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An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people as it becomes the fastest-growing outbreak in history, with authorities struggling to contain the disease amid security challenges and resource shortages.
Access to addiction meds for young people has improved — but retention hasn’t
Young people diagnosed with opioid use disorder increasingly initiate addiction medication treatment, but the vast majority do not remain on medication long-term, new national data show.
NIH rolling out streamlined website to help public find information more easily
The NIH is launching a redesigned website Monday with eight thematic hubs to replace its sprawling ecosystem of over 700 separate sites, making health information easier to find.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge developed a vaccine using artificial intelligence to target multiple coronavirus variants and potentially prevent future pandemics, marking the first time an AI-designed vaccine component has been tested in humans.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize it is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches.
Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test
The NHS has begun using a rapid genomic test that can diagnose brain tumours in two hours instead of up to eight weeks, enabling faster treatment decisions and reducing patient anxiety.
Woman’s Hour – Cornell University rape investigation, Tributes to Esther Rantzen, Sunbeds – BBC Sounds
New York prosecutors will reopen a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity involving seven men and allegations of alcohol and ketamine use.
Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company
Britain’s Royal College of Nursing has terminated its commercial partnership with Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva UK, citing concerns over the firm’s corporate conduct and operational practices.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth patient conversations about lifestyle changes, preventative care, and medication reviews amid rising demand and short appointment slots.
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, poll finds
A poll finds roughly half of rural voters identify with Trump’s Make America Healthy Again movement, yet about 80% say his health care policies have had no positive impact on their communities.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
Martha’s rule, which allows NHS patients and staff to request care reviews, is expanding to every accident and emergency department in England starting this month, with full rollout completed by March 2028.
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
Luna Wong, a Hong Kong teenager who moved to a UK boarding school in 2022, died by suicide in July 2023. Her death raises questions about how international students’ mental health needs are addressed by private education institutions.
This year’s MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
Forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley and philosopher Felipe De Brigard are among this year’s MacArthur Fellows, recognized for work bridging science and justice.
Irish rugby: The international rugby ‘trailblazer’ and her legacy of cancer awareness
A memorial rugby match in Northern Ireland honored Rosie Stewart, an Irish international player who died of breast cancer at 33, while promoting female health awareness through educational discussions.
CDC measles death count still lags Pennsylvania’s
The CDC reports two measles deaths in the U.S. this year, but Pennsylvania officials count four deaths in a historic outbreak, raising questions about how deaths are classified and counted.
U.S. poised to boot legal immigrants from Medicaid, including refugees and sex-trafficking victims
Hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking victims, face Medicaid coverage loss starting October 1 under federal legislation, with nine states and D.C. reporting over 281,000 at-risk enrollees.
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 despite the 24-hour industrial action.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors vote overwhelmingly for strike action over pay erosion, with 95% of 104 ballot participants supporting action amid claims of 29% real-terms pay cuts since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced inadequate protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on PPE procurement despite £14.9bn total spending.
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