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US has lost measles elimination status, global health authorities say
The U.S. has lost its measles elimination status after over 830 hospitalizations and more than 8,000 illnesses in recent outbreaks, marking a significant public health reversal from a milestone achieved a quarter century ago.
BMI alternative for identifying obesity ‘could prevent misdiagnosis in millions’
Researchers propose combining BMI with waist measurements and organ function tests to more accurately diagnose obesity and reduce widespread misdiagnosis affecting millions globally.
A new generation of disability rights activists carry on Judy Heumann’s legacy
A new documentary about disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann premieres on Apple TV, inspiring a new generation of activists fighting to preserve protections she helped win decades ago.
Rise in NHS birth centre closures ‘shocking’ denial of women’s rights, experts say
Twelve NHS birth centres have closed in England since 2019, with six permanent shutdowns occurring since Labour took power in July 2024, limiting women’s choices for midwife-led maternity care.
Disabled people in England ‘have to wait up to two years for wheelchairs’
Disabled people in England face waits of up to two years for wheelchairs, with complaints to the public service ombudsman rising sharply from eight in 2020-21 to 110 in 2025-26.
Consultant doctors in England call off two-day pay strike
Senior hospital doctors in England have cancelled a planned 48-hour strike after the health secretary agreed to begin negotiations about their pay and working conditions.
NHS England on track to miss key cancer treatment target by 10,000 patients
NHS England is projected to miss its cancer treatment target by approximately 10,000 patients by March 2027, with only 70.7% of patients receiving timely treatment against the 80% goal.
Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country’s healthcare system is unraveling
Fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels has overwhelmed hospitals in northern Ethiopia, with healthcare workers describing chaotic conditions and widespread shortages of supplies, staff, and electricity.
Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo’s deadliest outbreak
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 11,000 cases with over 5,300 deaths, marking the country’s deadliest outbreak since its declaration in mid-May.
New addiction society guidance on medetomidine’s brutal withdrawal
The American Society of Addiction Medicine released initial guidance for recognizing and treating medetomidine withdrawal, a condition causing severe symptoms in patients exposed to the increasingly prevalent drug adulterant.
An organ transplant controversy tests ‘the dead donor rule’
The U.S. organ transplant system approved its first national guidelines for normothermic regional perfusion, a controversial procedure that restores blood flow to organs after a donor is declared dead, sparking ethical concerns.
UK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
UK lawmakers warn the government’s obesity reduction plan lacks sufficient oversight and direction, stating it will fail without stronger leadership from the prime minister.
‘This is direct’: positive early feedback from pilot community mental health hub in Cumbria
Hope Haven, a community mental health hub in Whitehaven, offers 24/7 preventive care without requiring diagnosis or referral. Early data shows 3,000 people accessed support in its first five months, with local inpatient admissions falling 24%.
Beware ‘sun, sea and surgery’ cosmetic tourism packages, experts advise
Medical experts warn that cosmetic surgery tourism poses significant risks including infections, disfigurement, and complications with legal recourse, despite cost savings.
How word of mouth is helping an Amish community’s fight against measles
Pennsylvania health officials are using word-of-mouth campaigns and home visits to vaccinate Amish communities against measles, administering over 400 doses since August amid the country’s worst outbreak in 35 years.
American Cancer Society revises guidelines, urges routine PSA screening for prostate cancer
The American Cancer Society revised its prostate cancer screening guidelines, now recommending routine PSA testing every two years for average-risk men aged 50-69 and yearly screening for high-risk groups starting at 45.
Brain implant startup pauses trials
Synchron, a leading brain-computer interface startup, has paused clinical trials of its second-generation wireless device. The company cited component delays rather than safety concerns as the reason for the pause.
Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has reversed plans to abolish Healthwatch England, the NHS’s independent patient champion, following widespread parliamentary opposition to the proposed abolition.
Manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues, say UK experts
UK experts are calling for the government to treat the manosphere and online misogyny as a public health issue, similar to obesity or smoking, requiring coordinated responses from multiple sectors.
‘I was in a darker place than I’d ever been. ECT was my only hope’: how Ted Scheinman finally broke through his depression
Ted Scheinman, a senior editor at Smithsonian magazine, chronicles his lifelong struggle with depression and his 2020 decision to undergo electroconvulsive therapy, describing it as his only hope.
Experts update prostate cancer screening guidelines for men
The American Cancer Society updated prostate cancer screening guidelines, recommending PSA testing every two years starting at age 50 for average-risk men and annually from age 45 for high-risk groups.
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