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NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing as emergency coverage remained fully staffed.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved human trials for an Ebola vaccine developed by University of Oxford scientists, the first of four candidates to enter clinical testing during an ongoing outbreak.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study of over 132,000 people suggests statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when treatment begins earlier in life.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement in treating child sexual abuse survivors seeking NHS mental health support, citing inadequate training and fragmented services.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS managers warn that autism and ADHD care is at risk of descending into chaos as costs spiral and unregulated private providers proliferate amid surging demand.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are obtaining testosterone from online pharmacies by posing as men due to NHS access difficulties, with some reaching unsafe levels, according to menopause specialists.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
A 36% increase in children as young as six attending A&E units in England for mental health crises occurred between 2019 and 2025, with some waiting over 12 hours, NHS doctors warn.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected over 90% of bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, impacting their finances and mental health, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard.
Even at big companies, health care costs are increasing
Pennsylvania reports two measles-associated deaths in 2026, the first in the state in over three decades. A new survey shows large employers face unexpectedly high health care cost increases.
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s obesity drug program launched in July allows eligible beneficiaries to access medications like Wegovy for $50 monthly, with major pharmacy chains reporting approximately 100,000 prescriptions filled each within two months.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A new mental health treatment approach involving patients’ families and friends reduces psychiatric hospital admissions by three times, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
A pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in Jersey has launched, with officials describing it as beneficial but acknowledging more support is needed for the condition affecting up to one in eight women.
Hospitals are plotting a long-shot push to roll back $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Hospital leaders are organizing efforts to delay, roll back, or mitigate nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts from a recent tax cut law, while some Democratic lawmakers signal openness to changes.
A state gave sheriffs 20% of its opioid settlement cash. We followed the money
Louisiana directs 20% of opioid settlement payouts to sheriffs, the largest law enforcement allocation nationwide. Tracking reveals purchases of equipment and technology, sparking debate over whether funds should support treatment or enforcement.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves can cause serious health risks including heat exhaustion and heatstroke, with older adults, babies, young children, and those with chronic conditions facing heightened vulnerability.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
The UK is forecast to experience extreme heat with high UV levels this week. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and eye problems.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched a vaccine trial against H5N1 bird flu using mRNA technology, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and people over 65.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association called off a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A UK Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced PPE shortages during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn of taxpayer money wasted in procurement failures, though no evidence of ministerial corruption was identified.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
A&E doctors report increased falls and injuries among elderly patients during heatwaves, while extreme heat strains NHS infrastructure and staff across hospitals and emergency departments.
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