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Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
An inquest found that staff at an NHS mental health unit in east London slept, falsified records, and were inattentive on the night a patient was fatally attacked by another patient in January 2023.
Kennedy announces new effort to speed up autism diagnoses
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative to accelerate autism diagnoses through technology and tools, administered by a federal research agency, addressing extended wait times in the field.
In Sudan, attacks on hospitals force patients to make dangerous journeys
Sudan’s civil war has devastated healthcare infrastructure, forcing cancer patients to undertake perilous journeys of hundreds of miles to reach the only functioning hospital capable of providing oncology care.
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
The NHS experienced record summer demand across all major services due to five heatwaves, with A&E units treating nearly 7.3 million patients and ambulance services handling 2.46 million callouts from June through August.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at a UK institute are deploying an advanced microscope to better understand inflammatory bowel disease and potentially develop more targeted treatments for the incurable condition affecting over half a million people.
Trump administration changes how it counts measles deaths amid Pennsylvania outbreak
The Trump administration changed how it counts measles deaths during a Pennsylvania outbreak, prompting criticism from health officials who question the shift from tracking individual cases to analyzing long-term mortality trends.
Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
Psychologist Marisa Franco suggests that revisiting and reframing difficult memories through a technique called memory reconsolidation can effectively boost self-esteem and self-worth.
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
England’s NHS now provides Enhertu, a breast cancer drug offering patients nearly seven additional months of survival on average. The approval follows a years-long campaign after the drug was initially rejected as too costly.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals lack sufficient health play professionals to support children undergoing medical treatment, leaving many without therapeutic play support during serious illnesses.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US more than doubled over three decades, with research showing that consuming just 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, yet mothers report insufficient postnatal support despite the procedure being major abdominal surgery.
A&E did not get the basics right – now my son’s life is ruined at 32
A man in his 30s suffered permanent paralysis after an emergency department failed to order a brain scan despite his medical history, a case part of a 41% rise in A&E negligence claims over five years.
Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal
Four editors of the American Diabetes Association’s flagship journal Diabetes Care have joined a boycott against the organization, refusing to review manuscript submissions in protest of member expulsions from a June conference.
Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released guidance allowing states to use a tiered system to determine which Medicaid recipients qualify for exemptions from new work requirements based on medical frailty.
U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
U.S. health officials declared the largest cyclospora outbreak in the nation’s history over, following nearly 13,000 reported cases linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce, though its origin remains undetermined.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government spent £83m running its vaccine damage compensation scheme since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, with only 264 of 24,260 claims approved.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels forecast across the UK this week pose health risks including skin cancer and premature aging. Protecting skin with sunscreen, appropriate clothing, and shade is essential during peak sun hours.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a vaccine whose key component was designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in humans, potentially protecting against multiple coronavirus variants and other pandemic threats.
NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
The NHS in England is launching free finger-prick cholesterol tests at participating pharmacies to help identify cardiovascular risk earlier and reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.
Lindsay Clancy trial highlights gaps in postpartum psychosis research, experts say
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, has highlighted gaps in understanding postpartum psychosis, a severe psychiatric illness affecting an estimated one to two per 1,000 women after delivery.
Almost 75% of A&E staff in UK face violence or aggression daily or weekly
Nearly 73% of UK emergency department staff experience violence or aggression daily or weekly, with 96% reporting abuse from patients or the public, according to a Royal College of Emergency Medicine survey.
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