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NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents
A Guernsey charity launched a campaign distributing scorecards to help residents track weekly alcohol consumption against health guidelines.
Seated exercises improving physical and mental wellbeing
A community exercise program offering seated classes and laughing yoga across Jersey has been shortlisted for a BBC award, with participants reporting improved physical and mental wellbeing.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
A survey of Jersey schoolchildren will include questions about social media and artificial intelligence for the first time, running in October across Years 4 to 12.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Generation X is the only age group increasing alcohol consumption, with heavy drinking rising from 5.6% in 2018 to 7.7% in 2024, while younger Americans significantly reduce their intake.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
A comprehensive NHS-style social care system for England could require decades to implement, according to economist Sir Andrew Dilnot, who warns the proposed reforms face significant obstacles.
Social anxiety: The hidden habits that make it worse – and how you can break them
Social anxiety disorder affects up to 12% of people at some point in their lives, with university students particularly vulnerable. Experts recommend cognitive behavioral therapy and gradual behavioral changes to manage the condition.
As CDC redesigns annual health survey, it removes questions about disabilities
The CDC’s proposed redesign of its annual health survey would remove questions about disabilities, potentially undercounting Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities despite them facing higher rates of chronic disease.
Top journal’s special issue on women’s health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
Science journal published a special issue on women’s health, highlighting research on menopause, chronic pain, and sex-dependent biological differences beyond reproduction.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that caused 29 cases and two deaths.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators have authorized the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The Oxford-developed vaccine uses technology similar to the Covid-19 vaccine and will be tested on 50 healthy adults.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major study found that 59% of adults with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, and only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, researchers report.
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager’s medical records
NHS staff are under investigation for allegedly accessing the medical records of a deceased teenager without authorization, with the trust referring itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the treatment, according to new research.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth patient conversations about lifestyle changes, preventative care, and medication reviews amid rising demand and short appointment slots.
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, poll finds
A poll finds roughly half of rural voters identify with Trump’s Make America Healthy Again movement, yet about 80% say his health care policies have had no positive impact on their communities.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
Martha’s rule, which allows NHS patients and staff to request care reviews, is expanding to every accident and emergency department in England starting this month, with full rollout completed by March 2028.
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
Luna Wong, a Hong Kong teenager who moved to a UK boarding school in 2022, died by suicide in July 2023. Her death raises questions about how international students’ mental health needs are addressed by private education institutions.
This year’s MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
Forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley and philosopher Felipe De Brigard are among this year’s MacArthur Fellows, recognized for work bridging science and justice.
Irish rugby: The international rugby ‘trailblazer’ and her legacy of cancer awareness
A memorial rugby match in Northern Ireland honored Rosie Stewart, an Irish international player who died of breast cancer at 33, while promoting female health awareness through educational discussions.
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