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New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Major cardiovascular health organizations have agreed on the first universal definition of a heart attack, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment for women who have historically received delayed or less effective care.
‘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 an artificially intelligent antigen has been tested in humans.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though 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.
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalize cannabis-based medicine in the UK after his severe epilepsy diagnosis in infancy, celebrated his 21st birthday seizure-free and thriving at his Northern Ireland home.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A decades-long study of 22,000 Britons found men with heart disease face substantially higher lifetime cancer risk (17.3%) compared to women (12.8%), with smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption identified as key drivers.
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Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS care over the past decade, with some regions experiencing particularly steep declines and leaving many communities unable to access NHS appointments.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A new study finds that a chest implant significantly reduces chest pain in 75% of refractory angina patients within six months, offering hope for the estimated 300,000 people in England with this debilitating condition.
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.
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.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Women report severe pain during routine hysteroscopy procedures despite assurances of minimal discomfort, with campaigners calling for better pain relief options and informed consent protocols.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the assisted dying debate should be postponed until palliative and social care systems are improved, though he supports the principle of assisted dying legislation.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m from its budget, eliminating approximately 330 jobs and redesigning at least 10 key services across mental health care.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current UK guidelines used by GPs miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, failing to identify candidates for early testing or preventive treatment.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study of thousands of Americans found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking in midlife was associated with nearly 13 additional years living without dementia.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned closure of Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department has been averted after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
New HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by up to 41%, but US foreign aid cuts are limiting access in vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates in Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and healthcare providers rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper promises root-and-branch maternity reforms, rejecting pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ and committing to binding national standards.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff this year, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
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