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‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalize cannabis medicine in the UK, has reached his 21st birthday seizure-free and thriving after surviving severe childhood epilepsy that doctors initially said would be fatal.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
Men with heart disease face substantially higher lifetime cancer risk compared with women, according to a 25-year UK study of 22,000 participants examining cardiovascular and cancer outcomes.
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer has divided physicians. Will new data change minds?
A less aggressive prostate cancer treatment called focal therapy is gaining attention for potentially reducing side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction, though medical opinion remains divided on its effectiveness compared to traditional approaches.
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines, is returning home after nine months at sea during military operations, with reports of deteriorating mental health conditions among crew members.
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS services over the last decade, with severe shortages in regions like Cornwall and Devon, creating a two-tier system based on ability to pay.
Doctors wrongly said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13
A 14-year-old from Yorkshire says doctors repeatedly dismissed her endometriosis diagnosis, claiming she was too young despite severe monthly pain beginning at age 13.
Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study says
A new study found that SNAP restrictions on soda purchases reduced consumption by 12% among beneficiaries in 10 states, translating to roughly 34 fewer cans per person annually.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A small implant inserted near the heart significantly reduced chest pain in 75% of people with refractory angina within six months, according to a new study of nearly 500 patients.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments for eligible patients.
This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target
Cambodia became the first Asia-Pacific country to achieve the U.N.’s 95-95-95 HIV targets in June, meaning 95% of HIV-positive people know their status, are on medication, and are virally suppressed.
A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine for people 50 and older, marking the first flu shot using COVID vaccine technology. The vaccine will be available in the coming weeks for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
There’s a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?
Social media influencers are promoting messages against hormonal birth control, coinciding with reduced abortion access and funding cuts to reproductive health providers, raising questions about impacts on contraceptive use and pregnancy rates.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
Women vaccinated against HPV now face nearly zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, raising questions about whether routine screening remains necessary.
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women
Health experts report a concerning rise in shingles cases among millennial women, with new research showing those aged 30-39 with certain conditions face higher risk than older groups.
England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite record longevity nationally, with people in northern regions experiencing higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and substance-related deaths.
Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study
A new study warns that NHS breast cancer screening criteria for women under 50 are too narrow, missing up to 95% of those at higher risk, as current guidelines focus only on inherited genes rather than lifestyle factors.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found antihistamines and colchicine provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers note it is not a cure.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
Research indicates that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking during ages 45-65 associates with nearly 13 additional dementia-free years.
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to use his political capital to reform the crumbling social care system, warning that without action the NHS could collapse under the strain.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
Experts say new HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by 41% in some regions, but US foreign aid cuts threaten access for vulnerable populations.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Current breast cancer referral guidelines used by English GPs miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop the disease within 10 years, research suggests, prompting calls for criteria review.
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