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What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss, with serious risks for older adults, babies, young children, and those with certain medical conditions.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week as extreme heat approaches. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned A&E closure at Cheltenham General Hospital has been cancelled after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members supporting the measure in a dispute over wage erosion.
First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
A patient in England became the first to undergo brain tumor surgery with real-time artificial intelligence assistance, which helped surgeons safely remove the growth while protecting critical blood vessels and nerves.
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
UK authorities reported 474 salmonella cases linked to imported eggs, with two deaths recorded. Investigations continue as clusters spread across multiple European countries.
Hypermobility – the little-known ‘bendy disease’ that causes pain
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, a connective tissue condition causing excessive joint flexibility, affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK but many face diagnostic delays averaging 19 to 21.7 years.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that spending on ADHD and autism services in England has become unsustainable, with some areas reporting tenfold spending increases amid surging demand.
NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
The NHS in England will offer free finger-prick cholesterol tests at pharmacies to people aged 40-84, aiming to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS leaders warn that autism and ADHD care in England faces potential collapse due to soaring costs and an influx of unregulated private providers capitalizing on overwhelming demand.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The campaign aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of the life-threatening disease.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and an unfair VIP contracting system criticized as a “misguided attempt at prioritisation.”
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 adults despite 14 government obesity strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
A Stanford-led study finds people aged 60 and over face dangerous heat stress at significantly lower temperatures than younger adults, posing growing global health risks as populations age.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A cognitive neuroscience professor who contributed to a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD has withdrawn her support, claiming the program was biased and misrepresented her views while promoting the condition as a myth.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
England’s NHS is offering nearly four million women free at-home HPV self-testing kits to improve cervical cancer screening uptake among those who have missed appointments.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism advocates and researchers express concern that a federal research roadmap developed by advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prioritizes unproven alternative therapies over established genetic research.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A comprehensive review of 1,744 clinical trials confirms that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly benefit people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, and bone density.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A large study found high blood levels of xylitol, a sweetener used in chewing gum and other products, were associated with increased cardiovascular risks including strokes and heart attacks.
At a federal autism advisory committee meeting, members double down on long-debunked theories
Members of a federal autism advisory committee explicitly linked vaccines to autism, a connection that has been thoroughly debunked by scientific research, during a recent meeting.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Major cardiovascular health organizations have agreed on the first universal definition of a heart attack, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment for women who have historically received delayed or less effective care.
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