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More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
Nutrition experts advise adjusting eating habits during heat waves, recommending water-rich foods, protein sources that require minimal cooking, and increased fluid intake to maintain hydration.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated health hub after experiencing years of delayed diagnosis and dismissive medical care.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman who underwent a decade-long IVF journey is calling for fertility and gynaecology appointments to be separated from maternity services after experiencing emotional distress during her hospital visit.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO chief says major ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments to block health policies aimed at reducing obesity, with 235 lawsuits filed between 2010 and 2025.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Elevated temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health issues, according to research from Oxford University, with physical sensations from heat mimicking anxiety symptoms.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock fails to adjust quickly after rapid travel across time zones. Light exposure, exercise, meal timing, and sleep hygiene can help mitigate symptoms, though no cure exists.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug that can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest when vaped.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for creating systemic problems in England’s transplant services, including staff burnout, last-minute cancellations, and stagnant transplant volumes over three decades.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
An NHS mobile cervical screening clinic operating as a bus is expanding across northern England, aiming to increase screening rates among women who face barriers to traditional healthcare appointments.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
The Trump administration signed an executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda last week, while health officials addressed various healthcare matters including private equity oversight and Epic’s leadership challenges.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England’s government plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029, including walk-in hubs in banks and libraries to provide crisis care closer to home.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon District Hospital suspended maternity services citing unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women in a remote region to travel over an hour to alternative hospitals in Exeter or Taunton.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, having already met the target of treating 80% of known cases, with deaths from the virus down 36% in the last decade.
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
Lenacapavir, an injected HIV prevention drug given twice yearly, showed near-perfect efficacy in clinical trials but faces mixed reviews during its global rollout due to distribution and pricing concerns.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are eligible for a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year. The vaccine requires two doses at least 28 days apart.
‘It was barbaric. I was crying my eyes out’: why are so many women left in agony by routine womb examinations?
Women report severe pain during routine hysteroscopy procedures despite assurances of minimal discomfort, with campaigners calling for better pain relief options and informed consent protocols.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the assisted dying debate should be postponed until palliative and social care systems are improved, though he supports the principle of assisted dying legislation.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
An NHS mental health trust plans to cut £25m from its budget, eliminating approximately 330 jobs and redesigning at least 10 key services across mental health care.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current UK guidelines used by GPs miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, failing to identify candidates for early testing or preventive treatment.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study of thousands of Americans found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking in midlife was associated with nearly 13 additional years living without dementia.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned closure of Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department has been averted after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
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