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‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Record heatwaves during summer are driving increased A&E visits and heat-related injuries, particularly among elderly patients experiencing falls and dehydration, while hospitals struggle with inadequate cooling infrastructure.
Physician group sues Trump administration over dietary guidelines process
A physician advocacy group sued federal agencies Wednesday, alleging they improperly rewrote dietary guidelines using industry-backed scientists while ignoring established advisory committee protocols.
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here’s where, and why
Fifteen states permit corporal punishment in schools, though its use remains controversial amid psychological evidence of potential harm. The practice disproportionately occurs in Southern states.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A personalized vaccine developed by Merck and Moderna, used with an immunotherapy drug, extended cancer-free survival in melanoma patients during a phase three trial involving over 1,000 participants.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access to vulnerable populations, experts say.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined over the past 15 years, with health experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New UK health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, saying women should not feel pressured to achieve an “ideal birth” experience and promising binding national standards.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found that antihistamines and colchicine offered a small reduction in fatigue for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff in response to financial pressures, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean people compared with white counterparts, according to a 30-year analysis from King’s College London.
Ebola outbreak nears milestone, while a vaccine remains months away
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo approaches the second-largest case count on record, with a vaccine for the strain still months away from availability.
Syphilis spreads while researchers contend with federal constraints and a drug shortage
UCSD researchers finding syphilis in 10% of unhoused study participants face federal restrictions on Mexico collaboration and a shortage of injectable penicillin, complicating treatment efforts in border communities.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new infections by 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting global access to the medication and related services, experts warn.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, infants, and young children. Experts recommend vulnerable populations take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during heatwaves.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Almost 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, figures show.
Judge denies states’ motion to postpone Medicaid work requirement
A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1, ruling the timeline was established by Congress rather than federal health agencies.
Federal government could improve infectious disease monitoring, says federal government
A federal Government Accountability Office report released this week recommends strengthening U.S. surveillance systems for emerging infectious diseases, citing the need for comprehensive national strategy and improved public health messaging.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness in emergency spending.
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 in the year, marking the worst year since 1991.
Kemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social care
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to reject tax increases or additional borrowing as funding mechanisms for social care reform, proposing instead that costs be met through existing spending reductions.
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