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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.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine 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
A new NHS treatment can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a significant shift from century-old insulin therapy. Screening programs are expanding to identify those who could benefit from the emerging therapy.
Pig kidney works in human body for 271 days – is this the future of organ transplants?
A pig kidney transplanted into a patient functioned for 271 days, the longest duration on record, demonstrating potential as a bridge solution while patients await human organ donation.
Retatutride: How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug still in clinical trials, are proliferating on black markets worldwide, raising safety concerns among regulators and health professionals.
Mum ‘lost trust’ in Addenbrooke’s after surgeon review
An NHS surgeon’s suspension led to an independent investigation revealing 209 patients experienced harm, including 41 severe cases and one death, at Cambridge’s Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extreme heat affects the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, with older people, babies, and those with certain health conditions facing elevated health risks.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Approximately 400 million people now live in countries with legalized assisted dying, including Canada, Australia, and Spain. Laws vary significantly worldwide, with some restricting access to terminally ill patients while others extend eligibility to those with incurable conditions.
The Global Story – How the world sees Lindsay Clancy – BBC Sounds
Lindsay Clancy faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the deaths of her three young children. Her Massachusetts trial has sparked international debate about how US law handles cases involving mothers accused of killing their children.
Dry eyes are common in women. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore them
Dry eyes are highly common among women in perimenopause and beyond, affecting around half of women in menopausal transition years. The condition results from hormonal changes and other factors but can be managed with various treatments.
Disabled workers at greater risk of losing health insurance
Disabled workers are less likely to have employer-based health insurance, putting them at greater risk of losing coverage when Medicaid work requirements take effect next year, according to a new report.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following recent strikes by consultants and specialist doctors, with picket lines at major hospitals.
AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze routine mammograms and successfully identified women with heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke history, potentially transforming breast cancer screening into dual-purpose cardiovascular screening.
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds
Research finds at least 15,000 UK women annually develop undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, with the true figure potentially much higher. GPs often misidentify the condition as postnatal depression, delaying appropriate specialist treatment.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A common artificial sweetener found in chewing gum and other products has been linked to increased cardiovascular risks in a large research study presented at a major heart conference.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
World health organizations have adopted a unified heart attack definition to improve diagnosis and care for women, who historically received less effective treatment for certain types of attacks.
Doctors’ AI scribes get names of drugs and diagnoses wrong, NHS watchdog warns
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing doctor-patient consultations frequently misidentify drugs and diagnoses, potentially compromising patient safety if errors go undetected in medical records.
Baby Tommy’s our ‘light’, say grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
A 31-year-old woman died from a cardiac event during childbirth, but her newborn son Tommy was delivered safely and is now home with family members rallying to support the grieving father.
Updated flu vaccine ready as NHS regroups from busiest summer ever
The NHS is rolling out an updated flu vaccine this winter targeting a new strain, with schoolchildren and pregnant women eligible from Tuesday and older adults beginning in October.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US more than doubled from 1990 to 2023, with research showing even modest daily consumption raises cancer risk across multiple cancer types.
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CBD Is Increasing Popularity: Here’s Why
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