The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it’s the right call. Is RFK Jr right to pull mRNA vaccine research funding?
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BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated. RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
A new surgery says its repeated offers to treat NHS patients have been turned down by officials. New town dentist disputes NHS ‘no need’ claim
Bosses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have described the behaviour as “unacceptable”. Nurses punched in face at violent children’s unit
Royal College of Nursing wants urgent talks on way NHS contract works, warning nurses feel undervalued. Boost our pay or risk strike action, warn nurse leaders
We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high – and what can be done. Inside Health
Can standing desks help relieve muscle tension, back pain, and reduce stress? Sliced Bread
Charlotte says she feared the worst when her baby was taken into intensive care at St Mary’s Hospital. New support helps parents cope with ICU trauma
Patients coming off Wegovy or Mounjaro should have support and advice for at least a year afterwards, NHS told. Obesity jab patients need a plan to stop weight coming back, health experts say
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout. Doctors’ union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
Simple tips to help you get a good night’s sleep during hot weather. Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade. ‘I’m in control of my sexual health’ – UK gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins
One woman says the Welsh NHS “can’t be bothered” to send letters to patients to explain. NHS in England told to keep Welsh patients waiting
Are students being let down – or is the expectation placed on unis part of the issue? Reporter Reads
The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre. Artists help pupils and centre users create murals
Dr Sunita Sah explains to Drs Xand and Chris van Tulleken why many people find it difficult. Why is it so hard to say no?
Claire Eady is calling for new regulations after losing her elderly mother in a crash. Older driver rules ‘could have saved mum’s life’