. Now, they’re fighting to keep them
Siblings who grew up under disability rights protections now worry those safeguards are being challenged as the Department of Justice shifts its enforcement position on a key Supreme Court decision.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, promising women should not feel pressured into an ‘ideal birth’ experience and announcing binding national standards to address systemic failures.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers plan to cut services and reduce staff positions in 2026-27, affecting millions across England seeking care amid rising demand.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 injured in e-scooter crashes since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during recent heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff, according to NHS data.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children in London whose lung growth had been stunted by air pollution showed significant recovery after an ultra low emission zone was introduced in 2019, a study of over 3,400 primary school children found.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Hospital workers nationwide are striking over rising workplace violence, citing inadequate staffing and training. Healthcare workers face seven times higher injury rates from violent incidents than the general population.
A real-world study of Oregon’s nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
A study of nearly 350 people who used psilocybin at Oregon’s state-licensed centers found most described their experience as beneficial, with more than half ranking it among the most meaningful of their lives, while adverse reactions remained rare.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
The UK Health Security Agency declared a national salmonella outbreak after one death and hundreds fell ill, with imported eggs identified as the leading suspect for the contamination.
Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States by concealing federal records related to coronavirus research.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched in response to concerns about meningitis B infections in the UK.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 union members supporting the measure amid complaints of significant wage erosion since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that nearly £10 billion in taxpayer money was wasted on PPE procurement, while NHS staff faced inadequate protection due to poor planning and an undersupplied emergency stockpile.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has risen from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research indicates older adults face dangerous health effects from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood, with implications for millions as global temperatures rise.
Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC
Scientists deployed Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 70,000 doses released to combat an expanding outbreak.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found nearly £10 billion in wasted taxpayer money on PPE procurement, with the country entering the pandemic with expired stockpiles and inadequate supplies for healthcare workers.
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
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