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Heatwaves likely caused 263 more deaths in London, scientists estimate - as soaring temperatures trigger week-long health alert

Stark estimate of heatwave deaths in London comes as week-long yellow heat health alert kicks in at 10am on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Climate change blamed as deaths during recent heatwaves tripled

Human-driven global warming was responsible for around 65 per cent of deaths across 12 European cities, studies say

The Independent UK

Current heatwave ‘likely to kill almost 600 people in England and Wales’

Surge in deaths would not be occurring without human-caused global heating, scientists say as analysis published

The Guardian - UK

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Warning nearly 600 people could die during 34C heatwave

An amber heat-health alert warns vulnerable people of the health risks, including ‘a rise in deaths’

The Independent UK

Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

Experts used real-time rapid analysis of the UK’s soaring temperatures to estimate excess mortality.

The Independent UK

UK ‘the sick person of the wealthy world’ amid increase in deaths from drugs and violence

While mortality from cancer has decreased, deaths from accidents and poisonings have risen, research finds

The Guardian - UK

‘Concerning’ lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts

Exclusive: doctors and patients forced to make decisions in ‘vacuum of evidence’ as women under-represented in data

The Guardian - UK

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SUVs like Range Rovers cause more pedestrian deaths than standard cars, study finds

The danger of SUVs to children is over 80 per cent higher than normal cars

The Independent UK

SUVs are more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars – study

Researchers gathered data from more than 680,000 road collisions over the past 35 years.

The Independent UK

Major differences in pharmacies’ antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

Analysis found the antibiotic supply rate from pharmacies in England was 72.7%, compared to 29.9% in Wales.

The Independent UK

Labour 'allowing racist enslavement of care workers', says top trade union

THE Home Office is presiding over the “racist enslavement” of care workers, a top trade union has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Israel Has Killed Thousands More Palestinians in Gaza Than Previously Reported: Study

The number of "traumatic injury deaths" in Gaza since October 2023, which does not include deaths caused by disruption to health care, insufficient food, clean water and sanitation, and disease outbreaks, is closer to 70,000, according to a new study.

Latin Times

X-rays show shrapnel and bullets buried in children caught in Sudan war

Images released by MSF doctors highlight impact of conflict in the country, with medical supplies and aid unable to reach people due to fighting

The Guardian - UK

Industry-backed apps designed to cut drinking ‘mislead users’, researchers warn

The use of features which aim to manipulate and influence consumers for their own interests was uncovered.

The Independent UK

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NHS faces ‘tipping point’ in England where most appointments will not be with GPs

Rapidly falling number of family doctors will harm ‘continuity and quality’ of care according to new research

The Conversation

UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

TechRadar

Electric and hybrid cars are more likely to hit pedestrians, according to a new report

A recent study has concluded that electric and hybrid vehicles are twice as likely to be involved in collision with pedestrians.

The Independent UK

Raised blood sugar levels ‘linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease’

According to the study, when it comes to blood sugar levels within the normal range, it is a case of the lower the better in protecting against CVDs.

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Evening Standard

Hotter temperatures linked to increased hospitalisation risk for London’s homeless

Researchers find homeless people 35 per cent more likely to be admitted to hospital when mercury exceeds 25°C

The Independent UK

Antibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humans – study

Experts across the world are determined to slow down the rise in AMR, which is partly fuelled by unnecessary use of antibiotics.

Daily Record

Life expectancy calculator tells if you'll reach 100 as UK 'falls down global ranks'

Find out your life expectancy with an online tool as a new report sees the UK 'falling down the global ranks' with Glasgow among the lowest levels.

Evening Standard

NHS nurses and midwives should be able to approve abortions, report argues

Largest study of abortion in UK concludes that need for two doctors to sign off on procedure should be scrapped

The Guardian - UK

Nurses and midwives should be able to approve abortions, UK study concludes

If adopted, shake-up of 1967 Abortion Act would scrap rule that two doctors must approve termination

The Guardian - UK

Tom Meade obituary

Epidemiologist whose research into the role of blood in heart disease paved the way for new targeted treatments

The Guardian - UK

Dame Valerie Beral obituary

Distinguished epidemiologist who showed the pill was safe and shed light on many other health issues

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