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Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new type 1 diabetes treatment called teplizumab that can delay disease onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin therapy.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she was diagnosed last November with polycythaemia vera, a rare incurable blood cancer affecting about 8,000 people in the UK.
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 have not yet determined the cause of the incident.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
Nearly one in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to leave within three years due to racism, exclusion, and career discrimination, a new survey finds.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study challenges the standard NHS approach to endometriosis treatment, finding that surgery and hormonal medication alone do not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater effectiveness.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Around 400 million people now live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Laws vary widely across jurisdictions, with some restricting eligibility to the terminally ill while others allow it for those with incurable conditions causing unbearable suffering.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching due to rising meningitis B infections, with free doses offered to eligible groups this summer.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with picket lines at major hospitals as consultants and specialists continue their own industrial action.
Actor Tatyana Ali is advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health
Actor Tatyana Ali advocates for Black and Indigenous maternal health after experiencing what she describes as obstetric violence during childbirth, contributing to a movement addressing systemic racism in maternity care.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study tracking over 132,000 people suggests statins reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when taken earlier in life.
Support for disability benefits ‘remarkably strong’ report finds
Public support for disability benefits remains “remarkably strong,” with fewer than one in 10 people favoring cuts and nearly half supporting increased spending, according to a new British Social Attitudes survey.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
UK research involving nearly a million people indicates that regularly consuming very hot beverages significantly increases the risk of oesophageal cancer, though the overall cancer risk remains low.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The UK’s medical regulator has published 44 recommendations for new laws governing AI use in the NHS and broader healthcare settings, citing the technology’s rising adoption.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after treatment may safely discontinue precautionary heart medication, potentially improving quality of life for thousands of patients.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An international clinical trial is recruiting asymptomatic middle-aged and older adults to test whether an experimental Alzheimer’s drug can prevent dementia from developing in those at elevated risk.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health charities have failed to adequately acknowledge violence risks from a minority with severe mental illness, says Mind’s chief executive, ahead of inquiry closure into Nottingham attacks.
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
A Louisiana legal case challenging telehealth abortion access could restrict medication abortion nationwide. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments this week in Louisiana v. FDA.
Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
A major study of nearly 980,000 people in the UK found that drinking very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, while consuming six or more hot drinks daily increased risk by 71%.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff were inadequately protected during the pandemic, with nearly £10bn in taxpayer funds wasted on personal protective equipment procurement despite a lack of adequate supplies.
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