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PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that nearly £10 billion in taxpayer money was wasted on PPE procurement, while NHS staff faced inadequate protection due to poor planning and an undersupplied emergency stockpile.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has risen from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research indicates older adults face dangerous health effects from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood, with implications for millions as global temperatures rise.
Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC
Scientists deployed Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 70,000 doses released to combat an expanding outbreak.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found nearly £10 billion in wasted taxpayer money on PPE procurement, with the country entering the pandemic with expired stockpiles and inadequate supplies for healthcare workers.
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, UK health secretary Yvette Cooper warned, as extreme heatwaves become routine due to climate change.
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. She emphasizes that the initial sign was a tiny hard spot rather than a traditional lump.
Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye experts warn of potential vision damage from eclipse viewing, with symptoms including blurred vision, dark spots, and light sensitivity. Around 70 people suffered damage after the 1999 UK eclipse.
Doctor says inadequate abortion cares sees women from Wales travel to London
A Welsh obstetrician reports treating women from Wales seeking surgical abortions at a London clinic every other week, raising concerns about those unable to travel facing forced continuation of pregnancies.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered small fatigue reduction in long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current UK guidelines used by GPs to identify young women at breast cancer risk miss 95% of those who will develop the disease within 10 years.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges comprehensive maternity reform, rejecting pressure on women toward particular birth experiences and committing to binding national standards.
MRI is standard for diagnosing prostate cancer in most western countries. But most U.S. men don’t get them
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in U.S. men, yet most avoid MRI scans that are standard elsewhere to help guide biopsy decisions and reduce unnecessary treatment of low-grade tumors.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing heart workload, with older people, babies, and those with chronic conditions facing elevated risk of serious complications.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched amid concerns about meningitis B infections, which health officials describe as posing the highest immediate risk to these age groups.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members backing industrial action in a dispute over compensation levels.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that preserves lungs outside the body could rescue four in five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance from health authorities.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are increasing faster among Black African and Caribbean people compared with white populations, according to a 30-year analysis from King’s College London.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a notable increase in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, with incidents including derogatory language and refusals to be treated by staff of color.
They’re a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can’t do it all
Rwanda has pioneered drone delivery for emergency medical supplies since 2016, saving lives like that of a pregnant woman who needed blood transfusion. However, recent U.S. funding cuts to aid organizations threaten the healthcare infrastructure supporting rural communities.
Trans federal employees sue over revoked health coverage
Federal employees and their families sued the Trump administration over a mandate prohibiting insurance coverage of gender-affirming care, affecting an estimated 39,400 trans people in federal health programs.
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