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Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A new weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes could reduce annual injections by 86% and replace daily shots, pending regulatory approval for NHS availability.
‘I can’t do the things my friends do’: Life as a teenage carer
At 17, Ava-Grace Britton balances college studies with caring for her father, one of potentially 1 million young carers under 18 in the UK facing significant social and academic impacts.
Can reclassifying muscle dysmorphia unlock better care for boys and men?
Males comprise about one-third of eating disorder cases in the US, with muscle dysmorphia disproportionately affecting men. An eating disorder expert proposes reclassifying this condition to improve diagnosis and treatment access.
Patients in Yorkshire complain AI GP receptionist cannot understand accent
Patients in South Yorkshire report that an AI GP receptionist called Emma struggles to understand their broad Yorkshire accents, leading to frustration and some avoiding appointments.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay disagreements, resulting in cancellations of some routine and elective services while emergency coverage remained fully operational.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m in spending and eliminate hundreds of jobs, affecting services for children and adults across east London and Bedfordshire amid rising demand.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years, costing nearly £188,000, covering departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current GP referral guidelines in England miss 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of assessment criteria.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking during midlife were associated with nearly 13 additional years free from dementia.
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women
Shingles cases are rising sharply among women in their 30s and 40s, contrary to the traditional perception that the painful viral infection primarily affects older adults.
England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite reaching record longevity levels in 2025, with northern regions experiencing little improvement while southern areas saw significant gains.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
Major ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments that attempt to implement healthier diet policies, according to WHO leadership, hindering global obesity prevention efforts.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, involving 4,000 volunteers across multiple sites as a preventive measure against potential pandemic transmission.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at Cambridge University developed a vaccine using artificial intelligence to protect against multiple coronavirus variants and potentially prevent future pandemics, marking the first AI-designed vaccine antigen tested in humans.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland have begun a 24-hour strike over pay disputes, with consultants and specialist doctors also participating in ongoing industrial action regarding compensation and working conditions.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman diagnosed with endometriosis after 17 years describes experiencing medical gaslighting from doctors, which left her with permanent nerve damage and disability.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a marked increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s since the Covid pandemic, largely driven by rising obesity levels, researchers warn.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
UK officials are considering exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from new immigration rules as part of broader reforms to address social care sector pressures.
After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about ‘chilling effect’ on public health
Public health experts express concern that recent Senate hearings attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci may discourage talented professionals from pursuing careers in health and disease prevention.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted in favor of strike action over pay disputes, with 95% of 104 participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant wage erosion since 2008.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that keeps lungs alive outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance from health authorities.
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