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New rules for vaping and nicotine products... do you know them? New rules for vaping and nicotine products... do you know them? https://ift.tt/N41IE0s 2026-10-29T06:27:38Z

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Workplace ergonomics may do little to ease arm, neck or shoulder pain

Needle-free Strep A vaccine triggers local and bodywide immune responses in mice

Patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition. https://ift.tt/87zwMiX 2026-10-28T00:01:03Z

Tomosynthesis detects breast cancer more frequently during screening

Fewer US men are diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, and more of them now choose surveillance over treatment

Substance use driving increases in emergency department visits, hospitalizations for young mothers

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks? Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online. https://ift.tt/cRgzYjF 2026-10-26T01:43:55Z

Doubling stem cell chromosomes produces heart cells with stronger, faster contractions

Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients grows Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey publishes its annual report looking back at 2025. https://ift.tt/X3sqz5F 2026-10-25T07:15:23Z

I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition. https://ift.tt/R3wqne8 2026-10-25T06:06:01Z

Advanced age does not limit the benefits of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in chronic kidney disease

Reprogramming tumor microenvironment could improve prospects for treatment of pancreatic cancer

Standard kidney function tests underestimate chronic kidney disease in people with cancer

Beyond the ACE score: A single number may miss the complexity of childhood trauma, study suggests

Haematology centre for cancer patients at risk over 'disgraceful' funds move The Department of Health has decided to take back £1.5m from the project, Belfast Trust officials have told a Stormont committee. https://ift.tt/RzpoYMC 2026-10-22T23:04:31Z

Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia. https://ift.tt/lGjD0WQ 2026-10-21T23:02:30Z

'Betrayed by my body': The taboo health issue women are talking about on social media Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs. https://ift.tt/cBpaTC0 2026-10-21T23:03:59Z

Substantially more people likely vaping, and more frequently, in US since 2013–14

Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027. https://ift.tt/rKSCpbc 2026-10-20T23:06:07Z

Embryos harbor immune cells that already perform adult-like defense functions, study suggests

Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services. https://ift.tt/Nz9MiJZ 2026-10-19T05:10:13Z

Marginalization, lack of primary care provider increase risk of early death from metastatic breast cancer

GTA 6: Can you cheat on someone with a video game character? Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far. https://ift.tt/bsHhWVq 2026-10-19T00:09:25Z

Greener anesthesia cuts operating room emissions in half, slashes anesthetic costs nearly 40%

Next-generation total-body PET scanner can produce diagnostic-quality images in as little as 1 minute

The town swapping lie-ins for early morning raves A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans. https://ift.tt/RSYWdy7 2026-10-18T05:28:55Z

Pennsylvania's aging prisons weren't built for today's extreme weather—leaving women and seniors at risk

Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes. https://ift.tt/5TrxkG1 2026-10-17T23:00:36Z

Brain PET scans help select and monitor patients for new Alzheimer's drugs

1990 to 2023 saw increase in global burden of acne

Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS. https://ift.tt/CKnsSbZ 2026-10-16T23:49:16Z

Early MS treatments impact relapses and brain scarring differently, but not disability

Nasal delivery of ALS treatment in tiny cell-made sacs delays disease onset in mice

First 90 days after starting antipsychotics are critical for monitoring diabetes risk, study finds

Ebola vaccine induces T cell cross-reactivity against Bundibugyo virus in humans

Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said. https://ift.tt/cI5ywhN 2026-10-14T23:01:00Z

Bigger data reveal the second, third and fourth switches controlling a gene

'I could never hear on my left side - until I got a prosthetic ear' Stephen Gilbert, 74, was born with unilateral microtia, a rare condition in which the external ear is underdeveloped or missing on one side. https://ift.tt/hnVBTJp 2026-10-13T23:00:59Z

Insufficient evidence to back medical cannabis for insomnia

Changes in marital status may heighten vulnerability for alcohol-related problems

Females with autoimmune diseases 'less likely to be believed' than males and face longer diagnostic delays

The Fix Two former addicts run a church in Burnley trying to help people in crisis. https://ift.tt/wp1E7bi 2026-10-12T22:41:32Z

New mental health directory launches It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say. https://ift.tt/lS0C6RX 2026-10-12T10:09:04Z

Breast cancer before 40: Younger patients face higher odds of delayed diagnosis

Very severe long COVID linked to differences in lung and mouth microbiomes

Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK. https://ift.tt/eaJnGTY 2026-10-11T23:03:45Z

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Service increases access to mental health support The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem. https://ift.tt/SGiNQn2 2026-10-11T07:51:12Z

Carys lived with endometriosis pain for decades, then everything changed Carys Thurlby says "intense pain had become my normal" but surgery changed her life. https://ift.tt/FX26dYz 2026-10-11T06:23:53Z

Aspirin rarely used for colorectal cancer prevention

What happens when you don't know your family medical history? People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to their own health. https://ift.tt/3YozUuS 2026-10-10T05:45:31Z

Improving the steps toward better, cost-effective PTSD treatment

'Medicare for All' is back: Now comes the hard part

Maternal house cleaning behaviors during pregnancy associated with child developmental screening outcomes

Abdominal fluid reveals rare immune cells that may limit attacks on tumors

Electrical ablation boosts CAR-NK cell therapy against liver cancer, offering new strategy for refractory solid tumors

ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review The review, which focuses on younger age groups, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis or mis-diagnosis. https://ift.tt/Gw6MvJF 2026-10-08T23:01:30Z

'You can talk about your feelings without anybody judging you' Around 100 school children have taken part in an art project to help them deal with bereavement. https://ift.tt/tbJSdrx 2026-10-08T23:07:56Z

Children living with sickle cell can be treated safely using hydroxyurea, 10-year trial finds

NHS labs fail to share data vital for diagnosis and care of rare diseases, investigation finds

'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing? For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why. https://ift.tt/ABc2ZOd 2026-10-06T23:31:52Z

Pregnancy complications linked to higher risk of cardiac and renal health conditions

Statins may protect people from developing glaucoma

'Life-saving' charity for mums faces closing support The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list. https://ift.tt/yH1lQFV 2026-10-06T05:20:34Z

Most women know about breast cancer risk factors, but fewer act on them

Examining political differences in perceptions of vaccine safety and effectiveness

Researchers call for investing in hospital nursing workforce to address health impacts of extreme heat

Trial results show no survival benefit with the use of proton therapy in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

Brain tissue removed during surgery reveals potential way to curb inflammation linked to Alzheimer's

Digital media health risks warrant global action to protect young people, experts argue

Weekly cisplatin fails to show fewer serious side effects in p16-negative head and neck cancer

Polyubiquitin may stabilize tau filament structures in neurodegenerative diseases

Irrelevant visual details interfere with decisions under uncertainty, brain research shows

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'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life' Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause. https://ift.tt/wOrtnvA 2026-10-03T09:54:27Z

Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades

AA: Pulmonary aspiration, regurgitation under anesthesia more likely with GLP-1 RAs

A heart valve that grows up with the patient wins FDA approval

First successful primate transplant of human pituitary tissue boosts cortisol levels

Functional decline precedes cardiovascular disease events by many years

Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London. https://ift.tt/KoOBHfy 2026-10-01T23:59:44Z

Almost 1 in 3 adults develop cardiorenal disease or die within 5 years of type 2 diabetes diagnosis