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Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended deploying a machine that preserves donated lungs outside the body, potentially rescuing four in five organs currently discarded for transplantation.
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 London.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists suggest regular sauna use could help people adapt to heat, though experts caution against using saunas during active heatwaves and emphasize traditional heat safety measures remain paramount.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years at a total cost of £187,479, examining departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a notable increase in racist abuse from patients, including being called slurs and facing refusals based on race, according to a survey of 381 staff members.
Bedfordshire and London mental health NHS trust to make £24m cuts
A London and Bedfordshire mental health NHS trust rated outstanding faces £24.1m in budget cuts, potentially affecting up to 330 of its 6,000 staff.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Research from Oxford University indicates that hot weather can trigger anxiety and other mental health problems, with physical sensations like rapid heartbeat and sweating intensifying symptoms.
Federal funds can’t be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears
A federal policy bans the use of federal grants for distributing drug test strips to people who use drugs, raising concerns among harm reduction organizations about potential increases in overdoses.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists are examining whether regular sauna use and heat exposure could help people adapt to heatwaves, though experts warn against using saunas during extreme heat events themselves.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, with incidents including staff being called derogatory names and patients refusing treatment from black and Asian staff members.
Bedfordshire and London mental health NHS trust to make £24m cuts
East London NHS Foundation Trust must reduce spending by £24.1m, potentially affecting up to 330 staff positions across mental health and community services serving 1.8 million people.
Federal funds can’t be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears
Federal policy now prohibits using government grants to distribute drug test strips to people who use drugs, raising concerns about overdose prevention efforts in harm reduction programs.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A COVID-19 inquiry found the UK wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with inefficient planning and a controversial prioritization system criticized as unfair.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Nearly 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed at English pharmacies between October 2025 and March 2026 under a new free service designed to improve access.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years at a total cost of £187,479, covering pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology departments.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Research from Oxford University indicates that hot weather and high temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health problems, with some individuals experiencing heightened panic and isolation during heat events.
A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
A new vaccine candidate called WRSs2 showed 89% effectiveness at preventing shigellosis, a leading bacterial cause of diarrheal deaths that kills over 1 million people annually, primarily children under age 5.
A third clinic settles with DOJ over trans care
A third hospital has settled with the Justice Department over gender-affirming care for transgender youth, agreeing to cease providing such care and establish a compensation fund for previously treated patients.
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 this year amid financial pressures, raising concerns about access to care for millions of patients.
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