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Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry into Essex mental health patient deaths heard that monitoring technology widely used in NHS wards lacks strong independent evidence of improved safety benefits.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that assisted dying legislation should wait until palliative and social care systems improve, delaying debate on a bill scheduled for parliamentary vote in September.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system is being criticized as unfair and inadequate, with families depleting savings and sacrificing careers to afford care for loved ones with conditions ranging from dementia to autism.
Key Senate panel backs Trump’s picks for CDC, pandemic preparedness
Senate health committee approved Trump nominees Erica Schwartz for CDC director and Sean Kaufman for pandemic preparedness, with support from Republican members and Democrat Tim Kaine for Schwartz.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans £25m in budget cuts affecting hundreds of jobs and multiple services including child mental health care, talking therapies, and addiction support.
Woman has pioneering surgery for unborn baby with intestines outside its body
Doctors have successfully performed pioneering in-utero surgery on an unborn baby with gastroschisis, a birth defect where intestines grow outside the body. The procedure, performed at 26 weeks of pregnancy, represents a significant advancement in fetal surgical intervention.
Heart transplant candidates fail if they get too weak. New program tries inpatient prehab
A new inpatient rehabilitation program aims to prevent heart transplant candidates from becoming too frail while hospitalized, helping them maintain eligibility for lifesaving surgery.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned four-day doctors’ strike at Cheltenham General Hospital has been suspended after the British Medical Association received a new pay offer from the government, allowing the A&E department to remain open.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
High street pharmacies in England are now offering free meningitis B vaccines for eligible teenagers and young adults, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis
Ami RobertsonMichelle RobertsDigital health editor2 hours agoPeople who think they may have endometriosis - a painful condition affecting one in 10 women - will soon be able to ask their GP for a couple of non-invasive tests for quicker diagnosis. Experts hope they...
Copay Assistance Is Meant To Defray Patient Drug Costs. Some Insurers Keep It Instead.
For 16 years, Larry Gruber, a fitness coach from Wilton Manors, Florida, received a coupon card to help him pay for a psoriatic arthritis medication he needs that costs more than $7,700 a month. Each year, Amgen, which makes the drug, called Enbrel, sent the coupon...
Copay Assistance Is Meant To Defray Patient Drug Costs. Some Insurers Keep It Instead.
For 16 years, Larry Gruber, a fitness coach from Wilton Manors, Florida, received a coupon card to help him pay for a psoriatic arthritis medication he needs that costs more than $7,700 a month. Each year, Amgen, which makes the drug, called Enbrel, sent the coupon...
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Available for over a yearAn experimental treatment to “reset” the immune systems of people with autoimmune disease is showing transformative results in early trials. James visits the NIHR Clinical Research Facility in Manchester to meet Kathy. She was diagnosed with...
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
Getty ImagesBarbara Plett UsherAfrica correspondent7 July 2026After dismantling the main US body for delivering foreign assistance last year, the Trump administration is again offering hundreds of millions of dollars to African countries to support their healthcare...
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
Getty ImagesBarbara Plett UsherAfrica correspondent7 July 2026After dismantling the main US body for delivering foreign assistance last year, the Trump administration is again offering hundreds of millions of dollars to African countries to support their healthcare...
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
Getty ImagesBarbara Plett UsherAfrica correspondent7 July 2026After dismantling the main US body for delivering foreign assistance last year, the Trump administration is again offering hundreds of millions of dollars to African countries to support their healthcare...
Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 – even with young donor eggs
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor6 hours agoOlder women face a lower chance of fertility treatment working, even when using young donor eggs - with a marked drop-off from around the age of 49, new research suggests. Experts studying 1,774 women say the findings...
Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
Getty ImagesMichelle RobertsDigital health editor6 July 2026, 17:01 BSTUpdated 39 minutes agoConsultants across England have voted in favour of strike NHS action in the future over pay and pensions. In a ballot, 76% of the senior doctors who are members of the British...
How often do you get up from your desk?
A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
Getty ImagesAmy Walker and James Gallagher, Health and science correspondent6 July 2026You know the score. You stayed up late at the pub in the early hours of the morning, or set your alarm for after midnight to watch England in its nail-biting match against...
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
Getty ImagesAmy Walker and James Gallagher, Health and science correspondent6 July 2026You know the score. You stayed up late at the pub in the early hours of the morning, or set your alarm for after midnight to watch England in its nail-biting match against...
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Everything You Need to Know About the CBD Oil Dosage Calculator
CBD oil is medicinal marijuana oil administered under the tongue for maximum absorption into the bloodstream. Several factors affect the amount of dosage required for different people. The amount of dosage can also change from day to day depending on the reason for...
10 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A Second-Hand Bike
Shifted to a new city and want to buy a second-hand bike for commuting? Or saving up to buy a solid good second-hand bike to run errands? Either way, there are a lot of critical things that you must know before jumping into a deal and walking away with a bike that you...
Improved Biological Understanding Enhances Crohn’s Treatment
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Questions To Ask About Child Adoption
If you are preparing to adopt a child or children, you should expect a complicated process through the family courts. Although some adoptions may be routine and simple, it is a good idea to have a family lawyer in Miami to ensure that you can navigate the system...