Ben Askren, former UFC star, underwent a double lung transplant after a dangerous bout of pneumonia led to four heart-stopping episodes in June 2025. His wife Amy shared his journey as he lost 50 pounds and faced intense recovery. Askren now speaks about gratitude and a new approach to life post-surgery.
The CAPItello-291 trial by AstraZeneca reveals promising results with capivasertib and fulvestrant for advanced HR+/HER2− breast cancer patients. Significant enhancement in progression-free survival and maintained quality of life suggest a new potential treatment pathway.
The FDA has broadened its recall of Wild Coast Raw cat food amid concerns of H5N1 bird flu contamination affecting cats. Extra batches with December 2025 expiration are added, following cases in Washington and Oregon. Observing symptoms in cats and hygiene precautions for handlers are advised while the brand shifts to safer, cooked poultry recipes.
Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in England revolutionize health planning by uniting NHS, local government, and other sectors to enhance care delivery and reduce health disparities. These systems, established in 2022, focus on efficient healthcare tailored to local needs, emphasizing collaborative governance and addressing factors like housing and employment for better health outcomes.
UK supermarkets are recalling cheese products over concerns of Listeria contamination. JOD Food Products announced the recall affecting various brands and sizes with best-before dates from May to July 2025. Shoppers are urged to return the implicated items for a refund as Listeria poses severe health risks, particularly to vulnerable groups. This is part of an uptick in food safety alerts this year.
Tesco and Spar pull 18 Irish cheeses from UK shelves after detecting Listeria risk. The recall affects products like the popular Spar Old Irish Creamery Cheddar with Chilli. Vulnerable groups face serious health risks, and consumers are advised to return these items immediately.
