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Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds
A UK study found that major events including Brexit, Covid lockdowns, and the 2022 mini-budget triggered sustained deterioration in population mental health, with effects persisting years later.
NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
An NHS inquiry warns that England’s health system faces potential ‘system failures’ as demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism care surges, with over 800,000 people awaiting assessment.
Second UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure
The Royal College of Pharmacy has ended its sponsorship arrangement with Israeli drug manufacturer Teva UK following pressure from pro-Palestine activists, joining the Royal College of Nursing in severing ties with the company.
Merck and Moderna have ‘lot of exploring to do’ after initial cancer vaccine success
Merck and Moderna announced their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly delayed cancer recurrence in melanoma patients, with the companies now preparing regulatory filing and exploring applications across multiple tumor types.
NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
An NHS England internal report found new guidance requiring patients to use single-sex wards based on biological sex could cause delays, discrimination risks, and healthcare avoidance among trans people.
NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close
NHS leaders warn that up to 20 smaller maternity units in England may need to close due to staffing shortages and safety concerns, with consolidation needed to support safer care.
NI health: Rural lives not an ‘afterthought’ say campaigners
Rural health campaigners have called on Northern Ireland’s executive to establish a cross-departmental working group on rural health access, warning that remote communities face threats to timely hospital service availability.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
During a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 30C, nutritionists recommend prioritizing hydration through water-rich foods and adequate fluid intake rather than significantly increasing protein consumption.
Your partner’s snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snoring partner can disrupt your sleep cycles, affecting focus, memory, stress levels, and emotional regulation. About 75% of people with snoring partners report sleep disruption.
Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
Gene therapy based on Nobel Prize-winning optogenetics technology has been shown to safely restore partial sight in blind individuals, with a trial of ten patients demonstrating improved light sensitivity and visual tasks.
Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK
A 19-year-old in Scotland underwent the first testicular tissue transplant in the UK, following tissue removal and freezing before chemotherapy treatment three years prior.
Inside Health – Can full body MRI scans be good for our health? – BBC Sounds
A BBC radio program examines the growing market for full-body MRI scans, exploring whether they effectively detect early disease or generate unnecessary anxiety and expense.
I’m 12 and want to try protein powder – should I?
A 12-year-old’s request to use protein powder raises questions about whether supplements are necessary for healthy adolescents who eat balanced diets, with experts offering guidance on the matter.
Make a ‘sick day’ kit for cold and flu season before your household gets hit
Households should assemble a cold and flu preparation kit before illness strikes, stocking fever reducers, pain relievers, hydration aids and monitoring tools to manage symptoms at home during cold and flu season.
Altnagelvin: No money for new emergency department, minister says
Northern Ireland’s health minister says a new emergency department at Altnagelvin hospital remains a priority but currently lacks funding, with an estimated cost of around £73m.
UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
UK women face shortages of certain HRT products including FemSeven Conti and Estradot patches, with supply disruptions expected to persist for weeks into late 2026.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Health authorities are launching a vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults following concerns about meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if untreated.
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never having smoked regularly, with rates nearly doubling since 2021, according to recent health data.
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The NHS is experiencing staff shortages in ADHD and autism services as healthcare professionals move to private clinics, forcing some trusts to restrict patient access amid overwhelming demand for diagnoses.
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
A controversial trial withholding hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns received approval this week, backed by US Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr, a longtime vaccine opponent.
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
Rampton high-security hospital in Nottinghamshire holds people deemed mentally unfit after committing serious crimes. A mother describes the emotional toll of visiting her son, held there for eight years following a fatal incident.
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