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Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
The NHS is failing to provide home-based end-of-life care for seriously ill children across much of England, forcing them to die in hospitals instead, campaigners say.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered modest fatigue reduction in long Covid patients, though a cure remains elusive.
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, alongside expanded screening efforts to identify at-risk individuals.
Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
Complaints about autism and ADHD services in England have more than tripled over five years, with the NHS ombudsman citing years-long waits and patients paying thousands for private care.
AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
Researchers using artificial intelligence found they could detect heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke in women by analyzing routine mammograms, potentially enabling dual-purpose breast cancer screening.
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds
A UK research review found that at least 15,000 women annually develop undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, with the true number potentially much higher, as GPs often misidentify it as postnatal depression.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A study presented at a major cardiology conference found that high blood levels of xylitol, a common artificial sweetener, were associated with increased cardiovascular risks including heart attacks and strokes.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
World’s four leading cardiovascular health groups have agreed on a universal heart attack definition, promising better recognition and treatment for women who have historically received less effective care.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children’s killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy’s former mother-in-law testified the defendant was “begging for help” before killing her three children, citing deteriorated mental health. The defense argues postpartum psychosis drove her actions.
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalise cannabis-based medicine in the UK, celebrated his 21st birthday seizure-free after surviving a severe childhood epilepsy diagnosis that doctors predicted would be fatal before his first birthday.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A 25-year study of 22,000 Britons found men with heart disease face significantly higher lifetime cancer risk compared to women, with smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption identified as key contributing factors.
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer has divided physicians. Will new data change minds?
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer—a less invasive treatment targeting visible lesions—is gaining attention as an alternative to traditional surgery or radiation, though specialists remain divided on its long-term benefits.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
UK volunteers are receiving an mRNA-based vaccine against H5N1 bird flu in a trial involving 4,000 participants across England, Scotland, and the United States.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting coronaviruses, marking the first time a vaccine’s key component was entirely designed 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 in a pay dispute, following strikes by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has suspended maternity services due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women to travel up to two hours to Exeter or Taunton for births.
Contrasting legal decisions on gender-affirming care
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Justice Department seeking gender-affirming care patient records from telehealth company QueerDoc, while a district court struck down a Trump administration rule excluding such care from Affordable Care Act essential health benefits.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A cognitive neuroscience professor who contributed to a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD has withdrawn support, saying the programme misrepresented her views and could encourage parents to stop medicating children.
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a ‘weakened’ health system
The largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record has exposed critical gaps in the U.S. food safety system, with federal funding cuts leaving local health departments severely understaffed and unable to track contaminated food sources effectively.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels across the UK this week pose skin cancer risks, though some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production. Proper protection using sunscreen SPF 30+, protective clothing, and shade avoidance during peak hours can reduce harm.
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