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Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research shows adults over 60 face heat-related health dangers at much lower temperatures than previously believed, with older populations projected to experience uncompensable heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels.
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions are climbing
Kindergarten vaccination exemptions rose to 4.2% during the 2025-2026 school year from 3.6% the previous year, with exemptions exceeding 5% in nearly half of states, according to CDC data.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with inadequate pre-pandemic stockpiles leaving healthcare workers unprepared.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
NHS England has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, a program that annually brought 400-500 overseas doctors to UK hospitals for training, sparking criticism from medical colleges who view it as important soft power.
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
England’s health secretary says the NHS must plan for heatwaves annually like it does for winter, citing increased A&E visits and equipment failures during recent hot weather.
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Eli Lilly’s Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill for obesity and type 2 diabetes, has been approved for use in the UK, the first European country to do so.
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer – here’s how
Actress Lucy Davis disclosed a breast cancer diagnosis that has spread to her bones. Health authorities recommend women perform monthly self-examinations, noting that initial signs may not always present as traditional lumps.
Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye experts warn of potential vision damage from viewing Wednesday’s eclipse without proper protection, with symptoms including blurred vision and light sensitivity potentially appearing hours later.
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
A summer COVID-19 surge is currently underway across the United States, with cases rising in most regions, though hospitalizations and deaths remain relatively low compared to previous years.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug that can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest when vaped.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for creating systemic problems in England’s transplant services, including staff burnout, last-minute cancellations, and stagnant transplant volumes over three decades.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
An NHS mobile cervical screening clinic operating as a bus is expanding across northern England, aiming to increase screening rates among women who face barriers to traditional healthcare appointments.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
The Trump administration signed an executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda last week, while health officials addressed various healthcare matters including private equity oversight and Epic’s leadership challenges.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England’s government plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029, including walk-in hubs in banks and libraries to provide crisis care closer to home.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon District Hospital suspended maternity services citing unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women in a remote region to travel over an hour to alternative hospitals in Exeter or Taunton.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, having already met the target of treating 80% of known cases, with deaths from the virus down 36% in the last decade.
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
Lenacapavir, an injected HIV prevention drug given twice yearly, showed near-perfect efficacy in clinical trials but faces mixed reviews during its global rollout due to distribution and pricing concerns.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are eligible for a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year. The vaccine requires two doses at least 28 days apart.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Women report severe pain during routine hysteroscopy procedures despite assurances of minimal discomfort, with campaigners calling for better pain relief options and informed consent protocols.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the assisted dying debate should be postponed until palliative and social care systems are improved, though he supports the principle of assisted dying legislation.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m from its budget, eliminating approximately 330 jobs and redesigning at least 10 key services across mental health care.
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