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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease causes serious illness and requires urgent medical attention if symptoms develop.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu strain, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups as a precautionary pandemic preparedness measure.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, marking the second walkout by physician groups in the region following consultants’ action last week.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that preserves lungs outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft NHS guidance recommending a four-year assessment period.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Analysis of three decades of stroke data reveals that high blood pressure and diabetes risk factors are increasing faster among Black people than white people in the UK.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists suggest regular sauna use could help bodies adapt to heat stress, though experts warn against using saunas during active heatwaves and emphasize this is long-term preparation, not acute treatment.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews costing £187,479 between 2021 and 2025, 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 maternity recliner chair to expand breastfeeding support services at a new clinic.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, including being called derogatory names and refused treatment based on race.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine component that could protect against multiple coronavirus variants and potentially prevent future pandemics, marking the first time such a vaccine has been trialled in humans.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted in favor of strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine eight weeks into a public health emergency centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has killed 625 people.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff lacked adequate PPE during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of taxpayer money wasted on procurement, though no evidence of corruption was identified.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
NHS England has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, a program that provided 400-500 overseas doctors annual placements in UK hospitals since 2011, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
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, health secretary Yvette Cooper warns, as heatwaves become routine across the UK.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government obesity strategies over three decades.
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Eli Lilly’s Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill and GLP-1 medication, has received UK approval, becoming the first such treatment authorized in Europe. It treats obesity and type 2 diabetes but requires separate NHS approval for weight-loss coverage.
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, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches.
How will legal challenges fare against CMS rule on gender-affirming care?
The CMS finalized a rule barring federal Medicaid and CHIP funds for pediatric gender-affirming medications and surgery, set to take effect October 13. Legal experts anticipate challenges but note the rule’s procedural approach may make it more defensible than previous administration actions.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report finds the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness in emergency purchasing.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
Endometriosis sufferers in Chatham are calling for better support and faster diagnoses, with one woman launching a campaign for a dedicated wellbeing hub after experiencing years of dismissed symptoms.
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