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A QMUL-led Lancet study shows the HPV vaccine has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths among 20-24-year-olds in England from 2020–2024. England also sees an 80% fall in deaths in 2015–2019 for this age group. Yet uptake gaps threaten future gains as vaccination rates fall in parts of the country.
Andy Burnham is weighing a bid to lead Labour, with editors and economists warning that markets watch his moves closely. Starmer faces scrutiny over foreign and economic policy as his successor potential emerges amid cabinet turmoil and cost‑of‑living pressures.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have identified distinct androgen profiles in women with endometriosis, suggesting a non-invasive blood test could diagnose the condition and cut the current nine-year average wait in the UK. The study analysed 11-oxygenated androgens, including 11-ketotestosterone, in blood samples from 159 diagnosed patients and 57 controls, achieving over 95% accuracy in identifying cases.
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP to stand in a snap by-election in Clacton after facing scrutiny over a £5 million donation and related allegations. He claims the move lets the people judge him; opponents call it a distraction as investigations continue.
Independent reports that Jools Roome’s mother campaigns for Jools’ Law to compel social media firms to hand over children’s data to bereaved parents. ITV Studios will produce a drama through Etta Pictures; Roome will consult. The project follows a 2022 death ruled a suicide with unclear events; campaigners say access to data could help prevent future tragedies.
Labour has moved into a polling lead amid a flurry of policy announcements by Prime Minister Andy Burnham and ongoing investigations surrounding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Multiple polls show Labour ahead or tied with Reform, with regional results highlighting gains in Greater Manchester.
An international trial shows weekly HIV medication is as effective as daily doses, potentially reducing stigma and treatment burden. In Ghana, authorities reassure continued ARV availability amid distribution concerns. Nigerian and Ugandan health updates highlight high suppression rates and ongoing prevention efforts.
A wave of studies finds that AI analysis of mammograms can identify cardiovascular risks in women, including hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke, alongside breast cancer screening. Researchers say mammograms could become a dual-purpose tool for early cardiovascular risk detection, prompting earlier intervention.
London’s ultra-low emission zone has reduced NO2 levels by about 38% since 2014 and is linked to better lung function in children, but most neighbourhoods still miss WHO guidelines. The inquest into Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s death has highlighted ongoing health inequalities tied to air quality.
The NHS has launched a program to send self‑testing HPV kits to eligible women aged 30–65 who have missed cervical screening appointments. The at‑home swabs test for high‑risk HPV; negative results lead to in‑person follow‑ups. The phased rollout aims to boost screening uptake and support the 2040 elimination target.