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Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer has divided physicians. Will new data change minds?
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer—a less invasive treatment targeting visible lesions—is gaining attention as an alternative to traditional surgery or radiation, though specialists remain divided on its long-term benefits.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
UK volunteers are receiving an mRNA-based vaccine against H5N1 bird flu in a trial involving 4,000 participants across England, Scotland, and the United States.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting coronaviruses, marking the first time a vaccine’s key component was entirely designed by artificial intelligence and tested in humans.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday in a pay dispute, following strikes by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has suspended maternity services due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women to travel up to two hours to Exeter or Taunton for births.
Contrasting legal decisions on gender-affirming care
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Justice Department seeking gender-affirming care patient records from telehealth company QueerDoc, while a district court struck down a Trump administration rule excluding such care from Affordable Care Act essential health benefits.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A cognitive neuroscience professor who contributed to a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD has withdrawn support, saying the programme misrepresented her views and could encourage parents to stop medicating children.
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a ‘weakened’ health system
The largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record has exposed critical gaps in the U.S. food safety system, with federal funding cuts leaving local health departments severely understaffed and unable to track contaminated food sources effectively.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels across the UK this week pose skin cancer risks, though some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production. Proper protection using sunscreen SPF 30+, protective clothing, and shade avoidance during peak hours can reduce harm.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Scientists are investigating whether biphasic sleep—splitting rest into two distinct periods rather than one continuous block—may help mitigate health risks faced by millions of shift workers worldwide.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in the region, while highlighting the condition’s debilitating impact on those affected.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with risk rising 3% for every 11.5dB increase in noise levels.
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry into Essex mental health patient deaths heard that monitoring technology widely used in NHS wards lacks strong independent evidence of improved safety benefits.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that assisted dying legislation should wait until palliative and social care systems improve, delaying debate on a bill scheduled for parliamentary vote in September.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system is being criticized as unfair and inadequate, with families depleting savings and sacrificing careers to afford care for loved ones with conditions ranging from dementia to autism.
Key Senate panel backs Trump’s picks for CDC, pandemic preparedness
Senate health committee approved Trump nominees Erica Schwartz for CDC director and Sean Kaufman for pandemic preparedness, with support from Republican members and Democrat Tim Kaine for Schwartz.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans £25m in budget cuts affecting hundreds of jobs and multiple services including child mental health care, talking therapies, and addiction support.
Woman has pioneering surgery for unborn baby with intestines outside its body
Doctors have successfully performed pioneering in-utero surgery on an unborn baby with gastroschisis, a birth defect where intestines grow outside the body. The procedure, performed at 26 weeks of pregnancy, represents a significant advancement in fetal surgical intervention.
Heart transplant candidates fail if they get too weak. New program tries inpatient prehab
A new inpatient rehabilitation program aims to prevent heart transplant candidates from becoming too frail while hospitalized, helping them maintain eligibility for lifesaving surgery.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned four-day doctors’ strike at Cheltenham General Hospital has been suspended after the British Medical Association received a new pay offer from the government, allowing the A&E department to remain open.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
High street pharmacies in England are now offering free meningitis B vaccines for eligible teenagers and young adults, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
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Life Hacks for Aging in Place
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New Guidance for Funding Elderly Care
New information has been made available to guide elderly people and their families on the best way to fund senior care. Accepting that an elderly parent needs care in their day-to-day life is often a difficult decision. It’s an emotional acceptance that they are no...