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New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following recent legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in Harlem and the Upper East Side that resulted in multiple deaths and illnesses.
Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don’t have
A study found that most women diagnosed with recurrent UTIs may not actually have bacterial infections; instead, their symptoms stem from hormonal inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction, leading to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.
Doctors groups release vaccination guidelines ahead of respiratory illness season
Medical professional organizations released joint vaccination guidelines for influenza, Covid-19, and RSV ahead of the upcoming respiratory illness season, amid ongoing changes to federal vaccine policy.
Why are drug overdose deaths declining?
U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024, with preliminary 2025 data showing further decline. Public health officials cite naloxone distribution, medication access, and prison treatment as contributing factors.
The pediatricians who take in vaccine-skeptical parents others won’t
Some pediatricians are accepting vaccine-hesitant families while imposing guardrails, contrasting with practices that dismiss patients refusing vaccinations. This approach emerged amid federal changes to vaccine recommendations and declining vaccine confidence.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts citing reduced face-to-face medical contact rather than anti-vaccine sentiment as the primary cause.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A major review of 80 trials found nicotine e-cigarettes significantly more effective than traditional aids for smoking cessation, nearly doubling quit rates to approximately one in every 10 smokers.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study of over 132,000 people found statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when treatment begins earlier in life.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS managers warn autism and ADHD care risks descending into chaos as spending spirals and unregulated private providers proliferate amid soaring demand for services.
Medicare’s pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don’t qualify
Medicare’s new GLP-1 pilot program offers discounted weight loss drugs at $50 monthly, but excludes patients with certain qualifying medical conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, leaving them facing higher costs.
Paxlovid did not help long Covid, study finds
A clinical trial found that Pfizer’s Paxlovid did not perform better than placebo when used to treat long Covid symptoms, according to research from Mass General Brigham.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are obtaining testosterone from online pharmacies by posing as men due to inconsistent NHS access, with some obtaining unsafe levels of the hormone posing health risks, according to menopause specialists.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
Children as young as six are attending emergency departments in England in mental health crises at sharply elevated rates, with some waiting over 12 hours, according to NHS data analysis.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected more than nine in ten bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, affecting their work, finances and mental health, according to an Alzheimer’s Society survey.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after cancer treatment may safely discontinue long-term heart medication without experiencing further decline in cardiac function.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults has launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The program aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of this life-threatening disease.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland participated in their first-ever strike over pay, with the Department of Health reporting 90% of routine and elective services continued operating.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has begun the first human clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The vaccine, developed by Oxford scientists, uses technology from the COVID-19 vaccine and will initially be tested on 50 healthy adults.
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 people despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
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