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HealthHealth Officials Advise Against Avoiding Produce Despite Cyclospora Outbreak
Health experts emphasize that fruits and vegetables remain essential for a healthy diet and can be consumed safely by following proper food hygiene practices during the current cyclospora outbreak.
Health⚡ 6.0UK expands access to free emergency contraception via pharmacies
A new NHS service allows women to obtain the morning-after pill for free at local pharmacies without an appointment.
Health⚡ 7.0New Lung Perfusion System Could Increase Transplant Availability in UK
Draft guidance from Nice recommends the XVIVO perfusion system to help preserve donated lungs that are currently discarded, potentially increasing transplant rates.
Health⚡ 7.0WHO Report Assesses Progress Toward Ending HIV, Hepatitis, and STIs by 2030
A new WHO report evaluates global efforts against HIV, viral hepatitis, and STIs, highlighting both significant health achievements and persistent challenges in meeting 2030 targets.
HealthInvestigation into Palantir's £330m NHS Contract
Journalists Lucas Amin and Peter Geoghegan investigate how Palantir secured a major contract with the UK's National Health Service.
Health⚡ 6.0Conservative leader offers cross-party cooperation on social care reform
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has written to the Prime Minister offering to collaborate on adult social care reform, while urging him to rule out tax increases.
HealthExperts Warn Against Viral 'Menopause Cocktail' Trend
A viral trend suggesting the use of allergy and acid reflux medications to treat menopause symptoms lacks scientific evidence and may pose health risks.
Health⚡ 7.0Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Sickens Thousands as Food Traceability Rule Faces Delay
A record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened over 4,100 people, prompting scrutiny of federal food safety monitoring and the delay of a key traceability regulation.
HealthThe Rise and Reality of Functional Drinks
Functional drinks marketed for health and cognitive benefits are a growing global market, but experts urge caution regarding their actual physiological impact.
Health⚡ 7.0ADHD Manifests Differently in Women, Leading to Unique Health Risks and Late Diagnoses
ADHD in women is often overlooked or misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression, leading to significant health risks and delayed treatment until adulthood.
Health⚡ 7.0New Cholesterol Guidelines Expand Statin Eligibility for U.S. Adults
Updated 2026 guidelines from major medical organizations now make more than half of U.S. adults eligible for statin therapy to manage cholesterol and heart disease risk.
Health⚡ 6.0Impact of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs on Romantic Relationships
As millions use GLP-1 medications for weight loss, some patients are reporting unexpected psychological and relational shifts, prompting discussions on the drugs' broader impact.
Health⚡ 6.0Prime Minister Burnham pledges action on social care and economic reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined new policy goals, including social care reform and cost-of-living measures, amid questions regarding funding.
Health⚡ 7.0GLP-1s Help Maintain Lower Calorie Intake
Semaglutide helps with weight loss by reducing calorie intake. A new study found it maintained lower calorie intake for over 1 year.
HealthEgypt Faces Extreme Summer Heat With Forecasts Reaching 106 Degrees
As temperatures in Cairo rise, residents are managing extreme summer heat that is significantly hotter than in previous decades.
Health⚡ 7.0Judge Orders FDA to Reconsider Mifepristone Restrictions
A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that FDA restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone are arbitrary and capricious, ordering a review of the current regulations.
Health⚡ 6.0Study Suggests Viagra’s Active Ingredient May Help Slow Cancer Spread
Researchers found that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to metastasize by limiting their access to cholesterol.
HealthWide-legged trousers from Zara face social media scrutiny over tripping risks
Social media users are reporting injuries linked to long, wide-legged trousers from Zara, prompting discussions about fashion design and safety.
Health⚡ 7.0First human trial begins for new experimental Ebola vaccine
Researchers have administered the first dose of an experimental vaccine designed to target the Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus.
Health⚡ 6.0FDA Produce Safety Rules and Inspection Challenges 15 Years Later
Fifteen years after the Food Safety Modernization Act, the FDA faces ongoing challenges in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks due to inspection gaps and evolving scientific understanding.
HealthRemote Heart Monitoring Device Helps Rural Missouri Patient Manage Heart Failure
An implanted sensor allows a rural Missouri resident to monitor her heart failure remotely, reducing the need for frequent hospital visits and improving her quality of life.
Health⚡ 6.0Inquiry finds lack of evidence for mental health monitoring technology
Experts told the Lampard Inquiry that Oxevision, a patient monitoring system used in NHS wards, lacks strong independent evidence of improved safety.
Health⚡ 6.0FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Easing Access to Popular Peptides
A federal health advisory panel voted to recommend allowing pharmacies to produce certain injectable peptides, despite warnings from FDA scientists regarding safety and efficacy.