CDC Panel Limits Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
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Shocking abuse claims at children's hospitals span 20 years
New court documents reveal horrific allegations of abuse at Huntercombe Group Hospitals over two decades. Families seek justice as the Children's Commissioner demands reform.
Zipcar to close UK operations, ending London car-sharing
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its fleet from London streets. The move disrupts community groups and raises questions about the future of car-sharing in Britain.
Christmas lights on neighbour's fence risk £2.5k fine
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
Whooping Cough Nasal Spray Vaccine Hailed as Breakthrough
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
NHS Brain Cancer Care for Children is a 'Postcode Lottery'
A damning review finds UK children with brain tumours face uneven NHS care, with treatment quality depending on location. A grieving mother says it's 'not fair'. Urgent calls for standardisation.
Postcode lottery for child brain cancer care in UK
A damning report reveals a child's NHS brain tumour care depends on where they live, with uneven access to tests, rehab, and trials. Calls for urgent action to end the postcode lottery.
Viral laundry room note calls out 'asshole' clothes thief
A neighbour's brutally honest note about stolen laundry has divided the internet. Discover the shared laundry room etiquette debate and why this story resonates across UK apartment blocks.
Metformin reduces insulin need in type 1 diabetes
Australian clinical trial reveals metformin, an affordable century-old medication, reduces insulin requirements by 12% for type 1 diabetes patients. Discover how this breakthrough could transform diabetes management in the UK.
Semaglutide fails to slow Alzheimer's in major trials
Groundbreaking studies show weight loss drug semaglutide does not slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's patients. Discover the implications for future research.
Joint Bank Accounts: Key Pros and Cons Revealed
Thinking of opening a joint bank account with your partner? Discover the crucial benefits, risks, and essential discussions needed before taking this financial step. Expert advice from Marygold & Co CEO.
Asthma breakthrough: Monthly injection cuts steroid use
Groundbreaking UK-led trial reveals a monthly injection allows severe asthma patients to stop or drastically reduce steroid medication, transforming treatment options.
Pioneering trial uses old drugs to fight newborn sepsis
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to combat drug-resistant sepsis, responsible for 800,000 newborn deaths annually. Discover how this research could save lives.
Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's drug trial fails
A major study testing Novo Nordisk's semaglutide for Alzheimer's disease has failed, dealing a blow to hopes of a new treatment for over 55 million patients. Discover the full story.
Puberty Blockers Ban and the Controversial NHS Trial
The UK's ban on puberty blockers for gender dysphoria faces a new chapter as an NHS clinical trial is approved. Explore the debate on safety, ethics, and the future of youth gender care.
Student beats rare brain cancer in Christmas miracle
Joscelyne Kerr, 20, feared she wouldn't see Christmas after rare brain cancer diagnosis. Her remarkable recovery through trial drugs offers hope to others.
UK Launches Puberty Blocker Studies for Trans Youth
NHS England initiates two clinical trials to assess the impact of puberty blockers on young people with gender incongruence, following the Cass review's findings of insufficient evidence.
UK Trials to Study Puberty Blocker Impact on Youth
NHS England launches two clinical trials investigating puberty blockers' effects on young people with gender incongruence. Findings expected in 4+ years following Cass review concerns.
Coroner: Australian extremists had shared delusion
A coroner finds three Australian Christian extremists who killed police officers suffered a shared delusional disorder, sparking calls for mental health gun checks. Read the full investigation.
Wieambilla Massacre: Coroner Rules on Delusional Disorder
Queensland coroner finds Wieambilla shooters had shared delusional disorder. Two police officers and neighbour murdered in horrific ambush. Read the full investigation findings.
MPs protest UK paternity leave with dad jokes debate
MPs use dad jokes in Parliament to highlight UK's inadequate paternity pay creating class and geographic divides. Only 9.5% of claimants earn below average wage.
New TB drug shows breakthrough potential in trial
Sorfequiline, a new antibiotic, demonstrates stronger action against tuberculosis with potential to revolutionise treatment. Could this be the breakthrough against the killer disease?
NIH cuts disrupt 74,000 in medical trials
A new report reveals how NIH funding cuts have disrupted over 74,000 people in clinical trials, impacting research for cancer, heart disease, and COVID-19. Discover the full consequences.
Died for 7 minutes, saw dad in afterlife
A British man who clinically died for seven minutes shares his extraordinary journey to the afterlife, where he was reunited with his late father and experienced overwhelming peace.
Westpac housing scheme applications double
Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.
GSK shares tumble nearly 10% on HIV drug trial results
Pharmaceutical giant GSK faces significant market pressure as its experimental HIV prevention drug shows mixed results in clinical trials, sending shares tumbling nearly 10%.
Record numbers forced into shared housing as crisis deepens
New ONS data reveals nearly 100,000 additional households are sharing accommodation in England and Wales, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing housing and cost-of-living crisis.
Man dies for 7 seconds, reveals afterlife experience
A construction worker's heart stopped for seven seconds during a workplace accident, revealing astonishing insights about what happens after death
Young Brits excluded from medical trials, report reveals
Shocking new report reveals how age restrictions and participation barriers in medical trials are putting young people's health at risk and creating dangerous knowledge gaps in treatments.
Medical trial transforms young person's depression battle
A groundbreaking clinical trial offers new hope for treatment-resistant depression as a young patient shares their life-changing experience with an innovative medical approach.
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