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Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman diagnosed with endometriosis after 17 years describes experiencing medical gaslighting from doctors, which left her with permanent nerve damage and disability.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a marked increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s since the Covid pandemic, largely driven by rising obesity levels, researchers warn.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
UK officials are considering exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from new immigration rules as part of broader reforms to address social care sector pressures.
After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about ‘chilling effect’ on public health
Public health experts express concern that recent Senate hearings attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci may discourage talented professionals from pursuing careers in health and disease prevention.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted in favor of strike action over pay disputes, with 95% of 104 participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant wage erosion since 2008.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that keeps lungs alive outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance from health authorities.
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 people compared with white counterparts, according to a 30-year analysis from King’s College London.
Ebola outbreak nears milestone, while a vaccine remains months away
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo approaches the second-largest case count on record, with a vaccine for the strain still months away from availability.
Syphilis spreads while researchers contend with federal constraints and a drug shortage
UCSD researchers finding syphilis in 10% of unhoused study participants face federal restrictions on Mexico collaboration and a shortage of injectable penicillin, complicating treatment efforts in border communities.
‘We can’t continue like this’: Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul
Michael Buchanan, Social Affairs and Eleanor Lawrie, Social Affairs7 hours agoA national inquiry has strongly criticised the NHS maternity system in England, saying it is "not set up to deliver consistently safe, high-quality and compassionate care".Baroness Valerie...
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
EPAMichelle RobertsDigital health editor29 June 2026, 17:42 BSTUpdated 18 minutes agoResident doctors in England have voted to accept the government's offer on pay and jobs, bringing an end to three years of strikes. The offer includes more training jobs, faster pay...
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
Claire Graham, at Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Mike McBride, at Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry and Claire Quinn, BBC News NI29 June 2026Resident doctors are taking part in an industrial action in a dispute over pay.The 24-hour industrial action began at 07:00...
Loved and loathed: The making of India’s viral liver doctor
Arun Chandra BoseVikas Pandey29 June 2026The waiting room outside the hepatology clinic at Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi is suspended between hope and despair.One man stares silently at the floor, weakened by advanced liver disease and in urgent need of treatment....
Loved and loathed: The making of India’s viral liver doctor
Arun Chandra BoseVikas Pandey29 June 2026The waiting room outside the hepatology clinic at Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi is suspended between hope and despair.One man stares silently at the floor, weakened by advanced liver disease and in urgent need of treatment....
Loved and loathed: The making of India’s viral liver doctor
Arun Chandra BoseVikas Pandey29 June 2026The waiting room outside the hepatology clinic at Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi is suspended between hope and despair.One man stares silently at the floor, weakened by advanced liver disease and in urgent need of treatment....
Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to ‘explore life beyond’ cancer diagnosis
Kensington PalaceAdam Goldsmith1 hour agoCatherine, the Princess of Wales, has completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer, describing it as a "chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back".She...
Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave
Getty ImagesMichelle RobertsDigital health editor1 hour agoAfter days of record-breaking temperatures around Europe, officials have warned people to adjust their behaviour - even fit, young people - as health services report a sharp rise in life‑threatening...
Efforts To End School Vaccine Mandates Hit a Wall in Florida
Every state, along with Washington, D.C., requires children to obtain certain vaccinations before they can attend school or childcare. These mandates date back decades, and many public health experts consider them a foundational defense against infectious disease....
Trouble Getting Weight Loss Drugs Covered by Insurance? Here’s What To Know
(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) A professional in-home caregiver lost her coverage for Zepbound. She soon realized getting it back was not straightforward. “I was like: ‘What am I going to do? Hopefully I can just continue keeping this weight off.’” — Deborah Finley, 50,...
Trouble Getting Weight Loss Drugs Covered by Insurance? Here’s What To Know
(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) A professional in-home caregiver lost her coverage for Zepbound. She soon realized getting it back was not straightforward. “I was like: ‘What am I going to do? Hopefully I can just continue keeping this weight off.’” — Deborah Finley, 50,...
Is laughter really the best medicine?
Could laughter do more than lift your mood?Researchers at King's College London have launched a "Laughter Lab" to explore whether laughing can help people with chronic lung conditions by clearing airways, improving breathing, and boosting wellbeing.A simple laugh...
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