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What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
A salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs has infected 207 people across the UK, resulting in one death and 34 hospitalizations. Experts advise purchasing UK-produced eggs with the red lion mark and cooking eggs thoroughly to minimize risk.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Research from Oxford University indicates that elevated temperatures and heat can trigger anxiety and other mental health issues. A woman with anxiety and agoraphobia describes how extreme heat intensifies her symptoms and creates an isolating experience.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug far more dangerous than cannabis that can cause psychosis, cardiac arrest, and severe addiction.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for systemic failures in England’s transplant services, citing a burnt-out workforce, poor performance accountability, and last-minute operation cancellations.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
The NHS has launched mobile cervical screening clinics in northern England, addressing declining screening rates by bringing services directly to women in communities.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about donors at northern Cyprus clinics
At least 30 British children may have been conceived through IVF in northern Cyprus using incorrect donors, according to a BBC investigation that uncovered potential staff misconduct at fertility clinics.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children’s killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy’s former mother-in-law testified the defendant was “begging for help” before killing her three children, citing deteriorated mental health. The defense argues postpartum psychosis drove her actions.
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalise cannabis-based medicine in the UK, celebrated his 21st birthday seizure-free after surviving a severe childhood epilepsy diagnosis that doctors predicted would be fatal before his first birthday.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A 25-year study of 22,000 Britons found men with heart disease face significantly higher lifetime cancer risk compared to women, with smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption identified as key contributing factors.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews between 2021 and 2025, costing nearly £188,000 total, examining pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology departments.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study
A study warns that NHS screening criteria for breast cancer in women under 50 miss up to 95% of those at higher risk, focusing only on inherited genes rather than lifestyle factors.
Bedfordshire and London mental health NHS trust to make £24m cuts
East London NHS Foundation Trust plans £24.1m in savings this year, potentially affecting up to 330 posts from its 6,000-person workforce serving 1.8 million people across east London and Bedfordshire.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s record of 2,289 cases with five months remaining, marking the highest count since elimination in 2000.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, which operates the electronic patient records system used by most GP practices in England, prompting concern from healthcare professionals and politicians.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
NHS England has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, a program that annually placed 400-500 overseas doctors in UK hospitals for up to two years, prompting criticism from medical colleges who view it as valuable international collaboration.
New York’s assisted-dying law moves forward
New York’s medical aid in dying law took effect this week, making the state the 14th in the nation to allow terminally ill adults to obtain medication for self-administration to end their lives.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UV radiation from the sun can cause skin cancer and premature aging, but some exposure is necessary for vitamin D production. Health authorities recommend sunscreen with SPF 30+ and protective clothing during peak sun hours.
Inside Health – Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease? – BBC Sounds
An experimental CAR-T therapy designed to reset immune systems shows transformative early results in autoimmune disease trials, with a UK lupus patient among the first to receive the treatment.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
HPV-vaccinated women under 30 now face nearly zero cervical cancer mortality risk, though experts debate whether cervical screening remains necessary going forward.
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