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‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug that can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest when vaped.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for creating systemic problems in England’s transplant services, including staff burnout, last-minute cancellations, and stagnant transplant volumes over three decades.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
An NHS mobile cervical screening clinic operating as a bus is expanding across northern England, aiming to increase screening rates among women who face barriers to traditional healthcare appointments.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
The Trump administration signed an executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda last week, while health officials addressed various healthcare matters including private equity oversight and Epic’s leadership challenges.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England’s government plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029, including walk-in hubs in banks and libraries to provide crisis care closer to home.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon District Hospital suspended maternity services citing unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women in a remote region to travel over an hour to alternative hospitals in Exeter or Taunton.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, having already met the target of treating 80% of known cases, with deaths from the virus down 36% in the last decade.
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
Lenacapavir, an injected HIV prevention drug given twice yearly, showed near-perfect efficacy in clinical trials but faces mixed reviews during its global rollout due to distribution and pricing concerns.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are eligible for a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year. The vaccine requires two doses at least 28 days apart.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Analysis of three decades of stroke data reveals that high blood pressure and diabetes risk factors are increasing faster among Black people than white people in the UK.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists suggest regular sauna use could help bodies adapt to heat stress, though experts warn against using saunas during active heatwaves and emphasize this is long-term preparation, not acute treatment.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews costing £187,479 between 2021 and 2025, examining departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a maternity recliner chair to expand breastfeeding support services at a new clinic.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, including being called derogatory names and refused treatment based on race.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The breakthrough marks the first successful AI-designed complete genomes, though experts warn of biosecurity concerns.
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
The White Mesa Mill, the nation’s only remaining conventional uranium mill, faces renewed scrutiny as increased uranium demand driven by nuclear power expansion raises health and contamination concerns among nearby tribal communities.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
Hospitals across England recorded dangerous temperatures exceeding 42C this summer, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine component that could protect against multiple coronavirus variants and potentially prevent future pandemics, marking the first time such a vaccine has been trialled in humans.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted in favor of strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine eight weeks into a public health emergency centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has killed 625 people.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff lacked adequate PPE during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of taxpayer money wasted on procurement, though no evidence of corruption was identified.
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