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What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
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.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
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.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
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.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
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.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
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.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years at a total cost of £187,479, 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 specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a notable increase in racist abuse from patients, including being called slurs and facing refusals based on race, according to a survey of 381 staff members.
Bedfordshire and London mental health NHS trust to make £24m cuts
A London and Bedfordshire mental health NHS trust rated outstanding faces £24.1m in budget cuts, potentially affecting up to 330 of its 6,000 staff.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
English pharmacies are offering free meningitis B vaccines for eligible young people following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, with bookings opening July 13.
A renewed push from the right against abortion pills
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms has sickened at least 1,644 people, while abortion pill opponents are pushing for criminal investigations into medication abortion providers.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UK forecasters expect high UV levels this week as extreme heat approaches, prompting health officials to remind the public about sun protection risks and recommendations.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to pursue strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members supporting the measure in a dispute over compensation levels.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
English pharmacies are now providing free meningitis B vaccines for eligible teenagers and young adults following a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A performer with endometriosis describes experiencing 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability despite eventual treatment.
A renewed push from the right against abortion pills
Federal officials maintain Taylor Farms as the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting at least 1,644 people, while Republican lawmakers escalate efforts against abortion medication distribution.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which health officials say poses elevated risk to this population.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine component and tested it in people, representing the first time artificial intelligence has entirely designed a vaccine’s key component for human trials.
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition SMA a ‘victory’
England will implement newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition causing muscle weakness. Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, whose twin daughters have SMA, has championed the initiative.
Prostate cancer trial using focal therapy has fewer side effects
A 10-year NHS study finds focal therapy—a less invasive prostate cancer treatment—delivers cancer control comparable to surgery or radiotherapy but with substantially fewer side effects like incontinence or sexual dysfunction.
Quitting smoking is hard. A Medicare change may push doctors to give more help
Medicare proposes a 19% reimbursement increase for doctors who counsel patients on quitting smoking and other tobacco use, aiming to encourage physicians to offer more cessation support during visits.
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