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Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
The head of a mental health review says young people face genuine mental health challenges rather than being a “snowflake generation,” citing economic uncertainty and social media pressures as key factors.
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A family in Greater Manchester describes their five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an autism diagnosis for their 14-year-old daughter, citing deteriorating mental health and limited access to support without official documentation.
Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test
The NHS has begun using a rapid genomic test that can diagnose brain tumors in two hours instead of up to eight weeks, allowing patients to start treatment sooner and potentially enabling surgeons to make critical decisions during surgery.
At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
At least five candidates are running to become the next WHO director-general, a position facing unprecedented challenges due to U.S. withdrawal and reduced global health funding.
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban
The tobacco industry flooded the FDA with 175,000 public comments opposing a proposed menthol cigarette ban, with 97% consisting of form letters echoing industry talking points, according to a Rutgers University study.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have called off strikes scheduled to begin Monday after the government made a new pay offer, ending the 16th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at a UK institute are deploying an advanced microscope to better understand inflammatory bowel disease mechanisms and develop targeted treatments for the incurable condition affecting over half a million people in the UK.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals lack sufficient health play professionals to support children undergoing treatment, with only one specialist available for every 22,061 admissions compared to the recommended ratio of one per 2,230.
Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial is testing high-tech home sensors to help dementia patients live independently and safely, with over 250 families participating in the UK Dementia Research Institute study.
One of the most contagious diseases on the planet is having its worst U.S. outbreak since 1991
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1991, with four unvaccinated deaths reported in Pennsylvania, prompting concerns about the nation’s measles elimination status.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
A woman who moved to the UK discovered she was a survivor of female genital mutilation and sought specialist care during pregnancy, urging others to access available support services.
Ros Chown obituary
Ros Chown, a sexual health adviser in genito-urinary medicine across England for decades, died at age 71. She advocated for non-judgmental care and HIV treatment advances.
Latest CDC report on youth behavior has some good news — and MAHA vibes
The CDC’s latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey reports improvements in mental health symptoms and suicide risk among U.S. high schoolers in 2025 compared to two years prior, alongside gains in healthier eating and sports participation.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
Research reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, and only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, raising stroke and heart attack risks.
White House plan to increase control of NIH grants appears ‘dead’
A proposed White House executive order that would have granted political appointees veto power over NIH grant awards appears to have been abandoned following Congressional opposition.
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager’s medical records
NHS staff are under investigation for allegedly accessing the medical records of an 18-year-old autistic boy who died in 2016 without appropriate authorization, prompting concerns about patient privacy protections.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association called off a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
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, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-year university students, following a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
‘Early deaths are not inevitable’: report reveals why adults with severe mental illness die younger
Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years younger than the general population, according to an NHS data analysis revealing stark health inequalities and preventable causes of death.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a vaccine whose key component was designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in humans, potentially protecting against multiple coronavirus strains and other viral threats.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland participated in their first-ever strike action over pay, resulting in the cancellation of some routine and elective services, though the Department of Health reported 90% of services proceeded as planned.
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