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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 cases globally by up to 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access for vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to overhaul maternity standards and end pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ following recent scandals in NHS maternity services.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff, forcing millions to wait longer for care amid rising demand.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is progressing toward eliminating hepatitis C, having already met treatment targets and reduced mortality by 36% over the past decade, positioning it as one of the first countries globally to achieve this public health milestone.
Medicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Trump administration announced Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, with the policy taking effect in October.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children injured by e-scooters since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 annually in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
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.
England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite record longevity nationally, with people in northern regions experiencing higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and substance-related deaths.
Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study
A new study warns that NHS breast cancer screening criteria for women under 50 are too narrow, missing up to 95% of those at higher risk, as current guidelines focus only on inherited genes rather than lifestyle factors.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found antihistamines and colchicine provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers note it is not a cure.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
Research indicates that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking during ages 45-65 associates with nearly 13 additional dementia-free years.
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to use his political capital to reform the crumbling social care system, warning that without action the NHS could collapse under the strain.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
Experts say new HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by 41% in some regions, but US foreign aid cuts threaten access for vulnerable populations.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Current breast cancer referral guidelines used by English GPs miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop the disease within 10 years, research suggests, prompting calls for criteria review.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, rejecting pressure on women to achieve an ‘ideal birth’ and reintroducing binding national standards.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves affect vulnerable populations including older people and young children more severely, causing heat exhaustion and potentially life-threatening heatstroke through physiological changes including blood vessel dilation and fluid loss.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease can cause life-threatening illness if not treated quickly.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
The UK health service is considering adopting a machine that preserves donated lungs outside the body, potentially rescuing four in five lungs currently unsuitable for transplantation and addressing England and Wales’ low lung transplant rates.
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 the South London Stroke Register.
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