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Stopping statins in people over 75 at low risk for heart disease didn’t increase deaths
A French study found that stopping statins at age 75 in people with no cardiovascular disease history did not increase death rates, suggesting potential flexibility in treatment decisions for healthy older adults.
Trump administration’s new ‘treatment-first’ addiction toolkit emphasizes faith, abstinence
The Trump administration unveiled a new addiction and homelessness framework emphasizing treatment, faith-based interventions, and abstinence while rejecting harm reduction and housing-first approaches.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended heat exposure affects vulnerable populations including older adults and young children through physiological changes like elevated heart rate and blood pressure drops. Understanding heat-related illnesses and protective measures is critical during warm weather periods.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new cases globally by up to 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access for vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to overhaul maternity standards and end pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ following recent scandals in NHS maternity services.
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, forcing millions to wait longer for care amid rising demand.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is progressing toward eliminating hepatitis C, having already met treatment targets and reduced mortality by 36% over the past decade, positioning it as one of the first countries globally to achieve this public health milestone.
Medicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Trump administration announced Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, with the policy taking effect in October.
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.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
UK’s NHS has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, which annually placed 400-500 overseas doctors in British hospitals for skills development, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock struggles to adjust to rapid time zone changes, causing sleep disruption and daytime sleepiness. Exposure to natural light, exercise, and meal timing can help reset circadian rhythms faster.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has doubled to 30% since 1993, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies, with rates rising fastest among young adults aged 16-24.
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