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At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
Five candidates are competing to lead the World Health Organization as it faces unprecedented financial and diplomatic challenges following the United States’ withdrawal from the agency.
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban
The tobacco industry submitted 175,000 public comments opposing the FDA’s proposed menthol cigarette ban, with 97% being form letters, contributing to the agency’s decision to postpone and ultimately abandon the rule.
There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
A WHO pandemic treaty adopted in May 2025 remains stalled over disputes between wealthy and lower-income nations regarding equitable access to pathogen data, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.
Trump uses ‘contested’ power to cut more funding to HHS
The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal spending targeting HHS programs focused on immigrants and diversity initiatives using a contested budgetary power.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender medical care restrictions in prison
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of restrictions on gender-affirming medical care in federal prisons, after lower courts blocked the policy.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as the first vaccine whose key component was designed entirely by artificial intelligence and then tested in humans.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A University College London clinical trial found that antihistamines and the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine offered small fatigue reductions in long Covid patients, though neither provides a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, alongside expanded screening efforts to identify at-risk individuals.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
The head of a mental health review says young people face genuine mental health challenges rather than being a “snowflake generation,” citing economic uncertainty and social media pressures as key factors.
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A family in Greater Manchester describes their five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an autism diagnosis for their 14-year-old daughter, citing deteriorating mental health and limited access to support without official documentation.
Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test
The NHS has begun using a rapid genomic test that can diagnose brain tumors in two hours instead of up to eight weeks, allowing patients to start treatment sooner and potentially enabling surgeons to make critical decisions during surgery.
At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
At least five candidates are running to become the next WHO director-general, a position facing unprecedented challenges due to U.S. withdrawal and reduced global health funding.
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban
The tobacco industry flooded the FDA with 175,000 public comments opposing a proposed menthol cigarette ban, with 97% consisting of form letters echoing industry talking points, according to a Rutgers University study.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have called off strikes scheduled to begin Monday after the government made a new pay offer, ending the 16th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at a UK institute are deploying an advanced microscope to better understand inflammatory bowel disease mechanisms and develop targeted treatments for the incurable condition affecting over half a million people in the UK.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals lack sufficient health play professionals to support children undergoing treatment, with only one specialist available for every 22,061 admissions compared to the recommended ratio of one per 2,230.
Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial is testing high-tech home sensors to help dementia patients live independently and safely, with over 250 families participating in the UK Dementia Research Institute study.
One of the most contagious diseases on the planet is having its worst U.S. outbreak since 1991
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1991, with four unvaccinated deaths reported in Pennsylvania, prompting concerns about the nation’s measles elimination status.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
A woman who moved to the UK discovered she was a survivor of female genital mutilation and sought specialist care during pregnancy, urging others to access available support services.
Ros Chown obituary
Ros Chown, a sexual health adviser in genito-urinary medicine across England for decades, died at age 71. She advocated for non-judgmental care and HIV treatment advances.
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