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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.
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
Over 150 clinicians have warned that excessive screen time in English schools may harm children’s physical and developmental health, citing rising rates of short-sightedness and other eye concerns.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
The UK government has committed to reforming the vaccine compensation scheme following criticism from the Covid Inquiry, though campaigners seek clearer action timelines and commitments.
Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked now vape, with numbers rising year-on-year, according to recent statistics. Experts debate whether this represents harm reduction or creates new nicotine addiction among those who would not have smoked otherwise.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
A major review of autism, ADHD and mental health concludes there is risk of over-diagnosis for autism and ADHD but not mental health conditions, while calling for improved NHS support and waiting times.
NI health: Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland will conduct two separate 24-hour strikes in November over pay disputes, with resident doctors striking on 20 November and consultants and specialist doctors on 23 November.
Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections
A pioneering same-day genetic test has been used to detect hidden and drug-resistant infections among critically ill children at a London hospital, with results now published in medical literature.
Cumbrian charity fears closure could leave mums suicidal
A Cumbrian mental health charity supporting mothers fears closure will leave vulnerable women without in-person support for postpartum mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin therapy.
Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds
A major global study of over 6 million people from 118 countries found women report experiencing more pain than men across all measured bodily sites, contributing to ongoing concerns about the gender pain gap.
‘Ominous signs’ of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
England’s NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment rose for the second consecutive month to 7.37 million treatments, prompting warnings of mounting winter pressures.
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