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Manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues, say UK experts
UK experts argue the manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues requiring coordinated government response, similar to tobacco and obesity prevention.
‘I was in a darker place than I’d ever been. ECT was my only hope’: how Ted Scheinman finally broke through his depression
Ted Scheinman, now 41, documents his lifelong struggle with depression and his decision to undergo electroconvulsive therapy in 2020, detailing his path to recovery in his new memoir ‘Jolt.’
AI chatbots aren’t therapists. But can they finally get men to open up?
AI chatbots are increasingly used by men for emotional support, potentially helping reach a demographic that traditionally avoids mental health services, though experts call for more research on their lasting effectiveness.
World’s largest early warning system for severe child illness to launch in NHS A&Es across England
England’s NHS is launching a pediatric early warning system in A&E departments to help staff quickly identify when sick children are deteriorating, starting this winter.
Cancer diagnoses in England hit record high of more than 1,000 people a day
Cancer diagnoses in England reached a record high of more than 1,000 people daily in 2024, totaling over 373,000 cases, though treatment targets continue to lag behind.
Half of NHS trusts in England lack funds earmarked to cover maternity leave
Nearly half of English NHS trusts lack dedicated funding to cover maternity leave in physiotherapy, with the roles significantly less protected than nursing positions, new analysis shows.
Survival after sudden cardiac arrest didn’t improve despite training bystanders, emergency responders
A major randomized trial found that intensive community training on CPR and cardiac arrest response did not improve survival rates in North Carolina counties, despite engaging millions of residents.
GPs to offer 300,000 patients extra support to ease winter strain on NHS
England’s NHS will provide 300,000 vulnerable patients with extra support from GPs this winter, including health checks and medication reviews, funded through a £40m initiative aimed at preventing hospital admissions.
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive the recommended three hours daily of rehabilitation therapy, according to a national audit program report.
Liver experts finally agree on what acute-on-chronic liver failure is
International liver experts have established a unified definition for acute-on-chronic liver failure, a serious condition affecting patients with underlying liver disease. The consensus aims to improve diagnosis, treatment protocols, and clinical trial development globally.
Nebraska rushed Medicaid work rules. Then a cancer patient was told he’d lost coverage
Nebraska implemented Medicaid work requirements in May, resulting in coverage losses for some beneficiaries, including a cancer patient unable to meet employment obligations due to health conditions.
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s multibillion-pound cocaine habit
Cocaine consumption in England rose 26% between 2021 and 2025, with deaths reaching record levels as aging users continue taking the drug more frequently and at higher purity levels.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Research in England found that people from minority ethnic backgrounds are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more likely to be diagnosed in emergency settings.
Most people haven’t heard of kratom. What is it, and who’s using it?
Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant made into supplements, has surged in availability and potency in recent years. Public health officials warn that concentrated compounds derived from kratom pose emerging threats, though most Americans remain unfamiliar with the products.
One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky
LifeFlight of Maine, an independent nonprofit air ambulance service, is implementing new training and support programs to address staffing challenges as demand for medical flights surges across rural areas.
New drug could be cure for common cause of high blood pressure
A new drug called baxdrostat shows promise in treating a common cause of high blood pressure, with some patients maintaining lower blood pressure for up to two years after stopping medication.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman at a UK hospital was informed of her cancer diagnosis by a hospital employee who inappropriately accessed her medical records before her official consultation with her consultant.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham has endorsed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide after meeting with untrained professionals.
His 1-year-old faced heart failure. His new book tells how to cope in a health crisis
Physician Raj Panjabi draws on his family’s experience managing his daughter’s heart failure diagnosis to outline crisis management strategies in his new book, “Safer: A Playbook.”
This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He’s now a Diana honoree
An 18-year-old in India founded Team Period at age 14 after witnessing a friend’s debilitating menstrual pain go unaddressed. He recently received the Diana Award, an international honor for young changemakers.
Lowering blood pressure after stroke or with diabetes poses challenges, in research and practice
Three studies presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions examined blood pressure management strategies in stroke patients and those with type 2 diabetes, with mixed findings on optimal treatment approaches.
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