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Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents
Guernsey’s Health Improvement Commission launched the Rethink Your Drink campaign, distributing scorecards to help residents track weekly alcohol consumption against medical guidelines.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
Jersey will conduct a survey of students from Year 4 to Year 12 in October, marking the first time it will ask about social media use and generative AI tools alongside traditional health and wellbeing questions.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Generation X is the only age group where alcohol consumption has increased since the pandemic, with higher rates of heavy drinking than other demographics, according to a new study.
Noah Woods data breach sees Suffolk and Essex NHS remove 10 staff
Ten NHS staff members have been removed from duty or suspended following unauthorized access to medical records of a deceased three-year-old child in Suffolk.
Social anxiety: The hidden habits that make it worse – and how you can break them
Social anxiety disorder affects up to 12% of people at some point in their lives, with more than a fifth of university students experiencing some social anxiety during their studies. Experts recommend cognitive behavioral therapy and specific strategies to manage the condition.
Top journal’s special issue on women’s health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
Science journal publishes a special issue on women’s health examining menopause, pain, and sex-dependent biological differences beyond reproduction, addressing research gaps in female health.
Lampard Inquiry considers early findings on Essex deaths
A public inquiry into over 2,000 mental health deaths in Essex is considering interim recommendations on inpatient safety, focusing on resuscitation procedures and monitoring technology.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
A million young people in England are being offered free meningitis B vaccines following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, with eligibility extending to 17 and 18-year-olds and first-year university students under 25.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A COVID inquiry has published findings on PPE shortages during the pandemic, revealing the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement while healthcare workers faced critical supply failures.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
Research reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, prompting calls for a rethink of detection and management approaches.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
A new survey finds fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers reporting access to the treatment.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth conversations with patients about preventative health measures, according to Royal College of GPs research.
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
Potent sedating medications are widely used on agitated dementia patients in long-term care facilities despite federal discouragement. A Michigan family’s dispute with a senior living community over medicating their mother highlights the difficult decisions families face.
Travel plans? Here’s what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with over 3,600 confirmed cases and two deaths as of late September, prompting health officials to advise vaccination before travel.
Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities
The Trump administration has taken steps to reverse nearly 50 years of federal policy requiring people with disabilities to live in integrated community settings rather than institutions, after a federal judge agreed to remove integration language from disability rights regulations.
A new California law bans child marriage. What’s the global outlook on the practice?
California became the 18th state to ban child marriage without exception after Governor Newsom signed legislation on September 30. The law sets 18 as the minimum marriage age and removes prior allowances for parental consent.
‘It’s a nightmare.’ Former refugee, professor on Trump’s new Medicaid policy
As of October 1, approximately 280,000 people, including refugees with disabilities, are losing Medicaid coverage due to changes in a budget bill passed by the Trump administration.
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors’ Medicare premium costs ahead of midterm elections
President Trump announces $90 payments to over 20 million seniors for Medicare premiums ahead of midterm elections, part of a broader campaign strategy involving multiple voter payment promises.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
Nutrition experts recommend adjusting dietary choices during heatwaves by incorporating water-rich foods, cooling cooking methods, and maintaining proper hydration to manage body temperature effectively.
Is sleep tracking making your sleep worse?
Sleep trackers and optimization efforts may worsen sleep quality by causing anxiety and obsession with unvalidated metrics, according to UK doctors and sleep experts.
Your partner’s snoring could be impacting your health
A partner’s snoring can significantly disrupt sleep quality, leading to fatigue, memory problems, and stress. Experts say various treatments exist, from lifestyle changes to specialized medical devices.
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