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What’s in Merck and Moderna’s cancer vaccine algorithm?
Moderna and Merck’s personalized cancer vaccine could be the first approved medicine whose genetic instructions are written by an algorithm, selecting 34 neoantigens for each patient’s bespoke mRNA vaccine.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have suspended planned strikes after the government presented a new pay offer to be put to a member vote, avoiding a scheduled walkout set to begin Monday 15 June.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are being offered a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that caused 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Women report experiencing severe pain during routine womb examinations called hysteroscopies, with limited pain relief options available despite a recent health strategy recommending better choices.
Vaping could lead to health harm in children and young people, doctors warn
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warns vaping is linked to breathing problems and developmental harm, calling for stricter restrictions on sales and flavors available to young people.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes could reduce annual injections by 86%, potentially benefiting hundreds of thousands of UK patients once regulatory approval is obtained.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
An AI receptionist called Emma used by GP surgeries in South Yorkshire is struggling to understand patients with broad local accents, leading to frustration and missed appointments, according to a health watchdog.
Even at big companies, health care costs are increasing
Pennsylvania reports two measles-associated deaths in 2026, the first in the state in over three decades. A new survey shows large employers face unexpectedly high health care cost increases.
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s obesity drug program launched in July allows eligible beneficiaries to access medications like Wegovy for $50 monthly, with major pharmacy chains reporting approximately 100,000 prescriptions filled each within two months.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
Hospitals across England recorded dangerous temperatures exceeding 42C this summer, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine component that could protect against multiple coronavirus variants and potentially prevent future pandemics, marking the first time such a vaccine has been trialled in humans.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted in favor of strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine eight weeks into a public health emergency centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has killed 625 people.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff lacked adequate PPE during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of taxpayer money wasted on procurement, though no evidence of corruption was identified.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
NHS England has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, a program that provided 400-500 overseas doctors annual placements in UK hospitals since 2011, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
The NHS must prepare for annual summer heat crises with the same intensity as winter pressures, health secretary Yvette Cooper warns, as heatwaves become routine across the UK.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government obesity strategies over three decades.
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Eli Lilly’s Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill and GLP-1 medication, has received UK approval, becoming the first such treatment authorized in Europe. It treats obesity and type 2 diabetes but requires separate NHS approval for weight-loss coverage.
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.
How will legal challenges fare against CMS rule on gender-affirming care?
The CMS finalized a rule barring federal Medicaid and CHIP funds for pediatric gender-affirming medications and surgery, set to take effect October 13. Legal experts anticipate challenges but note the rule’s procedural approach may make it more defensible than previous administration actions.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report finds the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness in emergency purchasing.
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