The FDA's fast-track approval process for new nicotine pouches, including updated versions of Zyn and Velo, has stalled due to scientists' concerns about risks to children and non-smokers.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting accelerates plans to test over 400,000 babies for spinal muscular atrophy following a campaign by former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson, whose twins were diagnosed too late.
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The Mirror's campaign with Jesy Nelson has successfully pushed for expanded spinal muscular atrophy testing for newborns, though advocates stress the need for universal coverage to ensure no family is left behind.
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Singer Jesy Nelson celebrates a major victory as the NHS announces plans to screen over 400,000 newborns for spinal muscular atrophy from October 2026, following her campaign.
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Over 1,300 dentists have signed an open letter demanding sustainable funding for NHS dentistry, warning that current contracts force practices to operate at a loss.
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The NHS will begin screening over 400,000 newborns for spinal muscular atrophy from October 2026, following campaigns by Jesy Nelson and SMA UK. This move could prevent thousands of avoidable child deaths.
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The NHS will begin screening 400,000 newborns for spinal muscular atrophy in October 2026, earlier than planned, following advocacy by Jesy Nelson and a Mirror campaign highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
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