Top 3 medical and health stories

1. India’s First Robot‑Assisted Vasectomy Reversal [1]
At PGIMER Chandigarh, doctors performed the country’s first robot‑assisted vasovasostomy on July 9, 2025. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, the team achieved high precision and rapid recovery in reversing vasectomies—a milestone in Indian reproductive microsurgery
2. Alarming Future Heat‑Death Risk in UK [2]
A study by UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine warns that by the 2070s, extreme heat could cause over 30,000 deaths annually in England and Wales—up from an average of ~634 (1981–2021). The study emphasizes an urgent call for climate adaptation and better protection for vulnerable groups.
3. Rare Genetic Disorder Child Recovers with Experimental Drug [3]
An 8‑year‑old with a previously fatal HPDL deficiency regained the ability to walk using a tailor‑made experimental drug under compassionate use. This breakthrough offers new hope for personalized medicine in rare disorders.