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‘I felt robbed’: bereaved parents hope for answers from Sussex maternity review
A major independent review into maternity services at University Hospitals Sussex has launched, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, following campaigns by bereaved families concerned about preventable infant deaths.
As assisted dying bill returns to Commons, families recall loved ones’ battle to ‘go out on own terms’
Families of terminally ill individuals featured in a campaign for assisted dying legislation recall their loved ones’ deaths as an assisted dying bill returns to Parliament for debate.
‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister
UK health minister expresses concern about public mistrust of Palantir as tens of thousands of patients withdraw their medical data from NHS research projects, raising questions about the US company’s £330m contract.
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 on their phones when a patient was fatally attacked by another patient in 2023.
Kennedy to deliver keynote for anti-vaccine group he once led
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver a keynote address at a Children’s Health Defense conference in Washington this week, marking his first public appearance with the anti-vaccine organization he previously led.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining GP practices, pharmacy, fitness facilities, and community services in one location to serve over 15,000 residents.
Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed her diagnosis of polycythaemia vera, a rare blood cancer, and is speaking publicly to raise awareness about the disease and its management.
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
The NHS experienced record demand across emergency services during England’s summer heatwaves, with nearly 7.3 million A&E attendances and over 2.4 million ambulance callouts.
Platinum-based chemotherapy in childhood causes mutations that age the liver
Platinum-based chemotherapy used to treat childhood liver cancer causes hundreds of mutations in healthy liver cells, potentially accelerating aging and raising long-term disease risk.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining primary care, pharmacy, fitness facilities, and community services in a transformed cluster of previously underutilized buildings.
‘Tactical athletes’ get new guidance for cardiovascular fitness
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released new cardiovascular guidance for clinicians treating tactical athletes—EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and others whose health directly impacts public safety.
Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has polycythaemia vera, a rare blood cancer diagnosed in November 2024, which she manages through treatment while continuing her broadcasting work.
Redditch powerlifter wins world silver despite endometriosis pain
An 18-year-old powerlifter from Redditch won double golds and a silver medal at the World Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships despite endometriosis pain flaring up before competition.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering a free meningitis B vaccine to approximately one million young people, following a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A study of over 180,000 postmenopausal women found that hormone replacement therapy users had a 10% lower risk of developing dementia and 16% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that involving family and friends in mental health treatment reduces psychiatric hospital admissions by approximately three times compared to standard care approaches.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and strengthening regulations following recent legionnaires’ disease outbreaks that killed multiple residents and sickened over 100 people across two neighborhoods.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine against H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and those over 65.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing as emergency coverage remained fully staffed.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved human trials for an Ebola vaccine developed by University of Oxford scientists, the first of four candidates to enter clinical testing during an ongoing outbreak.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study of over 132,000 people suggests statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when treatment begins earlier in life.
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