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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A Cochrane review of 80 trials involving nearly 30,000 people found nicotine e-cigarettes more effective for smoking cessation than traditional aids, increasing quit rates from 6% to 10%.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement and misdiagnosis in treating adults who were sexually abused as children and later sought NHS mental health support.
Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
Complaints about autism and ADHD services in England more than tripled over five years, with the NHS ombudsman citing years-long waits and patients paying thousands for private care.
‘Game changer’ study seeks answers for heavy periods and endometriosis
A major research project called CycleTrack aims to create the world’s largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve understanding of heavy periods, endometriosis, and related conditions affecting millions of women.
Solihull mum’s perforated bowel ordeal after scan error
A Solihull mother developed a perforated bowel after childbirth due to a misinterpreted CT scan at Birmingham hospital, requiring emergency surgery and resulting in acknowledged medical negligence.
Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows
A new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, was linked to a 9% lower cardiovascular burden compared to an older vaccine in a study of 72,000 people over seven years.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The programme aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of the disease.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man have voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members in favor, citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has authorized the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, with volunteers to receive initial doses within weeks as the outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current GP guidelines in England miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for criteria review.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study finds that people aged 45-65 with normal blood pressure, no type 2 diabetes, and who don’t smoke may live nearly 13 additional years free from dementia compared to those with all three risk factors.
Stopping statins in people over 75 at low risk for heart disease didn’t increase deaths
A French study found that stopping statins at age 75 in people with no cardiovascular disease history did not increase death rates, suggesting potential flexibility in treatment decisions for healthy older adults.
Trump administration’s new ‘treatment-first’ addiction toolkit emphasizes faith, abstinence
The Trump administration unveiled a new addiction and homelessness framework emphasizing treatment, faith-based interventions, and abstinence while rejecting harm reduction and housing-first approaches.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended heat exposure affects vulnerable populations including older adults and young children through physiological changes like elevated heart rate and blood pressure drops. Understanding heat-related illnesses and protective measures is critical during warm weather periods.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new cases globally by up to 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access for vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to overhaul maternity standards and end pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ following recent scandals in NHS maternity services.
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, forcing millions to wait longer for care amid rising demand.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is progressing toward eliminating hepatitis C, having already met treatment targets and reduced mortality by 36% over the past decade, positioning it as one of the first countries globally to achieve this public health milestone.
Medicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Trump administration announced Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, with the policy taking effect in October.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children injured by e-scooters since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 annually in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
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