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Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
Congress allocated $101 million for teen pregnancy prevention, but about $100 million remains unspent as of late in the 2026 fiscal year, prompting concerns from lawmakers.
Federal judge rolls back landmark disability protections
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services must remove community integration language from a landmark disability rule, marking a significant reversal in federal disability protections.
Plan to limit NHS diagnoses of ADHD attacked as ‘rationing’ healthcare
A government review proposes limiting formal ADHD diagnoses and instead offering support through needs-based assessments, drawing criticism from health advocates who characterize it as rationing healthcare.
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.
Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
Psychologist Marisa Franco discusses how revisiting difficult memories through a technique called memory reconsolidation may help boost self-esteem and self-worth.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals employ only 955 full-time equivalent health play professionals to support 21 million child admissions annually, falling far below recommended staffing levels, according to a charity analysis.
Why is trust in science important?
Public trust in science and health institutions has declined due to disinformation and institutional misconduct. A news organization has hired a dedicated reporter to investigate the causes of scientific distrust and potential solutions.
Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial involving over 250 families tests sensor technology and smart devices to help dementia patients safely remain at home while monitoring their health and daily activities.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
A mental health review head says young people face real challenges with anxiety and depression, dismissing claims they are a “snowflake generation” struggling with economic uncertainty and social media pressures.
Addiction clinics see rising cases of kratom and 7-OH withdrawal
Addiction clinics across the U.S. are reporting a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment for dependence on kratom products and their derivatives, particularly concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves stress the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing heart workload, with older people, babies, and young children facing greater health risks during extreme heat periods.
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-time university students under 25, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai discovered she was a victim-survivor of female genital mutilation after moving to England, leading her to seek specialized medical care and support through Birmingham Women’s Hospital’s FGM clinic.
A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?
President Trump announced pharmaceutical agreements to lower Medicaid drug prices last year, but the pilot program remains largely opaque with uncertain implementation and limited transparency about participating drugs.
To prevent deaths in childbirth, Kenyan moms turn to an AI powered chatbot
Kenya’s AI-powered chatbot PROMPTS helps pregnant women access health guidance via text message, addressing the country’s high maternal mortality rate of about 6,000 deaths annually from pregnancy-related causes.
Ros Chown obituary
Ros Chown, a sexual health adviser in genito-urinary medicine who worked in Cambridge, Wakefield, and Torbay, died aged 71. She was a prominent advocate for public health approaches to preventing sexually transmitted infections.
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