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NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
The NHS in England is launching free high-street cholesterol tests at participating pharmacies, targeting people aged 40 to 84 to identify cardiovascular risks and reduce heart disease and stroke deaths.
A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back
Troy, New York residents united across political lines to prevent closure of their hospital’s birthing center, ultimately securing state funding to keep the facility open.
HHS flip-flops on disability lawsuit
U.S. overdose deaths declined 27% in 2024 with preliminary 2025 data showing continued improvement, though experts remain uncertain about contributing factors and sustainability of the trend.
Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism
Researchers mapped over 1,000 protein interactions from autism risk genes using lab-grown brain tissue and AI, potentially opening new pathways toward drug treatments for profound autism.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted with 95% support for potential strike action over pay concerns, citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008 despite recent raises.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey has launched a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Officials say it’s a positive step, though advocates suggest further improvements are needed.
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people in the UK have fallen ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, with authorities identifying two new infection clusters as investigations continue.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining GP practices, pharmacy, fitness services, and community spaces in a single modern facility.
‘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 other professionals whose health impacts public safety.
Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study says
A new study found that SNAP restrictions on soda purchases reduced consumption by 12% among beneficiaries in 10 states, translating to roughly 34 fewer cans per person annually.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A small implant inserted near the heart significantly reduced chest pain in 75% of people with refractory angina within six months, according to a new study of nearly 500 patients.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments for eligible patients.
Nurse practitioner trainees find themselves stymied by shortage of clinical mentors
Nurse practitioner students struggle to find clinical supervisors required for graduation, forcing many to pay preceptors out-of-pocket and delaying their entry into a profession facing critical workforce shortages.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine against coronaviruses, marking the first time such a vaccine component has been engineered entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in humans.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with consultants and specialist doctors having struck the previous week in unprecedented industrial action.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon district hospital suspended maternity services due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women to travel up to two hours to Exeter or Taunton for births, raising concerns about roadside deliveries and emergency complications.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has resulted in one death and 207 confirmed cases, with investigations suggesting a link to imported eggs used in commercially prepared food.
Contrasting legal decisions on gender-affirming care
Federal courts issued contrasting rulings on gender-affirming care access, with an appeals court backing government efforts to obtain patient records while another court blocked a Trump administration rule excluding such care from insurance coverage.
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a ‘weakened’ health system
A record cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce from Mexico has sickened over 15,700 people, straining food safety systems weakened by federal funding cuts and staff reductions.
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home after nine months at sea with roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines facing deteriorating conditions and mental health challenges, including reports of attempted self-harm.
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS services over the past decade, creating regional disparities in access to care and pushing the system toward a two-tier model.
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