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Trump Wants States to Force More Drug Users Into Rehab: What to Know
- your-feed-science
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Drug Abuse and Traffic
- Law and Legislation
- United States Politics and Government
- States (US)
- Trump, Donald J
- United States
- your-feed-healthcare
The president wants to enforce involuntary commitment laws for severe drug use. But rehab is expensive, without enough beds for those who seek it.
Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Federal-State Relations (US)
- Medicine and Health
- Influenza
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Monarez, Susan
- California
- Hawaii
- Oregon
- Washington (State)
- Western States (US)
The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.
Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests
- United States Politics and Government
- Surgeon General (US)
- Surgery and Surgeons
- Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies
- Ethics and Official Misconduct
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Health and Human Services Department
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Means, Casey (1987- )
- Trump, Donald J
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech.
‘People Are Losing Hope’: Suicide Risk Is Rife in ICE Detention Centers
- Illegal Immigration
- Immigration Detention
- Suicides and Suicide Attempts
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US)
- Deportation
- Disabilities
- Mental Health and Disorders
- Anxiety and Stress
- United States Politics and Government
- Immigration and Emigration
- Psychiatry and Psychiatrists
- Solitary Confinement
- Prison Guards and Corrections Officers
- Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
- GEO Group Inc
- Homeland Security Department
Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.
Pig Organ Transplants May Pose a Dilemma for Some Jews and Muslims
- Pigs
- Transplants
- Organ Donation
- Religion and Belief
- Jews and Judaism
- Muslims and Islam
- Kidneys
- Torah
- Pork
- Genetic Engineering
- your-feed-science
The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee Likely to Target Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns
- your-feed-science
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Hepatitis
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Babies and Infants
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
Committee members, some of whom are vaccine skeptics, are likely to recommend restricting the use of the shots at birth or delaying them until later in childhood.
Kennedy Adds Five New Members to Vaccine Committee
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- Vaccination and Immunization
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
- Health and Human Services Department
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
The committee, whose members were appointed by the health secretary and include vaccine skeptics, will meet on Thursday to review recommendations for several shots.
When a Simple Swim Carries a Risk of Dangerous Illness
- Schistosomiasis
- Nigeria
- Children and Childhood
- Parasites
- Eyes and Eyesight
- Water
- Worms
- your-feed-science
- Developing Countries
- Rivers
The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and treat it face formidable hurdles.
Susan Monarez, Fired C.D.C. Director, to Testify About Her Clash With Kennedy
- United States Politics and Government
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Medicine and Health
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Health and Human Services Department
- Cassidy, Bill (1957- )
- Monarez, Susan
At a Senate health committee hearing, Dr. Susan Monarez painted a picture of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a man wedded to his own ideology and uninterested in government scientists.
Former C.D.C. Director to Tell Lawmakers She Was ‘Fired for Holding the Line’
- United States Politics and Government
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Medicine and Health
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Monarez, Susan
- Houry, Debra
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Cassidy, Bill (1957- )
- Trump, Donald J
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Health and Human Services Department
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Susan Monarez is set to provide her first detailed account of her ouster in testimony before the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday.
Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer
- Cancer
- Research
- Trump, Donald J
- University of Massachusetts
- United States Politics and Government
- Colleges and Universities
- Medicine and Health
- Medical Schools
- Federal Aid (US)
- Sirianni, Rachael W
- Laboratories and Scientific Equipment
- National Cancer Institute
- National Institutes of Health
- Brain Cancer
- Collins, Michael F (1955- )
- United States
- internal-audio-rules
America’s cancer research system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under threat in one of its most productive moments.
Bonnie Addario, 77, Dies; Survivor of Lung Cancer Made Fighting It a Cause
- Addario, Bonnie (1947-2025)
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- Lung Cancer
- Philanthropy
- GO2 for Lung Cancer
- Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute
After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote early detection and research.
Targeting Hims & Hers, F.D.A. Takes on a New Type of Drug Advertiser
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Advertising and Marketing
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Weight
- Telemedicine
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- United States Politics and Government
- Food and Drug Administration
- Hims & Hers Health Inc
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Makary, Marty
Regulators sent about 100 warning letters this week to drug advertisers, including to Hims & Hers, a major online provider of weight-loss drugs.
Overlooked No More: Eglantyne Jebb, Who Started a Movement With Save the Children
- Jebb, Eglantyne (1876-1928)
- Save the Children
- World War I (1914-18)
- Humanitarian Aid
- Children and Childhood
- Biographical Information
- England
She co-founded the organization after she was outraged to learn that children were starving after World War I, when the British blocked aid to several countries.
Marilyn Diamond, Who Wrote a Blockbuster Diet Book, Dies at 81
- Diamond, Marilyn
- Diet and Nutrition
- Books and Literature
- Writing and Writers
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- Fit for Life (Book)
“Fit for Life,” which she wrote with her husband, was a best seller in the 1980s promoting good health ahead of weight loss. But doctors were critical.
Michel Odent, Pioneer of Natural Childbirth Techniques, Dies at 95
- Odent, Michel (1930-2025)
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Midwives and Doulas
- Doctors
His innovations, including homelike delivery rooms and birthing pools, were based on his belief that “human birth cannot work as long as a woman is thinking.”
Belgian Authorities Say $10 Million Supply of Birth Control Has Not Yet Been Destroyed
- Foreign Aid
- Birth Control and Family Planning
- United States Politics and Government
- Office of Management and Budget (US)
- United States Agency for International Development
- Vought, Russell T
- Belgium
- Flanders (Belgium)
Contraceptives bought by U.S.A.I.D. have been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse. The U.S. government said the products were destroyed, but local authorities found them.
F.D.A. Reviews Reports of Covid Vaccine Deaths
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Disease Rates
- Birth Defects
- RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)
- Medicine and Health
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food and Drug Administration
- Moderna Inc
- Pfizer Inc
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Makary, Marty
- Trump, Donald J
The agency plans to highlight possible links between the shots and accounts of deaths involving children and birth defects to an influential C.D.C. panel meeting next week.
8 Phrases to Help Your Relationship Thrive
- Dating and Relationships
- Marriages
- Love (Emotion)
We asked couples therapists to share the magic words that can strengthen bonds, even in the middle of a disagreement.
John Mew, Orthodontist Who Created Mewing, Dies at 96
- Mew, John (1928- )
- Teeth and Dentistry
- Jaw (Body Part)
- Surgery and Surgeons
- Mew, Mike (Orthodontist)
- Ethics and Official Misconduct
- Beauty (Concept)
- Deaths (Obituaries)
He gained a following for techniques, notably one known as mewing, that he said could help fix crooked teeth without surgery. The medical establishment disagreed.
Rare but Serious Complication Shows Flu’s Potential Harm
- Influenza
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- Children and Childhood
- Brain
- Nerves and Nervous System
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine
- Infections
Acute necrotizing encephalopathy, or A.N.E., can result from influenza or other infections, including Covid-19.
$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials
- Foreign Aid
- Birth Control and Family Planning
- United States Politics and Government
- Developing Countries
- United States Agency for International Development
- Lewin, Jeremy P
- Belgium
- United States
The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.
California Passes Bill Allowing Omission of Patients’ Names From Abortion Pill Bottles
- Abortion Drugs
- Law and Legislation
- California
- State Legislatures
- States (US)
The intent is to protect health care providers who send the pills to patients in states with abortion bans, and to reassure patients who fear they could be identified.
2025 Lasker Awards Given to Cell Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Pioneers
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- Lasker Awards
- Medicine and Health
- Research
- Biology and Biochemistry
- Bacteria
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Lasker, Albert and Mary, Foundation
- Shapiro, Lucy (1940- )
- McAdams, Harley
- Stanford University
- Gorlich, Dirk
- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
- Ribbeck, Katharina
- McKnight, Steven L (1949- )
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Welsh, Michael J (1948- )
- University of Iowa
- Gonzalez, Jesus (Tito) (Scientist)
- Negulescu, Paul
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Many winners of the annual Lasker Awards have gone on to win a Nobel Prize in medicine or other fields.
The Jarring Contradiction at the Heart of RFK Jr.’s Agenda
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Health and Human Services Department
- Diet and Nutrition
- Pesticides
- Agriculture and Farming
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Food
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Chemicals
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Food Contamination and Poisoning
- United States Politics and Government
The health secretary has begun a full-on assault against vaccines but has taken a more restrained approach to pesticides and unhealthy foods, also MAHA priorities.
Welcome to the CDC Online Newsroom, a one-stop source for journalists seeking public health information. Global media and the general public can access current and archived press releases, media advis
Certain Metabolic Meals home delivery foods reported in ongoing <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak investigation
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Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
Nearly 100 people sick in <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to recalled eggs
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95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited CDC headquarters in response to tragic gunfire attack
CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
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CDC launches Free Mind campaign providing teens with resources about substance use and mental health
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Christine Brader, <em>Tips From Former Smokers</em><em>®</em> participant
- CDC Newsroom
Christine Brader, a champion of anti-smoking efforts, has passed away at 62
Secretary Kennedy Swears in Susan Monarez as CDC Director to Advance 'Make America Healthy Again' Agenda
- CDC Newsroom
Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in today as Director of the CDC
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans
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11 people from 10 states sick with the same strain of Salmonella linked to frozen sprouted beans
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Concludes Meeting with Joint Statement
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The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet June 25–26
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The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on June 25-26, 2025
CDC warns of <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals
- CDC Newsroom
17 people have gotten sick from the same strain of Listeria linked to fettuccine chicken alfredo
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to pistachio cream
- CDC Newsroom
Four people have gotten sick with the same strand of Salmonella linked to pistachio cream
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to eggs
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A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to whole cucumbers
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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
Statement from CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on Provisional 2024 Overdose Death Data
- CDC Newsroom
The data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths
CDC announces <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to backyard poultry
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family.
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
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CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
CDC warns of <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
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CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
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U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
- CDC Newsroom
A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
- CDC Newsroom
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
CDC warns of a <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to cucumbers
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
- CDC Newsroom
Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
- CDC Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.
CDC warns of new <em>E. coli </em>outbreak linked to organic carrots
- CDC Newsroom
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
California confirms first clade I mpox case
- CDC Newsroom
CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization.
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
- CDC Newsroom
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
- CDC Newsroom
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
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Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
- CDC Newsroom
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
- CDC Newsroom
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
- CDC Newsroom
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose.
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
- CDC Newsroom
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
- CDC Newsroom
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
- CDC Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California.
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
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CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
- CDC Newsroom
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
CDC Statement on Marburg Cases in Rwanda
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is aware of 26 individuals with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health.
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the <em>Listeria </em>outbreak linked to deli meats
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Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
- CDC Newsroom
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States.
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
- CDC Newsroom
New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%.
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
- CDC Newsroom
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
New CDC Report Shows Suicide Risk Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions
- CDC Newsroom
Counties with higher health insurance coverage, broadband internet, and household income have lower suicide rates
CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to Salmonella outbreak
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
- CDC Newsroom
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
More illnesses and deaths in <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
- CDC Newsroom
More illnesses and deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
BBC News - Health
AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.
IT systems at major hospitals restored but disruption continues
The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments in the Southern Trust are being cancelled for Thursday.
Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures
The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.
Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures'
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose".
Maternity review 'will not deliver justice' - mum
Lauren Caulfield was cared for at NHS hospitals in Leeds and Bradford before her daughter's death.
Severe inequality in London for weight loss drugs
Interest in the drugs has risen but patients face a "postcode lottery" when trying to access them.
'Something had been stolen from me' - children share the lows - and highs - of pandemic
Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the darker side of pandemic life online.
What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer
Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan
Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis
Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%.
Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns
The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics.
Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named
Critics question the usability of new league tables meant to inform the public and let them exercise choice.
Deodorant firm sorry after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims
Mitchum said a change in the manufacturing process had affected some of its roll-on products after users complained of soreness.
Error leaves 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests
Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further hospital tests.
Disabled NHS medic told she's 'not a real doctor'
Disabled and neurodivergent doctors say the lack of reasonable adjustments is pushing some out.
'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he reached crisis point'
The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?
The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.
Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
Vaccination plea after baby's 'terrifying' measles
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients 'frustrating'
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
Brain image doctor banned for assault and racism
Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor.
Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts
Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.
Hospital pays out after bacteria-linked deaths
Nine families receive compensation after the outbreak linked to a Cambridge-based hospital.
Warning issued over branded kids' magnesium gummies
An undeclared drug that can cause drowsiness and headaches has been found in Nutrition Ignition supplements.
Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped
The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.
Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency
The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.
The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips
Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.
Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?
Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed
Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?
The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.
A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?
The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport
Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Why are measles cases rising in the UK?
What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?
How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?
The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's health.
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
Let's have a conversation about periods
Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.
Hospital opens room for miscarriage support
The space will provide "compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time", says a ward sister.
Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England's worst.
Women's healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates
The billionaire philanthropist is donating $50m to research the issue, as part of a larger $1bn pledge.
Which mammals have periods like humans?
Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate - and how their cycles differ from other animals.
One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son
"You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others," Rosen told Saturday Live.
Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost
The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred.
Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel
The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around Tewkesbury.
Art charity 'buzzing' about opening of new £75m campus
Art Shape works with the NHS to deliver creative courses as prescriptions.
How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back
It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.
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Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.
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Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers
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We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
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We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
How gaming can be good for your mental health
Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.
Let's have a conversation about periods
Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.
Why you might not need that magnesium supplement...
Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.
I quit my job to run a silent disco exercise group
The Silent Steppers began in 2024 to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
'Hoarding was a way to protect myself from the world'
Hoarding is often misunderstood, but it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery.
