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New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining primary care, pharmacy, fitness facilities, and community services in a transformed cluster of previously underutilized buildings.
‘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 others whose health directly impacts public safety.
Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has polycythaemia vera, a rare blood cancer diagnosed in November 2024, which she manages through treatment while continuing her broadcasting work.
Redditch powerlifter wins world silver despite endometriosis pain
An 18-year-old powerlifter from Redditch won double golds and a silver medal at the World Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships despite endometriosis pain flaring up before competition.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering a free meningitis B vaccine to approximately one million young people, following a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A study of over 180,000 postmenopausal women found that hormone replacement therapy users had a 10% lower risk of developing dementia and 16% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that involving family and friends in mental health treatment reduces psychiatric hospital admissions by approximately three times compared to standard care approaches.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and strengthening regulations following recent legionnaires’ disease outbreaks that killed multiple residents and sickened over 100 people across two neighborhoods.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine against H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and those over 65.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, resulting in some cancelled services though the Department of Health reported 90% of routine and elective appointments proceeded as scheduled.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
UK health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs served at restaurants and catering establishments, with cases spreading across multiple regions.
Decoding DEA action on kratom-related substances
The DEA extended the public comment period for a proposed ban on the kratom-derived compound 7-OH until September 10, while finalizing restrictions on three related substances that took effect this week.
RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied under questioning that his 2019 Samoa trip involved vaccines, but newly released documents show he wrote to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the nation’s measles vaccines.
AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
Researchers using artificial intelligence on routine mammograms successfully identified women with heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke history, potentially enabling breast cancer screening to serve dual diagnostic purposes.
What’s in Merck and Moderna’s cancer vaccine algorithm?
Moderna and Merck’s personalized cancer vaccine could be the first approved medicine whose genetic instructions are written by an algorithm, selecting 34 neoantigens for each patient’s bespoke mRNA vaccine.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have suspended planned strikes after the government presented a new pay offer to be put to a member vote, avoiding a scheduled walkout set to begin Monday 15 June.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are being offered a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that caused 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Women report experiencing severe pain during routine womb examinations called hysteroscopies, with limited pain relief options available despite a recent health strategy recommending better choices.
Vaping could lead to health harm in children and young people, doctors warn
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warns vaping is linked to breathing problems and developmental harm, calling for stricter restrictions on sales and flavors available to young people.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes could reduce annual injections by 86%, potentially benefiting hundreds of thousands of UK patients once regulatory approval is obtained.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
An AI receptionist called Emma used by GP surgeries in South Yorkshire is struggling to understand patients with broad local accents, leading to frustration and missed appointments, according to a health watchdog.
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