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Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute are using a specialized microscope to study inflammatory bowel disease, hoping to understand the disease mechanisms and develop better treatments for the incurable condition.
The GOP’s $50 billion rural health fund is coming up short, hospital leaders say
Republican lawmakers created a $50 billion rural health fund to help hospitals cope with anticipated Medicaid cuts, but hospital leaders say the fund’s implementation falls short of initial expectations.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, targeting 17 and 18-year-olds and first-year university students following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is strengthening cooling tower inspections and regulations following two legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in recent summers that killed multiple residents and prompted lawsuits.
Whatever happened to the measles outbreak that shocked a country this year?
Bangladesh continues to battle a severe measles outbreak that has killed over 1,000 children since March, despite vaccination efforts falling short of immunization targets needed to contain the highly contagious virus.
Got a migraine, acne or ear infection? Go to your chemist first
England is expanding pharmacy treatment services this autumn to include migraines, acne, ear infections, scabies, and blocked noses, adding to seven previously covered conditions to relieve pressure on GPs and emergency departments.
‘My cancer spread while I waited 128 days for an op’: The cost of England’s care gap
England’s cancer care system is struggling to meet treatment targets, with only 71.2% of patients starting treatment within 62 days of GP referral, falling short of the government’s goal of 80% by March 2027.
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’ — A U.S. doctor treats Ebola’s youngest victims
A U.S. pediatrician working in a Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola treatment unit describes unprecedented devastation as the outbreak becomes the worst on record, with children representing one-third of deaths.
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.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement in treating child sexual abuse survivors seeking NHS mental health support, citing inadequate training and fragmented services.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS managers warn that autism and ADHD care is at risk of descending into chaos as costs spiral and unregulated private providers proliferate amid surging demand.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are obtaining testosterone from online pharmacies by posing as men due to NHS access difficulties, with some reaching unsafe levels, according to menopause specialists.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
A 36% increase in children as young as six attending A&E units in England for mental health crises occurred between 2019 and 2025, with some waiting over 12 hours, NHS doctors warn.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected over 90% of bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, impacting their finances and mental health, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard.
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 stop taking heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
‘The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this’
More than 5,600 people remain missing after catastrophic flash floods in Nepal triggered by a collapsed glacier on Aug. 26, devastating health infrastructure and displacing tens of thousands.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An international clinical trial will test an experimental Alzheimer’s drug on symptom-free people deemed at higher risk, aiming to prevent dementia development before cognitive decline appears.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health organizations have not adequately acknowledged violence risks from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mind’s chief executive ahead of an inquiry closure into the Nottingham attacks.
Retatutride: How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide are flooding black markets before regulatory approval, with users self-administering untested substances and experiencing serious health complications.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching due to concerns about meningitis B infections. The initiative aims to protect those at highest immediate risk.
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