HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new cases globally by up to 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access for vulnerable populations, experts warn.

British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.

New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to overhaul maternity standards and end pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ following recent scandals in NHS maternity services.

More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff, forcing millions to wait longer for care amid rising demand.

England is progressing toward eliminating hepatitis C, having already met treatment targets and reduced mortality by 36% over the past decade, positioning it as one of the first countries globally to achieve this public health milestone.

The Trump administration announced Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, with the policy taking effect in October.

Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children injured by e-scooters since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 annually in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.

The UK faces high UV levels during extreme heat forecasts this week. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature aging.

A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended deploying a machine that preserves donated lungs outside the body, potentially rescuing four in five organs currently discarded for transplantation.

Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean populations compared with white people, according to analysis of 30 years of data from London.

Scientists suggest regular sauna use could help people adapt to heat, though experts caution against using saunas during active heatwaves and emphasize traditional heat safety measures remain paramount.