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Trump administration’s new ‘treatment-first’ addiction toolkit emphasizes faith, abstinence
The Trump administration unveiled a new addiction and homelessness framework emphasizing treatment, faith-based interventions, and abstinence while rejecting harm reduction and housing-first approaches.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended heat exposure affects vulnerable populations including older adults and young children through physiological changes like elevated heart rate and blood pressure drops. Understanding heat-related illnesses and protective measures is critical during warm weather periods.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
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.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
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.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
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.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
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 set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
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.
Medicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
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.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
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.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves affect the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, potentially leading to heat exhaustion or fatal heatstroke, with older people and young children facing higher risks.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UK forecasters expect elevated UV levels this week during extreme heat. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature aging.
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
UK fire services recorded a 78% increase in fires involving hoarding since 2020. A peer support group in Wirral offers mental health resources for those affected by the condition.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
A randomized controlled trial at Oxford University found that salsa dancing significantly reduced depressive symptoms and anxiety in young adults over an eight-week period compared to a control group.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis experienced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her story mirrors themes in a new stage adaptation of The Secret Garden about advocating for oneself in healthcare.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Fitness trackers detect early pregnancy signs through elevated body temperature and heart rate changes, sometimes before missed periods, but doctors caution about potential anxiety risks from obsessively monitoring the data.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a notable increase in type 2 diabetes among women in their 20s since the Covid pandemic, largely driven by rising obesity rates, according to Imperial College London researchers analyzing NHS data.
Lack of defibrillators could put 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales
Research indicates 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators, risking death from cardiac arrest when emergency response times are critical.
Removing tax from sanitary products pointless, senator says
Jersey’s social security minister says removing tax from period products would be ineffective, citing the government’s free sanitary product scheme launched four years ago as sufficient.
As Maui recovers from devastating fires, a study offers vision for new rural health model
Researchers in Maui are conducting a major study on long-term health effects from the 2023 fires that destroyed Lāhainā, hoping to create a new rural health model that integrates research with community services.
Peptides get their regulatory closeup
The FDA’s advisory committee is meeting to decide whether compounding pharmacies should produce popular injectable peptides lacking large-scale safety trials, amid growing wellness demand and industry pushback against current restrictions.
‘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 hundreds of lawsuits challenging government health policies, according to a multi-country investigation, mirroring tactics used by the tobacco industry.
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