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Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Juul Labs received FDA approval to sell an updated e-cigarette with optional age-verification technology, marking the company’s first new device launch in over a decade.
NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
The NHS in England will offer free finger-prick cholesterol tests at participating pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84, aiming to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.
A winner, a loser, and a mid-stage signal from a major cardiology research conference
A major cardiology conference in Munich highlighted mixed news, including promising results from an mRNA cancer vaccine and emerging concerns about radiopharmaceutical safety in cancer treatment.
New guidelines on migraine prevention reflect increasing options for patients
New migraine prevention guidelines from major medical societies reflect at least half a dozen medications approved since 2012, particularly CGRP-blocking drugs, offering expanded treatment options for patients.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature ageing and eye damage.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
UK health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs or egg-containing dishes, primarily affecting people who ate at restaurants and catering facilities rather than at home.
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 and patient advocates say it’s a positive step, though more support remains needed.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-time university students under 25, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Patients in Yorkshire complain AI GP receptionist cannot understand accent
Patients in South Yorkshire report that an AI GP receptionist called Emma struggles to understand their broad Yorkshire accents, leading to frustration and some avoiding appointments.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay disagreements, resulting in cancellations of some routine and elective services while emergency coverage remained fully operational.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m in spending and eliminate hundreds of jobs, affecting services for children and adults across east London and Bedfordshire amid rising demand.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years, costing nearly £188,000, covering departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current GP referral guidelines in England miss 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of assessment criteria.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking during midlife were associated with nearly 13 additional years free from dementia.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Record heatwaves during summer are driving increased A&E visits and heat-related injuries, particularly among elderly patients experiencing falls and dehydration, while hospitals struggle with inadequate cooling infrastructure.
Physician group sues Trump administration over dietary guidelines process
A physician advocacy group sued federal agencies Wednesday, alleging they improperly rewrote dietary guidelines using industry-backed scientists while ignoring established advisory committee protocols.
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here’s where, and why
Fifteen states permit corporal punishment in schools, though its use remains controversial amid psychological evidence of potential harm. The practice disproportionately occurs in Southern states.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A personalized vaccine developed by Merck and Moderna, used with an immunotherapy drug, extended cancer-free survival in melanoma patients during a phase three trial involving over 1,000 participants.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access to vulnerable populations, experts say.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined over the past 15 years, with health experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
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