The Complex Role of Body Fat in Health and Disease
Scientists are redefining fat as a dynamic organ, not just inert tissue, with profound implications for health, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
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NHS 24/7 Stroke Treatment Rollout by April 2026
The NHS is set to offer round-the-clock thrombectomy procedures across England by April 2026, expanding access to a critical stroke treatment that can reduce disability when performed promptly.
GP Incentives for Weight-Loss Drugs to Tackle Unequal Access
The UK government offers £25 million in financial incentives to GPs to increase prescriptions of weight-loss drugs, addressing unequal access and reducing reliance on unlicensed medications.
NHS Approves First Licensed Vitiligo Cream, Historic Milestone
Ruxolitinib cream, sold as Opzelura, has been approved for NHS use in England, marking the first licensed treatment for vitiligo, a chronic skin condition affecting one in 100 people in the UK.
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Eat 30% Less, Live 20% Longer: Scientist's Simple Rule
Renowned pharmacologist Silvio Garattini advocates eating 30% less to extend lifespan by 20%, emphasizing moderation and a Mediterranean diet for healthy ageing.
Prue Leith: Testosterone Gel Enhances Sex Life and Health at 86
Bake Off star Prue Leith, 86, opens up about using testosterone gel with HRT to enhance libido and vitality, while discussing her marriage and career decisions.
Fiji's HIV Crisis: Meth and Stigma Fuel Epidemic
Fiji faces the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic, driven by methamphetamine use, unsafe injecting practices, and cultural stigma. New cases have tripled, with babies now dying monthly from preventable mother-to-child transmission.
First UK Baby Born via Deceased Donor Womb Transplant
Baby Hugo Powell was born in London after his mother received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a groundbreaking achievement in reproductive medicine and offering hope to thousands of women.
Deceased Donor Womb Transplant Birth Offers Hope to UK Couples
The birth of baby Hugo Powell marks the UK's first successful womb transplant using a deceased donor's organ, providing new fertility options for thousands of women without functioning wombs.
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First UK Baby Born After Womb Transplant from Deceased Donor
A baby boy named Hugo Powell has become the first child in the UK born to a mother who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a medical milestone.
NHS Approves First Licensed Vitiligo Treatment Cream
The NHS will roll out ruxolitinib cream, the first licensed treatment for vitiligo, offering hope to over 80,000 people in England with this chronic skin condition.
Dad Warns: Stop Sending Sick Kids to Childcare, Even with Sniffles
A Sydney father and nutritionist urges parents to keep mildly unwell children at home, highlighting how daycare illnesses spread rapidly through communities and impact vulnerable families.
NHS Vitiligo Treatment Restores Skin Colour for Thousands
Nearly 100,000 Britons with vitiligo will be eligible for a new NHS cream called ruxolitinib that can restore lost skin colour, hailed as life-changing for patients.
First UK Baby Born Using Womb from Deceased Donor
Hugo Powell is the first child in the UK born to a mother who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a significant medical breakthrough in fertility treatment.
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First UK Baby Born from Deceased Donor Womb Transplant
Grace Bell, born without a womb, gives birth to Hugo after a transplant from a deceased donor, highlighting organ donation's impact amid a UK crisis.
GPs to Get Bonuses for Prescribing Obesity Drugs Under NHS Deal
General practitioners will receive financial incentives to prescribe Mounjaro to obese patients, with practices earning up to £3,000 annually for meeting targets, as part of a phased NHS rollout.
GPs Get Financial Incentives for Weight-Loss Drug Prescriptions
The UK government introduces £25 million in financial incentives for GPs to prescribe weight-loss drugs, aiming to address access disparities and reduce the £11 billion obesity burden on the NHS.
GPs Paid Extra to Prescribe Weight Loss Jabs on NHS
The UK government is incentivising GPs with a £25 million fund to identify and prescribe weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy to severely obese patients, aiming to reduce private reliance.
Microplastics Discovered in Prostate Cancer Tumours
Scientists discover microplastics inside prostate cancer tumours, with cancerous tissue containing 2.5 times more plastic particles than healthy tissue, raising concerns about long-term health effects.
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Charities Demand Prostate Screening Review Over Flawed Model
Charities urge the UK to overturn a decision denying prostate cancer screening to most men, citing flawed modelling that relies on outdated data and fails to address health inequalities.
IBS Sufferer Eats Freely After 30 Years with Daily Sachet
A woman with IBS reports life-changing results from a £1.60-a-day digestive supplement, enabling her to eat foods she avoided for decades and resume social activities without discomfort.
US Flu Season: 71 Child Deaths, Influenza B Strain a Concern
The US flu season has resulted in 71 child fatalities, with 90% unvaccinated. Influenza B, severe in children, now causes over 45% of infections, raising alarm among medical experts.
Pets Improve Health for Elderly but Strain Finances, Poll Finds
A new national poll shows pets enhance physical activity and mental well-being in older Americans, but rising costs deter ownership and strain budgets.
Six Supplements That Could Accelerate Brain Aging
US physicians identify six supplement combinations that may harm cognitive health, warning against indiscriminate use of popular brain boosters.
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Hunt Urges NHS to Improve Detection of Rare Childbirth Condition
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt calls for NHS action to boost diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum, backing a campaign after multiple hospital failures.
Five More Child Flu Deaths as Influenza B Surge Concerns Doctors
Five additional child flu deaths bring the US season total to 71, with 90% of fatalities among unvaccinated children. Doctors warn of rising influenza B cases, which are more severe in children.
CDC Deputy Director Ralph Abraham Resigns Amid Turmoil
Ralph Abraham, the CDC's principal deputy director, has abruptly resigned, citing family obligations. This marks the second high-level departure this month as the agency faces budget cuts and controversies under HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Experts Defend Tourette's Campaigner After BAFTA Slur Incident
Leading neurologists and Tourette's advocates condemn online backlash against campaigner John Davidson, who shouted racial slur at BAFTAs due to involuntary tics from his condition.
Warm Bedrooms Increase Heart Strain in Older Adults
New research reveals sleeping in rooms above 75°F disrupts heart recovery in older adults, raising cardiovascular risks. Climate change may worsen this threat.
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Winter Virus Surge Hits UK Despite Falling Flu Cases
Britain faces a triple threat of norovirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus, with hospital admissions reaching record highs despite declining flu rates, straining the NHS.
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