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One million UK people who have never smoked are now vapers
Over one million people in the UK who have never smoked are now vapers, up from 940,000 in 2024, while smoking rates continue declining to 4.9 million adults.
NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
An NHS inquiry warns of impending system failures as demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism care surges, with over 800,000 people awaiting diagnoses and diagnoses rising dramatically.
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The NHS is experiencing significant staff departures from ADHD and autism services to private clinics, forcing some trusts to restrict patient access amid surging demand for diagnoses.
‘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 mentally ill individuals deemed dangerous to themselves or others. One mother describes the emotional toll of visiting her son, who has been detained there for eight years following a criminal act committed during untreated mental illness.
Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is expanding mental health support through its Wellbeing for Us programme, offering free workshops and peer support groups across multiple locations.
New study examines GLP-1 impact on interactions with criminal justice system, employment, housing stability
A new clinical trial will test whether weekly semaglutide injections affect criminal justice involvement, employment, and housing stability in people with alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Cancer death exposes eye care follow-up failures, coroner warns
A 70-year-old man died of eye cancer after failing to receive a recommended follow-up appointment, with a coroner warning thousands of Welsh patients face significant risk due to overwhelmed ophthalmology services.
How consumer tech company Whoop is building for Medicare patients
Wearable company Whoop joined Medicare’s ACCESS program this year, making its device available at no cost to patients 65 and older with chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has authorized clinical trials of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford University scientists, marking the first human testing of four vaccines in development during an ongoing outbreak.
Unilateral microtia: I could never hear on my left side – until I got a prosthetic ear
A 74-year-old man born without an external ear has received a prosthetic ear fitted with a hearing aid, allowing him to hear on his left side for the first time at an Ulster Hospital service providing custom facial prostheses.
Swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet prime minister over cancer funding
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, is meeting the prime minister to advocate for increased investment in brain cancer research and a dedicated national brain cancer lead.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
A government scheme supporting people injured by Covid vaccines has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, new figures reveal.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons report growing complications from budget eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients experiencing severe pain, open wounds, and vision problems after procedures costing significantly less than UK alternatives.
Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research finds
International research found cancer diagnoses among people under 50 have risen sharply in England, the US, and the Netherlands, with prostate cancer cases quadrupling since 2001.
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
Over 1 million people in Great Britain who never smoked now vape, with the proportion nearly doubling since 2021, according to official statistics released this week.
The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later
Studies reveal that people exposed to sugar rationing during their first 1,000 days of life show significantly lower risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health conditions decades later.
New guidelines warn against obesity drugs for young children
The World Health Organization advises against prescribing obesity drugs and GLP-1 injections to children under 10, recommending lifestyle interventions including healthy eating and exercise instead.
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
A clinical trial that withholds hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns received approval this week, backed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., drawing criticism from medical ethicists over its design.
Inside Health – Can full body MRI scans be good for our health? – BBC Sounds
A BBC radio program investigates the growing business of full-body MRI scans, examining whether early disease detection justifies the cost and potential anxiety created by such screenings.
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
Over 150 clinicians warn that extensive screen use in English schools may harm children’s physical and developmental health, particularly eye health, citing rising short-sightedness rates among youth.
How many ways can the Trump administration clamp down on international researchers?
The Trump administration has announced multiple measures targeting international researchers, including proposed visa fee increases and investigations into universities, prompting concerns about deterring foreign students from U.S. biomedical research programs.
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