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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.
‘I felt robbed’: bereaved parents hope for answers from Sussex maternity review
A major independent review into Sussex maternity services has launched, led by midwife Donna Ockenden. Bereaved families hope the investigation will provide answers after a joint investigation revealed at least 55 baby deaths may have been avoidable.
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 services, and community spaces in a single modern facility.
‘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 other professionals whose health impacts public safety.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering over a million young people a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with only one-third of England’s pre-pandemic mask stockpile usable when the pandemic began.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A study of over 180,000 UK women found that hormone replacement therapy users had a 10% lower dementia risk and 16% lower Alzheimer’s risk compared to non-users.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
Research published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that involving family and friends in mental health treatment reduced psychiatric hospital admissions by approximately three times compared to traditional approaches.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that soaring costs for ADHD and autism services in England are becoming unsustainable, with some areas experiencing tenfold spending increases annually.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following recent legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in Harlem and the Upper East Side that resulted in multiple deaths and illnesses.
Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don’t have
A study found that most women diagnosed with recurrent UTIs may not actually have bacterial infections; instead, their symptoms stem from hormonal inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction, leading to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.
Doctors groups release vaccination guidelines ahead of respiratory illness season
Medical professional organizations released joint vaccination guidelines for influenza, Covid-19, and RSV ahead of the upcoming respiratory illness season, amid ongoing changes to federal vaccine policy.
Why are drug overdose deaths declining?
U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024, with preliminary 2025 data showing further decline. Public health officials cite naloxone distribution, medication access, and prison treatment as contributing factors.
The pediatricians who take in vaccine-skeptical parents others won’t
Some pediatricians are accepting vaccine-hesitant families while imposing guardrails, contrasting with practices that dismiss patients refusing vaccinations. This approach emerged amid federal changes to vaccine recommendations and declining vaccine confidence.
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