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‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
Hospitals across England recorded dangerous temperatures exceeding 42C this summer, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine component that could protect against multiple coronavirus variants and potentially prevent future pandemics, marking the first time such a vaccine has been trialled in humans.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted in favor of strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine eight weeks into a public health emergency centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has killed 625 people.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff lacked adequate PPE during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of taxpayer money wasted on procurement, though no evidence of corruption was identified.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
NHS England has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, a program that provided 400-500 overseas doctors annual placements in UK hospitals since 2011, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
The NHS must prepare for annual summer heat crises with the same intensity as winter pressures, health secretary Yvette Cooper warns, as heatwaves become routine across the UK.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government obesity strategies over three decades.
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Eli Lilly’s Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill and GLP-1 medication, has received UK approval, becoming the first such treatment authorized in Europe. It treats obesity and type 2 diabetes but requires separate NHS approval for weight-loss coverage.
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
UK fire services have recorded a 78% increase in fires involving hoarding since 2020, with thousands of homes flagged as high-risk. Support groups and housing providers are now addressing the condition with empathy rather than enforcement.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis faced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her experience reflects broader concerns about medical gaslighting in the NHS.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a concerning rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s, largely linked to increasing obesity levels since the Covid pandemic, according to Imperial College London researchers.
More than 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales due to ‘defibrillator deserts’
Research shows over 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators, with 35 million lacking recommended access, raising concerns about cardiac arrest survival rates.
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
Major ultra-processed food companies have filed 235 lawsuits challenging government health policies worldwide, with tactics mirroring tobacco industry strategies to delay regulations and obstruct public health measures.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it
Climate anxiety has intensified during recent heatwaves, with mental health professionals noting increased cases of distress as people worry about extreme heat affecting themselves and their families.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialists last week amid disagreements over a 3.5% pay award recommendation.
Inside Health – Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease? – BBC Sounds
An experimental CAR-T therapy designed to reset immune systems is producing promising early results in treating autoimmune diseases, with a UK patient becoming one of the first to receive the treatment in clinical trials.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
The UK government is considering exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from new immigration rules designed to toughen settlement requirements, as officials seek to address staffing pressures in social care.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which pose significant health risks if left untreated.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups to assess safety and immune response.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine targeting multiple coronavirus variants. Early human trials involving 39 people assessed the vaccine’s safety and immune response.
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