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HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new infections by 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting global access to the medication and related services, experts warn.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, infants, and young children. Experts recommend vulnerable populations take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during heatwaves.
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 rising meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Almost 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, figures show.
Judge denies states’ motion to postpone Medicaid work requirement
A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1, ruling the timeline was established by Congress rather than federal health agencies.
Federal government could improve infectious disease monitoring, says federal government
A federal Government Accountability Office report released this week recommends strengthening U.S. surveillance systems for emerging infectious diseases, citing the need for comprehensive national strategy and improved public health messaging.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness in emergency spending.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s record of 2,289 cases with five months remaining in the year, marking the worst year since 1991.
Kemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social care
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to reject tax increases or additional borrowing as funding mechanisms for social care reform, proposing instead that costs be met through existing spending reductions.
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...
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...
Trump Officials Still Delaying Funds
The Host For the second year in a row, Trump administration officials are delaying the distribution of hundreds of millions of dollars in health-related grant funding as political appointees seek to ensure the funding adheres to the administration’s priorities —...
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Claire QuinnBBC News NI25 June 2026Consultants and specialist doctors have taken part in industrial action over pay.This was the first time these two groups of doctors went on strike in Northern Ireland, and while some routine and elective services were cancelled, the...
Opioid Settlement Money Pays for Services To Battle Addiction in Rural Kentucky
WHITESBURG, Ky. — Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden’s life. Her earliest memory is of standing on the passenger seat of her dad’s car as a toddler, wearing a peach-colored blouse, while he drove from their Kentucky home...
Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Getty ImagesNick TriggleHealth correspondent6 hours agoNew cases of obesity are rising fastest in younger adults in England, a study suggests.Rates of new diagnoses for people in their 30s were nearly 20% higher in 2024-25 than they were in 2019-20, according to the...
Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there’s a cultural shift
Getty ImagesMichael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent24 June 2026In November 2018, health bosses in Nottingham were told there was "a crisis in our maternity services". A letter, signed by more than 50 staff at the Queen's Medical Centre, warned "mistakes will be...
Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there’s a cultural shift
Getty ImagesMichael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent24 June 2026In November 2018, health bosses in Nottingham were told there was "a crisis in our maternity services". A letter, signed by more than 50 staff at the Queen's Medical Centre, warned "mistakes will be...
Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there’s a cultural shift
Getty ImagesMichael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent24 June 2026In November 2018, health bosses in Nottingham were told there was "a crisis in our maternity services". A letter, signed by more than 50 staff at the Queen's Medical Centre, warned "mistakes will be...
Even in Blue States, Hospitals Have Continued To Drop Gender-Affirming Care for Youths
One afternoon in late 2024, a sixth-grader nicknamed Bug came home from school with an announcement to make. Bug, who was assigned female at birth, told his parents he was a boy — and would be using he/him pronouns. “OK, cool,” his mother, J, remembered saying. (J...
Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Getty Images/SolStockMichelle RobertsDigital health editor6 hours agoWhether it's responding to emails or taking video calls, so much of office life revolves around being planted on a chair.But the habit is damaging our health. Prolonged sitting can increase the risk...
Medicare’s AI Push Snarls Patients and Doctors in Errors and Delays
Bill Curry, 65, raises cattle on the same land in rural Oklahoma once owned by his father and generations before him. Each quarter, for several years, he has made the 2½-hour drive to Oklahoma City for an epidural in his spine to treat his back pain. But this year,...
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What are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases?
Any kind of accident where one person’s actions causes harm to someone else can be considered as a personal injury case. That means there are many possible cases that could result in someone filing a personal injury lawsuit. But what about the most common types of...
A Guide to CBD Oil
CBD (Cannabidiol) is one active compound out of many from the cannabis plant and is also one of the most popular things in mainstream media right now. Despite its impressive press coverage, there is still an unwavering amount of misinformation, and it can be...
Exploring Your Creativity with Arts and Crafts
Royalty Free Photo All of us have a creative side. Some people like to bake cakes whereas others write a diary where they explore their thoughts and feelings in the written word. Even cultivating a garden or planning a decorative scheme is creative. However, picking...
Detroit Family Awarded Record $130 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
A Detroit family has just been awarded a record-setting judgment on behalf of their son, who suffered grievous injuries due to delayed treatment in a Detroit hospital. The $130 million dollar award determined by the jury in the Oakland County Circuit Court is being...