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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched in response to concerns about meningitis B infections in the UK.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 union members supporting the measure amid complaints of significant wage erosion since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that nearly £10 billion in taxpayer money was wasted on PPE procurement, while NHS staff faced inadequate protection due to poor planning and an undersupplied emergency stockpile.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has risen from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research indicates older adults face dangerous health effects from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood, with implications for millions as global temperatures rise.
Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC
Scientists deployed Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 70,000 doses released to combat an expanding outbreak.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found nearly £10 billion in wasted taxpayer money on PPE procurement, with the country entering the pandemic with expired stockpiles and inadequate supplies for healthcare workers.
NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
The NHS must prepare for annual summer heat crises with the same intensity as winter pressures, UK health secretary Yvette Cooper warned, as extreme heatwaves become routine due to climate change.
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer – here’s how
Actress Lucy Davis reveals she has incurable breast cancer that has spread to her bones. She emphasizes that the initial sign was a tiny hard spot rather than a traditional lump.
What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
A salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs has infected 207 people across the UK, resulting in one death and 34 hospitalizations. Experts advise purchasing UK-produced eggs with the red lion mark and cooking eggs thoroughly to minimize risk.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Research from Oxford University indicates that elevated temperatures and heat can trigger anxiety and other mental health issues. A woman with anxiety and agoraphobia describes how extreme heat intensifies her symptoms and creates an isolating experience.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug far more dangerous than cannabis that can cause psychosis, cardiac arrest, and severe addiction.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for systemic failures in England’s transplant services, citing a burnt-out workforce, poor performance accountability, and last-minute operation cancellations.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
The NHS has launched mobile cervical screening clinics in northern England, addressing declining screening rates by bringing services directly to women in communities.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about donors at northern Cyprus clinics
At least 30 British children may have been conceived through IVF in northern Cyprus using incorrect donors, according to a BBC investigation that uncovered potential staff misconduct at fertility clinics.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children’s killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy’s former mother-in-law testified the defendant was “begging for help” before killing her three children, citing deteriorated mental health. The defense argues postpartum psychosis drove her actions.
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalise cannabis-based medicine in the UK, celebrated his 21st birthday seizure-free after surviving a severe childhood epilepsy diagnosis that doctors predicted would be fatal before his first birthday.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A 25-year study of 22,000 Britons found men with heart disease face significantly higher lifetime cancer risk compared to women, with smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption identified as key contributing factors.
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer has divided physicians. Will new data change minds?
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer—a less invasive treatment targeting visible lesions—is gaining attention as an alternative to traditional surgery or radiation, though specialists remain divided on its long-term benefits.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
UK volunteers are receiving an mRNA-based vaccine against H5N1 bird flu in a trial involving 4,000 participants across England, Scotland, and the United States.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting coronaviruses, marking the first time a vaccine’s key component was entirely designed by artificial intelligence and tested in humans.
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