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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, according to his medical team. Tissue tests confirmed early-stage adenocarcinoma, and the pontiff has been discharged from the hospital.
Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer’s patients in new study
A UK clinical trial called AD-SMART is testing repurposed diabetes and ADHD drugs on Alzheimer’s patients, hoping to accelerate discovery of effective treatments for the disease.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French health authorities confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in early October, though officials said there is currently no public health risk.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more likely to be diagnosed in emergency settings, according to research analysis.
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
Rampton high-security hospital in Nottinghamshire holds patients deemed dangerous due to severe mental illness. Visitors describe the experience as emotionally traumatic, with strict security measures and limited information about care.
NI health: Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland will stage two 24-hour strikes in November amid ongoing pay disputes, with the medical union warning of potential escalation.
Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked now vape, with numbers rising annually, driven by social factors and marketing featuring bright colors and sweet flavors.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman learned she had cancer from a hospital employee who improperly accessed her medical records days before her official diagnosis, prompting an investigation and apology from the trust.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide shortly after meeting with professionals.
Abercynon woman, 93, waits 10 hours on floor for an ambulance
A 93-year-old woman in Wales waited 10 hours on her floor with broken bones before receiving ambulance transport to hospital, raising concerns about emergency service response times.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A primary school teaching assistant lost her job due to endometriosis, a condition affecting one in 10 women. A new inquiry found nearly half of women with the condition have lost income due to their symptoms.
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit
Cocaine consumption in England rose 26% between 2021 and 2025, reaching an estimated £9.8bn annual market, with deaths hitting record levels as aging users face greater health risks.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey reports significant growth in wellbeing support services over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions rising substantially.
Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is promoting its Wellbeing for Us programme, offering free mental health support through workshops and peer groups across multiple locations in the region.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers identified a new depression subtype linked to body clock disruptions, affecting nearly a quarter of severely depressed patients and showing poor response to standard antidepressants.
Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
Research indicates that losing 5% of body weight in middle age can reduce inflammation and restore cardiovascular health to levels comparable with those who maintained healthy weight throughout adulthood.
Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
England plans tighter regulations in 2027 requiring only trained professionals to perform high-risk cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials, with bans for under-18s.
Women hope yearly health checks will improve PMOS diagnosis and care
The UK is renaming polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome and recommending annual health checks to improve diagnosis and care for the condition affecting about one in eight women.
New human data hints at psychedelics’ potential to combat inflammation
Researchers publishing new human data suggest psilocybin may help combat inflammation and support mitochondrial function in patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned closure of Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department has been averted after the British Medical Association called off a scheduled four-day strike by resident doctors following a new government pay offer.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, alongside expanded screening efforts to identify those at risk.
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