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Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial funded by the British Heart Foundation found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered may safely discontinue long-term heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An NHS trust is launching a clinical trial testing an experimental Alzheimer’s drug on symptom-free people at risk of developing dementia to determine if the condition can be prevented.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health charities have failed to acknowledge violence risks from some people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mind’s chief executive, ahead of conclusions from a major public inquiry.
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
A Louisiana legal challenge seeks to end telehealth access to abortion pills nationwide, threatening recent gains in states like Arizona where doctors have begun offering remote medication abortion services.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Regularly consuming very hot beverages at 65 degrees Celsius or above increases oesophageal cancer risk approximately threefold compared to warm drinks, according to UK research involving nearly a million people.
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 neither represents a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for years, marking a shift from century-old insulin therapy as screening and rollout accelerate.
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 worldwide, despite the medication not yet being approved for human use by any regulatory body.
Mum ‘lost trust’ in Addenbrooke’s after surgeon review
Over 200 patients experienced harm under an NHS surgeon’s care at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, with 41 cases classified as severe and one death reported.
Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened
The Famine Early Warning System (FEWS NET) paused reporting on Somalia, Afghanistan, and Yemen in August despite worsening food crises affecting millions, though the State Department said reporting would resume in September.
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 survived and is now home. The family says the infant is their ‘light’ amid grief.
Updated flu vaccine ready as NHS regroups from busiest summer ever
The NHS is administering an updated flu vaccine this winter designed to protect against last year’s Super-K strain, with initial doses available to schoolchildren and pregnant women starting in September.
Number of young people with no close friends has soared since 2014 in England
The number of young people in England with no close friends has risen fivefold since 2014, reaching one in 20 according to new research on youth isolation and loneliness.
As MAHA champions nutrition, it’s ignoring the experts, dietitians say
The Trump administration is championing nutrition reform, but faces obstacles as the dietitian workforce shrinks due to low pay, high education costs, and limited insurance coverage.
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS care over the last decade, with some regions like Cornwall seeing more than a quarter of practices stop offering NHS treatment, leaving many communities struggling to access dental care.
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they’d drink a little less
Rwanda’s popular milk bars face health ministry scrutiny as officials encourage citizens to reduce milk consumption, citing links to obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Hypermobility – the little-known ‘bendy disease’ that causes pain
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder causes joint flexibility, fatigue, and pain but often goes undiagnosed for years. Research shows patients in the UK wait an average of 19 to 21.7 years for diagnosis.
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Juul Labs received FDA approval to sell an updated e-cigarette with optional age-verification technology, marking the company’s first new device launch in over a decade.
NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
The NHS in England will offer free finger-prick cholesterol tests at participating pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84, aiming to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.
A winner, a loser, and a mid-stage signal from a major cardiology research conference
A major cardiology conference in Munich highlighted mixed news, including promising results from an mRNA cancer vaccine and emerging concerns about radiopharmaceutical safety in cancer treatment.
New guidelines on migraine prevention reflect increasing options for patients
New migraine prevention guidelines from major medical societies reflect at least half a dozen medications approved since 2012, particularly CGRP-blocking drugs, offering expanded treatment options for patients.
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