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Doctor describes HIV preventive drug trial breakthrough
The results overwhelmed the doctor in charge of a new HIV preventive medication trial with emotion. "I literally burst into tears," Prof. Linda-Gail Bekker admitted. "I'm 62, and I've witnessed this plague... I have family members who died from HIV, as did many, many Africans and others all around the world," she explained. Bekker described the difficulty of preventing HIV infection, particularly among adolescent girls and young women, as "intractable." However, lenacapavir provided 100 percent protection to thousands of women aged 16 to 25 in South Africa and Uganda.
Government stats show greatest drink-drive deaths since 2009
Drink-driving deaths on British roads have reached a 13-year high, according to government estimates. According to the most recent Department for Transport data, an estimated 300 persons were killed in collisions involving at least one driver who exceeded the legal alcohol limit in 2022. That is up from 260 the previous year, and it is the biggest yearly total since 2009 when 380 deaths occurred.
A ‘zombie drug’ is found in one in six school vapes Spice
A frightening new study discovered that one in every six vapes confiscated from schoolchildren in England was spiked with Spice, the 'zombie drug.' Testing hundreds of confiscated vaping devices from 38 schools revealed an alarming presence of the illicit synthetic street drug, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Police, schools, and experts believe the drug is being swapped into vapes labeled as containing cannabis oil.
‘Due to ambulance delays’ over 32,000 people got hurt
NHS chiefs have warned that more than 32,000 people in England could have been harmed in just one month as a result of ambulance handover delays. The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) also stated that the number of patients who may be forced to suffer 10-hour waits in the back of an ambulance before being offloaded to hospital staff had increased in a year. Senior EMS authorities stated that patient handover delays should not be 'the new standard.'
A fatal Mediaeval illness has struck Colorado
Colorado health officials confirmed that a resident had contracted the plague-causing bacterial illness. The fatal mediaeval disease can cause sufferers to spit up blood and their skin to blacken, earning it the terrifying term 'black death'. The individual's infection source is unknown, although the bacteria can be transmitted by touching wild rodents or being bitten by infected fleas.
Ultra-processed foods need tobacco-like warnings, says scientist
According to the nutritional scientist who originated the term, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are displacing healthy diets "all over the world" despite mounting evidence of the harms they cause and should be labelled with tobacco-style warnings. At this week's International Congress on Obesity, Prof. Carlos Monteiro from the University of São Paulo will emphasize the growing risk of UPFs to children and adults.
Expert reveals six traits of mentally tough people
Getting back up when life knocks you down is the key to a successful and happy life. Scott Mautz, a motivational speaker and former CEO at Proctor and Gamble, offered this thesis in a recent book, claiming that the most successful individuals are mentally strong - those who can manage emotions and control their thoughts and behaviours. Mr. Mautz has spent three decades examining how leaders develop mental strength and has found that six basic qualities are essential: confidence, fortitude, boldness, decision-making, goal focus, and message.
Brexit blamed for Britain’s declining birth rate
A renowned European think tank claims that Brexit may have exacerbated Britain's decreasing fertility rate. According to research by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 'Euroscepticism' contributes to the UK's recent decline. However, an expert speaking at the launch of the Society at a Glance document went a step further last week (JUN 20), stating that Brexit could lead to young couples choosing not to have children.
Ultra-processed foods, alcohol, tobacco, pollution kill 2.7M Europeans annually
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that ultra-processed foods, alcohol, tobacco, and fossil fuels kill 2.7 million people in Europe each year. Experts claim that 'powerful industries' are causing illness and early death by interfering with government policies and efforts to reduce cases of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Critics, however, dismissed the assertions as 'half-baked Marxism' and accused the WHO of advocating for a 'nanny state'.
‘Health MOTs’ for seniors ‘at front door of A&Es’
NHS England said the method, which would target adults aged 65 and up or those with frailty-related diseases, could be a "lifeline" for many patients. The health service has announced that "health MOTs" will be provided to older individuals "at the front door" of hospital A&E departments to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard said the strategy might be a "lifeline" for many patients by allowing them to be assessed and helped more quickly.
Health minister suggests £10 monthly ‘insurance type’ fee for NHS dental
A health minister has faced criticism for suggesting that patients be charged a monthly fee of £10 in the form of an "insurance-style" cost to access NHS dentistry. The concept is purportedly brought up by primary care minister Andrea Leadsom at numerous round-table meetings organized by the Department of Health and Social Care. The Health Service Journal was informed by sources that officials extended invitations to patient groups and dentistry experts to participate in discussions regarding the resolution of the access crisis.
A test can detect dementia nine years before it strikes, say scientists
Scientists have created a groundbreaking test that has the potential to predict dementia with 80% accuracy up to nine years before a diagnosis. The results are expected to result in the availability of a test for Alzheimer's, the most prevalent form of dementia, within the next few years, according to experts. The researchers from Queen Mary University of London asserted that their approach was superior to memory tests and brain shrinkage measurements, two frequently employed diagnostic instruments for the condition.