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HHS convenes health care execs, motivational speaker on panel to modernize health care

The Healthcare Advisory Committee, including a motivational coach and health care executives, aims to modernize the U.S. health care system and improve its efficiency.

March 27, 20261 min
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Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days in April after negotiations with the government failed, raising concerns over pay and job shortages.

March 27, 20263 min
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Sewage overflows may pose greater threat to England's rivers than previously thought

A new study reveals that combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are contributing significantly more pollution to England's rivers than previously realized, challenging long-held assumptions about their environmental impact.

March 27, 20262 min
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Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

New government guidance in England recommends limiting screen time for children under five to one hour per day to promote better health and development.

March 26, 20262 min
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Study finds 40% of European gas stoves leak cancer-causing benzene while turned off

A new study reveals that 40% of gas stoves in Europe leak benzene, a compound linked to cancer, even when not in use.

March 26, 20262 min
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Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak

The NHS delayed reporting a meningitis outbreak for two days, raising concerns about potential risks to the public as more cases emerged.

March 26, 20263 min
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CDC leadership in limbo as Trump administration set to miss deadline to nominate director

The Trump administration confirms it will not be nominating a new director for the CDC by the procedural deadline, leaving the agency without stable leadership.

March 26, 20261 min
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RSV shots for babies under FDA review despite evidence of safety

The FDA is reviewing the safety of monoclonal antibody shots that are effective in preventing severe RSV in babies, raising concerns among doctors.

March 26, 20262 min
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So-Called 'World’s Most Instagrammable Cafe' Fails Major Health Inspection

EL&N's St Pancras location in London received a poor health inspection rating, raising concerns about hygiene practices at its cafes.

March 26, 20262 min
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Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will go on a six-day strike next month due to unresolved pay and job shortage concerns, following a breakdown in talks with the British Medical Association (BMA).

March 26, 20263 min
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Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will begin a six-day strike next month after negotiations between their union and the government failed to address their pay and job shortage concerns.

March 25, 20263 min
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Doctors worry about FDA scrutiny of RSV shots to protect babies

The FDA has launched a safety review of RSV antibody shots for babies despite evidence of their effectiveness and safety, raising concerns among doctors that this could be part of broader efforts to undermine vaccination programs.

March 25, 20264 min
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Young people less satisfied with the NHS - survey

Only one-in-five people under 35 say they are satisfied with the NHS compared with more than a third of people aged 65 and over, according to the annual British social attitudes survey.

March 25, 20263 min
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Yep, a mom's COVID shot during pregnancy protects her baby, a large study finds

A 3-year study published in Pediatrics examined newborns in Norway. It found a clear benefit for the baby when mom gets a COVID vaccination during pregnancy, with protection lasting about 5 months.

March 25, 20264 min
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NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

The NHS delayed reporting a meningitis case for two days, missing a legal requirement to notify health officials immediately when meningitis is suspected, potentially delaying contact tracing and public warnings during an outbreak at the University of Kent.

March 25, 20264 min
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We're launching a new CMS pilot program to help children with complex conditions

CMS administrators announce the ASPIRE pilot program aimed at connecting physical health, behavioral health, and community support to help children with complex medical and behavioral needs.

March 25, 20261 min
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UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations

The UK's once world-leading transplant system now falls behind major Western nations, with outdated technology, lack of investment, and poor survival rates affecting hundreds of patients waiting for life-saving organ transplants.

March 24, 20265 min
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We're launching a new CMS pilot program to help children with complex conditions

CMS is announcing the ASPIRE pilot program to connect physical health, behavioral health, and community support for children with complex medical needs, addressing coordination gaps in current fee-for-service models.

March 24, 20261 min
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Meningitis B vaccines extended to Year 11 pupils in Kent outbreak response

Following a meningitis B outbreak in Kent, UK health chiefs have extended vaccinations to Year 11 pupils (15-16 year-olds), with over 10,000 vaccines already administered and no new cases reported for two consecutive days.

March 24, 20264 min
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UK's Heart and Lung Transplant System Struggles as Surgeons Depart and Patients Wait Years

The NHS has fallen behind major Western nations in heart and lung transplants, with outdated technology, lack of investment, and senior surgeons leaving. Patients face multi-year waits while the system underutilizes available organs compared to other countries.

March 24, 20269 min
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