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New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
An NHS-style social care system for England could take decades to implement, economist Sir Andrew Dilnot told the BBC, citing substantial costs for a fully free model.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body’s cooling systems and pose serious risks to vulnerable populations including older people, young children, and those with chronic conditions. Authorities recommend precautions like staying hydrated and avoiding peak sun hours.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, with nearly 90,000 doses already administered following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. Scientists at Oxford University are recruiting volunteers to test the vaccine, which uses technology developed during the Covid pandemic.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement, with poor planning and a criticized “VIP lane” system for contract awards.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
A woman who discovered she was a survivor of female genital mutilation while living in England found support through specialized healthcare services and is now encouraging others to seek help.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major Oxford University study reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have their condition under control.
From professor to patient: One man’s journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
A Stanford medical professor diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer benefits from new targeted therapies that are transforming treatment outcomes, though access and affordability remain significant barriers for patients.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the procedure, according to a new survey.
Latest CDC report on youth behavior has some good news — and MAHA vibes
The CDC’s latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey reports improvements in mental health symptoms and suicide risk among U.S. high schoolers in 2025 compared to two years prior, alongside gains in healthier eating and sports participation.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
Research reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, and only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, raising stroke and heart attack risks.
White House plan to increase control of NIH grants appears ‘dead’
A proposed White House executive order that would have granted political appointees veto power over NIH grant awards appears to have been abandoned following Congressional opposition.
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager’s medical records
NHS staff are under investigation for allegedly accessing the medical records of an 18-year-old autistic boy who died in 2016 without appropriate authorization, prompting concerns about patient privacy protections.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association called off a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-year university students, following a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
‘Early deaths are not inevitable’: report reveals why adults with severe mental illness die younger
Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years younger than the general population, according to an NHS data analysis revealing stark health inequalities and preventable causes of death.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a vaccine whose key component was designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in humans, potentially protecting against multiple coronavirus strains and other viral threats.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland participated in their first-ever strike action over pay, resulting in the cancellation of some routine and elective services, though the Department of Health reported 90% of services proceeded as planned.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report criticizes the UK government’s pandemic procurement failures, finding that nearly £10 billion in taxpayer money was wasted on personal protective equipment that healthcare workers desperately needed.
Researchers warn social media driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests
Researchers warn that social media promotion of Alzheimer’s blood tests may cause unnecessary anxiety in healthy people, as biological markers do not guarantee dementia development.
Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS
Around 1,000 women annually with advanced HER2-low breast cancer in England will gain NHS access to Enhertu, a drug that clinical trials showed extended median progression-free survival to 9.9 months versus 5.1 months with standard chemotherapy.
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