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Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, which manages electronic patient records for over half of England’s GP practices, raising concerns from medical professionals and campaigners about data security and oversight.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis five years after first experiencing symptoms is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system faces urgent reform calls as families navigate high costs and limited support. Officials have pledged to accelerate an independent review with recommendations expected by summer 2027.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO accuses major ultra-processed food corporations of suing governments to obstruct obesity-prevention policies, with 235 lawsuits filed across five countries from 2010 to 2025.
Woman has pioneering surgery for unborn baby with intestines outside its body
A London woman underwent pioneering fetal surgery while 26 weeks pregnant to correct her unborn baby’s gastroschisis, a serious birth defect where intestines develop outside the abdomen.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and dedicated mental health A&Es by 2029, with facilities located in high street venues like banks and libraries to provide immediate crisis support.
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
England’s health secretary calls for NHS to develop annual heatwave preparedness plans similar to winter protocols, citing increased A&E attendance and equipment failures during recent extreme heat.
U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration announced plans to decertify Network for Hope, a Kentucky organ procurement organization, citing persistent safety failures and mishandled cases involving patients showing signs of life.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The viruses were engineered to infect bacteria and pose no threat to humans, marking the first successful AI-designed complete genomes.
Woman has pioneering surgery for unborn baby with intestines outside its body
Doctors successfully performed pioneering surgery on an unborn baby with gastroschisis, a birth defect where intestines develop outside the body, while the mother was 26 weeks pregnant.
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum
The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director with a 51-44 vote, nearly a year after the previous permanent director was fired over vaccine policy disputes with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England’s government plans to establish nearly 200 community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029, including walk-in hubs in banks and libraries to provide immediate crisis support.
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
England’s health secretary calls for the NHS to implement annual heatwave preparation plans comparable to winter planning, citing increased A&E attendance and equipment failures during recent extreme heat.
Covid can reactivate dormant viruses, according to study
A study published in Nature found that Covid-19 infections can reactivate dormant viruses like Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus, with reactivation correlated to disease severity in hospitalized patients.
U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration announced plans to shut down a Kentucky organ procurement organization, citing persistent safety failures and cases where staff allegedly pressured hospitals to retrieve organs from patients showing signs of life.
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, primarily teenagers and first-year university students, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
A former model diagnosed with endometriosis at 25 had to leave her career after experiencing repeated collapses. The condition, which affects one in six women enough to leave work, often goes undiagnosed for years, causing severe complications.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman undergoing fertility treatment called for separating gynaecology and fertility services from maternity units after attending an appointment located within a maternity ward in Northern Ireland.
UK warned about ‘explosive diarrhoea’ cyclospora infection
UK health authorities warn of rising cyclosporiasis cases, with 67 reported since April, primarily among travelers returning from Mexico. The parasitic infection causes severe watery diarrhea and has affected thousands across the US.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
Ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments worldwide to block or delay obesity-prevention policies, according to a WHO investigation involving 235 legal cases across multiple countries.
Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has killed more than 1,700 people across 3,802 recorded cases as of Tuesday, marking the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record.
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