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Reynolds is selling fruity new vapes unauthorized by FDA
Reynolds American is selling new fruit-flavored Vuse vapes in several states without FDA authorization, following the agency’s May enforcement guidance shift that critics say invited noncompliance from major tobacco manufacturers.
An administrative gap delays access to new pancreatic cancer treatment
A bureaucratic gap between FDA approval and insurance coverage leaves pancreatic cancer patients unable to access a newly approved breakthrough medication, forcing some families to crowdfund treatment.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rates have doubled since 1993, rising from 15% to 30% by 2024, resulting in 14 million adults now living with obesity despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, primarily affecting people who ate at restaurants and food service venues rather than at home.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism researchers and advocacy groups have raised concerns about a federal research roadmap developed by advisers selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., warning it promotes unproven therapies over evidence-based genetic research.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A large study links xylitol, a common artificial sweetener in chewing gum and yogurt, to increased risk of strokes, heart attacks and death.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
The world’s four leading cardiovascular health groups have agreed on the first universal definition of a heart attack, expected to improve diagnosis and treatment for women who have historically received less effective care.
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 misrecord drug names and diagnoses, potentially compromising patient safety by introducing errors into medical records.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature ageing and eye damage.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
UK health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs or egg-containing dishes, primarily affecting people who ate at restaurants and catering facilities rather than at home.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey has launched a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Officials and patient advocates say it’s a positive step, though more support remains needed.
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, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-time university students under 25, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced inadequate PPE protection during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of government spending wasted on procurement despite £14.9bn total PPE expenditure.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection called Onswik could replace daily diabetes jabs for hundreds of thousands of people, reducing yearly injections by 86%, pending regulatory approval.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
Patients in South Yorkshire report frustration with an AI GP receptionist called Emma, which struggles to understand broad Yorkshire accents, leading some to abandon appointment booking attempts.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A large UK study found women using hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to non-users.
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program launched in July, with CVS and Walgreens each filling approximately 100,000 prescriptions in less than two months, suggesting substantial demand among eligible beneficiaries.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A study finds involving a patient’s family in mental health treatment reduces psychiatric hospital admissions threefold compared to traditional approaches, though relapse rates remain unchanged.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that costs for ADHD and autism services in England are becoming unsustainable, with spending in some areas increasing tenfold annually as demand surges.
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