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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.
‘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.
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.”
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
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