A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns, with free doses offered to eligible individuals this summer.

Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike action on Thursday over pay disputes, though the Department of Health reported that 90% of routine and elective services proceeded as scheduled.

Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating BMA members backing the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.

The UK’s healthy life expectancy has declined to 60.7 years for men and 60.9 for women, falling below the state pension age, while most other wealthy nations have seen improvements.

England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s beginning April next year, citing health concerns including anxiety, sleep disruption, and educational impacts.

An Australian woman gave birth to rare naturally conceived identical quadruplets delivered via caesarean section, with medical specialists estimating such pregnancies occur at roughly one in 15 million cases.

The Senate committee advanced a bill proposing warning labels on ultra-processed foods and bans on junk food advertisements targeting children, drawing unusual bipartisan support amid shifting political dynamics.

A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, which operates the electronic patient record system used by over half of English GP practices, handling millions of NHS patient records amid concerns about data security and limited public oversight.

Research shows vaccinated women face almost zero cervical cancer deaths before age 30, raising questions about whether traditional screening remains necessary for this population.

A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with expired stockpiles and a “VIP lane” system that favored politically connected suppliers.

UK health advisers recommend offering meningitis B vaccine to all teenagers on the NHS following several fatal outbreaks across the country in recent months.

Night shift work disrupts the body’s internal clock, leading to sleep deprivation linked to dementia, heart disease, and cancer. Researchers are investigating whether biphasic sleep patterns may help mitigate these health risks.