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NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, marking the second walkout by physician groups in the region following consultants’ action last week.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that preserves lungs outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft NHS guidance recommending a four-year assessment period.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Analysis of three decades of stroke data reveals that high blood pressure and diabetes risk factors are increasing faster among Black people than white people in the UK.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists suggest regular sauna use could help bodies adapt to heat stress, though experts warn against using saunas during active heatwaves and emphasize this is long-term preparation, not acute treatment.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews costing £187,479 between 2021 and 2025, examining departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a maternity recliner chair to expand breastfeeding support services at a new clinic.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, including being called derogatory names and refused treatment based on race.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The breakthrough marks the first successful AI-designed complete genomes, though experts warn of biosecurity concerns.
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
The White Mesa Mill, the nation’s only remaining conventional uranium mill, faces renewed scrutiny as increased uranium demand driven by nuclear power expansion raises health and contamination concerns among nearby tribal communities.
Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England
Fampridine, the first drug to help multiple sclerosis patients walk, is now available on the NHS in England. Up to 5,000 people annually could benefit from the signal-boosting medication.
Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections
Children in England’s poorest areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections than those in wealthier regions, with air pollution identified as a significant contributing factor.
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women
Medical professionals report a concerning rise in shingles cases among millennials, particularly women in their 30s and 40s, driven by stress, lifestyle factors, and weakened immunity rather than age-related causes.
England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite reaching record longevity levels, with northern regions experiencing little improvement over the past decade due to higher rates of disease and deprivation.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have called off strikes scheduled to begin Monday after the government made a new offer, which the British Medical Association will put to members for a vote.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
English pharmacies are now offering free meningitis B vaccines to eligible teenagers and students following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced PPE shortages during the pandemic, with nearly £10bn of government spending wasted on procurement, though it found no evidence of ministerial corruption.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
A randomized controlled trial from Oxford University found that salsa dancing reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young adults over an eight-week period compared to a control group.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
Endometriosis causes severe health complications that force many women to leave work, with one in six affected women leaving employment due to the condition, according to ongoing workplace inquiry evidence.
Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says
Restoring the UK’s population health to 2014 levels could increase GDP by 2% and generate a £72bn public finances boost, according to Health Foundation research.
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
A UK humanitarian worker has been medically evacuated to a London hospital for monitoring after potential exposure to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though the individual shows no symptoms.
NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter after Nottingham attacks
Police are investigating an NHS trust for corporate manslaughter following fatal 2023 Nottingham attacks committed by a psychiatric patient who had been treated there multiple times.
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