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Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize it is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a shift from century-old insulin therapy as screening efforts accelerate to identify eligible patients.
Mum ‘lost trust’ in Addenbrooke’s after surgeon review
An NHS trust reports more than 200 patients experienced harm under the care of a now-suspended orthopaedic surgeon, with 41 cases classified as severe and one death.
A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
A Montana cancer survivor lost Medicaid disability coverage after stopping Social Security payments to pursue work, despite ongoing health complications from her illness.
‘People are still afraid of those three letters’: Fighting the stigma of HIV
Retired rugby star Gareth Thomas and other HIV advocates are working to combat stigma surrounding the virus in Brazil, where misconceptions about modern treatments persist despite significant medical advances.
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
A fire at a nursing home in Chile killed at least 16 elderly residents, with ten others evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at the facility south of Santiago.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study challenges the standard NHS treatment for endometriosis, finding that surgery combined with hormonal medication does not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater benefit.
Letby failings go beyond one hospital – the whole NHS system has been found lacking
A public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes at an NHS hospital found systemic failures across England’s health system, including poor regulation, weak whistleblower protections, and persistent inability to address manager underperformance.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Around 400 million people live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Austria, and France have introduced such laws since 2015, with approaches varying significantly by jurisdiction.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed a diagnosis of polycythaemia vera, a rare incurable blood cancer affecting approximately 8,000 people in the UK that carries risks of blood clots and strokes.
As diseases loom, CDC’s response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency’s reliability
The CDC’s handling of two measles deaths in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns among public health experts about the agency’s reliability and independence from political pressure amid a worsening measles resurgence.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have not attended appointments.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
One in five Black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit within three years, citing racism, exclusion and career obstacles, according to a survey by the NHS Alliance.
Exercise — and echocardiograms — in space protected astronauts’ hearts in study
A new study of 13 astronauts shows that exercise during six months in space protected their hearts from structural changes caused by microgravity, with cardiac function returning to normal after return to Earth.
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 ballot participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first human trials of a vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, eight weeks after the public health emergency was declared on 17 May.
Doctors’ AI scribes get names of drugs and diagnoses wrong, NHS watchdog warns
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing patient consultations frequently misidentify drug names and diagnoses, potentially affecting medical records and patient care.
Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
Many NHS areas in England are not providing at-home end-of-life care for seriously ill children, forcing them to die in hospitals instead, campaigners say.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US have more than doubled over three decades, with research indicating that even one drink daily could elevate cancer risk across multiple cancer types.
C-sections hit record high in Wales as mothers warn of support gap
Caesarean births in Wales reached a record 42% in 2025, with mothers reporting inadequate postnatal support and recovery guidance following major surgery.
A&E did not get the basics right – now my son’s life is ruined at 32
A man who visited a hospital’s emergency department with headaches was not given a brain scan despite his brain tumor history, resulting in cardiac arrest and permanent paralysis. Clinical negligence claims in A&E departments have risen 41% over five years.
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