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‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
A&E doctors report increased falls and injuries among elderly patients during heatwaves, while extreme heat strains NHS infrastructure and staff across hospitals and emergency departments.
What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
A contaminated egg outbreak has infected 207 people with salmonella across the UK, killing one and hospitalizing 34. Experts advise cooking eggs thoroughly and choosing UK-produced eggs with the red lion mark.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A large UK study found that postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared with non-users.
On the fence about a statin? In borderline cases, calcium scans could be a tiebreaker
Two new studies examine when coronary artery calcium scans help predict heart attacks and strokes, finding they serve as a tiebreaker in borderline risk cases but aren’t necessary for most patients.
Kennedy posts vaccine misinformation, spars on social media amid measles deaths
Pennsylvania announced two measles deaths among unvaccinated individuals, prompting the state’s governor to publicly criticize federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading vaccine misinformation.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates have fallen significantly across Britain over the past 15 years, with health experts attributing the decline primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
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, with millions facing longer waits for care amid mounting demand.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures of nearly 42C during recent heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for staff and patients, new data reveals.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children’s lung growth in London showed rapid recovery after an Ultra Low Emission Zone reduced air pollution, with researchers describing the findings as “stunning” evidence for clean air policy benefits.
Talks on launch of clinical trial of Ebola vaccine in DRC advance, WHO says
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the WHO are advancing discussions to launch a clinical trial testing Ebola vaccines against the Bundibugyo virus amid a rapidly spreading outbreak.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized the health service’s management of transplant operations, citing staff burnout, cancelled procedures, and stagnant transplant numbers over three decades.
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention drug given twice yearly, has shown extraordinary efficacy in clinical trials but faces mixed reviews during its rollout in Uganda due to distribution challenges and pricing concerns.
Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye experts warn people to watch for vision damage from eclipse exposure, with symptoms including blurred vision, dark spots, and light sensitivity. Around 70 people suffered sight damage from the 1999 UK eclipse.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately a million young people, particularly those entering university or residential colleges, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman who underwent a decade-long IVF journey is advocating for fertility and gynaecology services to be separated from maternity units after experiencing distress during a hospital appointment.
Are the ‘luteal uglies’ a real thing?
Social media videos about “luteal uglies” describe appearance and mood changes during the second half of women’s menstrual cycles. Medical experts confirm hormonal shifts cause real physical and emotional effects that deserve greater awareness and support.
Half of vaccines are binned – this plant could change that
UK scientists successfully trialed a refrigeration-free vaccine for the first time, converting a tetanus-diphtheria vaccine into a stable powder form using a sugar derived from resurrection plants.
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer – here’s how
Actress Lucy Davis reveals she has incurable breast cancer that has spread to her bones. Experts advise women to check breasts monthly for lumps, skin changes, and nipple discharge.
Vaping and cannabis hit record highs among young adults in 2025: Survey
Young adults’ vaping and cannabis use reached record levels in 2025, with 19% reporting nicotine vape use and 29% reporting cannabis use in the past month, according to a national survey.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the assisted dying debate should be delayed until the palliative and social care systems are improved, citing the need to fix foundational care issues first.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
The East London Foundation Trust plans to cut £25m in spending by eliminating 330 jobs and redesigning at least 10 mental health services, sparking concerns about longer wait times and potential harm to vulnerable patients.
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