Disposable vapes to be banned from June
Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children’s health.
Health
Onions Recalled in Deadly E.Coli Outbreaks Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Officials said the onions served atop the popular hamburger were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened many others.
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.
Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal against conviction
The former nurse’s bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby is dismissed.
UK regulator tells doctors to watch out for obesity injection misuse
It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick.
Streeting will vote against assisted dying law
The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.
U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says
The leader of the long-running study said that the drugs did not improve mental health in children with gender distress and that the finding might be weaponized by opponents of the care.
When Democrats and Republicans Marry, Debates Ensue
For some politically opposed couples, the election can’t end soon enough.
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer’s disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.
What Drugmakers Did Not Tell Volunteers in Alzheimer’s Trials
Genetic tests showed that certain patients were predisposed to brain injuries if they took the drugs. That information remained secret.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
Could vaccines end the winter vomiting bug?
The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
The C.D.C. said that nearly 50 people had become ill and one person had died from the deadly bacteria, which the agency tied to an ingredient in one of the fast food chain’s burger items.
FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices
Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.
New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women
In a first, the guidelines link poor pregnancy outcomes to stroke and call on doctors to exercise greater vigilance.
‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change
The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.
AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays
It is safe, could speed up diagnosis and relieve NHS pressure, the health assessment body says.
Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals
The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.
Jokey reform ideas removed from NHS website
The health department says it is removing “irrelevant” posts from an online consultation.
Chemical agent behind suspected food poisoning incidents – health department
The Department of Health says a chemical agent may be behind the surge in suspected food poisoning incidents in schools.
First Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Patient, 12, Leaves Hospital
After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult experiences hint at what others will be up against.