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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.
Kenya reports second Ebola case
Kenya confirmed a second Ebola case, a 39-year-old man related to the country’s first patient. A WHO official stated there is no evidence of an outbreak despite the two cases.
Fifteen NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Valdo Calocane victims
Fifteen NHS staff members have been dismissed for illegally accessing medical records of victims from a 2023 Nottingham attack that killed three people.
Northern Ireland health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay
Northern Ireland hospital doctors plan strikes next month over a delayed 3.5% pay uplift they cannot receive without a Stormont budget, with nurses considering similar action.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
An Australian wellness influencer with millions of followers is promoting dangerous medical advice at UK conferences, recommending patients avoid doctors and antibiotics while suggesting unproven treatments for serious conditions.
Urgent plan needed to end ‘corridor care’ for children, health secretary says
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced urgent plans to eliminate “corridor care” for children in NHS hospitals, following pressure from health groups and the case of a two-year-old who died after spending hours in an A&E corridor.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to a million young people following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that caused 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The government’s vaccine damage compensation scheme has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, prompting calls for reform.
NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?
A major NHS review finds mental health and neurodiversity services face an unsustainable crisis, with growing levels of distress requiring a fundamental overhaul of how diagnoses and support are delivered.
‘Terminal prostate cancer has taught me one lesson I want to pass on’
A 65-year-old man with terminal prostate cancer reflects on his life, revealing that untreated childhood trauma shaped decades of anxiety before he sought help through therapy.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons report rising complications from budget blepharoplasty procedures performed abroad, with patients experiencing inadequate aftercare and requiring NHS intervention.
Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research finds
Early onset cancer diagnoses have risen sharply among people under 50 in England, the US, and the Netherlands, with prostate cancer cases quadrupling in England since 2001, prompting health officials to warn of concerning trends.
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, cardiovascular disease, and anxiety decades later.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
An official English government review found risks of over-diagnosis in ADHD and autism, citing diagnostic rate increases over 25 years and calling for tougher regulation of private assessment firms.
No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
A major mental health review concludes that today’s youth face genuine and increasing mental health challenges driven by real social and cultural pressures, rejecting claims of overdiagnosis or a “snowflake generation.”
Childhood cancer symptoms – what to look out for
Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in UK children under 15, with about 1,900 diagnosed yearly. Nearly 70% of parents report lacking confidence in recognizing symptoms.
Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’
A Cambridge and University of East Anglia study finds women with autoimmune conditions are up to 74% more likely than men to be told their symptoms are psychological, and face longer diagnostic delays.
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