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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 following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, with nearly 90,000 doses already administered.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following two legionnaires’ disease outbreaks that killed multiple residents and sickened over 100 people across the city.
One rural hospital offers hope amid nationwide rural maternity ward closures
United Hospital District in rural Minnesota is reversing a nationwide trend of labor and delivery closures, delivering 178 babies in 2025 through cross-training staff and building community relationships.
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak
A Pennsylvania coroner confirmed two measles-related infant deaths last month, with measles directly causing one death. The cases have become the center of political controversy involving federal health officials.
Got a migraine, acne or ear infection? Go to your chemist first
England is expanding its pharmacy treatment program to include five additional common conditions like migraines, acne, and ear infections, allowing patients to receive on-the-spot care without visiting their GP.
‘My cancer spread while I waited 128 days for an op’: The cost of England’s care gap
England’s cancer treatment waiting times have worsened despite government targets, with only 71.2% of patients starting treatment within 62 days, down from 71.9%, as thousands face months-long delays.
Trump officials say AI will help save rural health care. Some leaders in the field don’t believe it
Rural health care leaders express skepticism about artificial intelligence solving systemic financial challenges, despite Trump administration promises that AI could help address nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the coming decade.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and people over 65.
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 strikes by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected more than nine in ten bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, affecting their work, finances and mental health, according to an Alzheimer’s Society survey.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after cancer treatment may safely discontinue long-term heart medication without experiencing further decline in cardiac function.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults has launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The program aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of this life-threatening disease.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland participated in their first-ever strike over pay, with the Department of Health reporting 90% of routine and elective services continued operating.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has begun the first human clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The vaccine, developed by Oxford scientists, uses technology from the COVID-19 vaccine and will initially be tested on 50 healthy adults.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million people despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A 25-year study of 22,000 British adults found men with heart disease face significantly higher lifetime cancer risk (17.3%) compared to women (12.8%), with smoking, obesity, and alcohol use identified as major contributing factors.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A new implant device has shown promise for treating refractory angina, with a major study finding significant chest pain reduction in 75% of patients within six months of implantation.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments. The medication is available through private prescription while regulators assess its potential NHS availability.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A large research review confirms that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly improve physical function, pain, and mental health in people with musculoskeletal disorders.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
The NHS is offering free HPV self-testing kits to nearly four million women in England who have missed cervical cancer screening appointments, with kits available over the next year.
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