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Top journal’s special issue on women’s health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
Science journal published a special issue on women’s health, highlighting research on menopause, chronic pain, and sex-dependent biological differences beyond reproduction.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that caused 29 cases and two deaths.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators have authorized the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The Oxford-developed vaccine uses technology similar to the Covid-19 vaccine and will be tested on 50 healthy adults.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major study found that 59% of adults with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, and only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, researchers report.
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager’s medical records
NHS staff are under investigation for allegedly accessing the medical records of a deceased teenager without authorization, with the trust referring itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the treatment, according to new research.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth patient conversations about lifestyle changes, preventative care, and medication reviews amid rising demand and short appointment slots.
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, poll finds
A poll finds roughly half of rural voters identify with Trump’s Make America Healthy Again movement, yet about 80% say his health care policies have had no positive impact on their communities.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Drones could reduce response times for defibrillators during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a research study analyzing events in the Greater Paris area.
Why this island paradise has the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic
Fiji faces the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with cases rising 12-fold since 2010 and the government declaring a national emergency in mid-September. The crisis is fueled by concurrent crystal meth addiction and risky practices like needle-sharing and low condom use.
Researchers slow neurodegeneration in mice by barring T cells from the brain
Researchers found that blocking immune cells from entering the brain reduced neurodegeneration in mice with Alzheimer’s-like conditions, with brain tissue loss 40% less in treated animals.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government’s vaccine injury compensation scheme has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, prompting calls for urgent reform.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows ADHD and autism-related disability benefit claims are rising fastest in affluent English areas, a shift attributed to faster access to private diagnoses among wealthier families.
Children as young as 13 being referred to UK hospital suffering from ‘ketamine bladder’
Children as young as 13 in the UK are being referred to a specialist clinic for ketamine bladder, a severe condition damaging the urinary system linked to sustained drug use.
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
Four NHS integrated care boards in England have imposed minimum two-year waiting periods for ADHD and autism assessments, with 15 ICBs overall implementing various rationing measures amid surging demand for neurodiversity diagnoses.
Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
Congress allocated $101 million for teen pregnancy prevention, but roughly $100 million remains unspent as of late 2026, with only about $500,000 distributed to organizations.
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
The U.S. government has formally acknowledged only 17 thalidomide survivors, though experts estimate around a hundred Americans were affected by the drug in the early 1960s despite its lack of FDA approval for general use.
Noah Woods data breach sees Suffolk and Essex NHS remove 10 staff
Ten NHS staff have been removed from duty or suspended following unauthorized access to medical records in the case of three-year-old Noah Woods, whose death prompted an urgent investigation.
Risk from toxic metals can persist months after wildfires, Maui study finds
A study of the 2023 Maui wildfires found harmful metal mixtures in smoke and ash persisted in residents’ bodies up to 18 months later, with elevated concentrations linked to respiratory problems.
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
English NHS trusts have experienced shortages of common medications including aspirin, co-codamol, and ramipril, affecting patient access to pain relief and blood pressure treatment.
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