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Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches as screening accelerates to identify those who could benefit.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children under 16 for e-scooter injuries since 2019, with cases rising to nearly 150 annually by 2024, prompting calls for stronger safety regulations.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during summer heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has resulted in one death and sickened hundreds of people, with authorities investigating a suspected link to imported eggs.
Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to avoiding records requests, conspiracy to defraud government
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci at NIAID, pleaded guilty to charges involving concealment of records from Freedom of Information Act requests and conspiracy.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Researchers found that children’s lung growth improved significantly after London introduced an Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2019, with lung capacity in affected children catching up to less-polluted areas.
Accrediting body considers changes to racism curriculum standards for public health schools
The Council on Education for Public Health is considering revising curriculum standards that currently require schools to teach about structural bias, racism, and social inequities, with finalized language expected in 2027.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Healthcare workers at hospitals nationwide are striking over escalating workplace violence, demanding better staffing and safety measures to address what hospital leaders call a “national epidemic.”
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which officials say pose high immediate risk to this population.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, which manages electronic patient records for most English GP practices, prompting concerns from medical professionals and campaigners about data security and oversight.
The Trump administration’s move to end subsidies for Medicare drug plans could cost consumers
The Trump administration is ending subsidies for Medicare drug coverage, potentially raising premiums for millions of beneficiaries enrolled in Part D plans starting in 2027.
NSF testing new Ph.D. model giving trainees academic and industry experience
The NSF is funding a pilot program that gives Ph.D. students industry experience alongside their academic training, with around 30 university-industry pairs participating and $47 million in funding over five years.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
The NHS has terminated the Medical Training Initiative, which annually placed 400 to 500 overseas doctors in UK hospitals for skills development, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Shift workers face significant health risks from disrupted sleep, including higher dementia and heart disease risk, but researchers are exploring whether biphasic sleep patterns might help mitigate these effects.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
More than half of midwives leaving the NHS in England are under 35, with nearly 1,700 departing during 2025-26 as burnout threatens maternity care quality and safety.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A teenager in Australia died from tick-induced mammalian meat allergy in 2022, marking the first confirmed death worldwide from the condition. Scientists warn the allergy, triggered by tick bites, can be unexpectedly life-threatening despite being preventable.
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 increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with a 3% rise in risk for every 11.5dB increase in noise level.
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry examining deaths of over 2,000 mental health patients in Essex heard that monitoring technology widely used in psychiatric wards lacks strong independent evidence of improving patient safety.
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Bundibugyo species of Ebola
A 37-year-old British man received the first dose of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed using COVID-19 vaccine technology, marking the start of human trials.
A neglected issue in pedestrian, biker deaths
More than 9,000 pedestrians and cyclists were killed on U.S. roads in 2024, marking a 65% increase since 2010, with vehicle design blind spots identified as a contributing factor.
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