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Kids with brain injuries thrive at this camp. But federal research funding is in flux
Camp Cranium provides weeklong support for children with brain injuries through activities like archery and rock climbing. Federal research funding for traumatic brain injury prevention is currently in flux following CDC staff cuts and a lapsed congressional act.
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they’d drink a little less
Rwanda’s popular milk bars are facing scrutiny from health officials who worry that excessive milk consumption contributes to obesity and chronic disease among urban residents.
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds
Research reveals that at least 15,000 UK women annually develop undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, with the true figure potentially double that, as GPs often mistake it for postnatal depression.
Hypermobility – the little-known ‘bendy disease’ that causes pain
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, a connective tissue condition causing joint flexibility and pain, remains largely undiagnosed in the UK, with patients waiting an average of 19 to 21.7 years for diagnosis.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, resulting in some cancelled services though the Department of Health reported 90% of routine and elective appointments proceeded as scheduled.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
UK health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs served at restaurants and catering establishments, with cases spreading across multiple regions.
Decoding DEA action on kratom-related substances
The DEA extended the public comment period for a proposed ban on the kratom-derived compound 7-OH until September 10, while finalizing restrictions on three related substances that took effect this week.
RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied under questioning that his 2019 Samoa trip involved vaccines, but newly released documents show he wrote to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the nation’s measles vaccines.
AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
Researchers using artificial intelligence on routine mammograms successfully identified women with heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke history, potentially enabling breast cancer screening to serve dual diagnostic purposes.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 with e-scooter injuries since 2019, with annual cases rising to nearly 150 by 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease causes serious illness and requires urgent medical attention if symptoms develop.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu strain, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups as a precautionary pandemic preparedness measure.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, marking the second walkout by physician groups in the region following consultants’ action last week.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that preserves lungs outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft NHS guidance recommending a four-year assessment period.
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.
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