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Relationship OCD convinced me I’d cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD is a distinct form of obsessive compulsive disorder involving persistent intrusive doubts about romantic relationships that cause significant distress and compulsive behaviors, affecting an estimated 1.2% of the UK population.
Twelve days nursing my father in the ‘dying room’ taught me the value of planning for death
An author reflects on her father’s 12-day unconscious decline in a hospital’s dying room, highlighting how his advance health directive guided medical decisions and the critical importance of end-of-life planning for families.
Women’s pain normalised in NHS, Cardiff health summit told
A health summit in Wales addressed how women’s pain is frequently dismissed as normal within the NHS, with speakers calling for strengthened women’s voices in healthcare design and service delivery.
Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England
Fampridine, the first drug to help multiple sclerosis patients walk, is now available on the NHS in England. Up to 5,000 people annually could benefit from the signal-boosting medication.
Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections
Children in England’s poorest areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections than those in wealthier regions, with air pollution identified as a significant contributing factor.
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women
Medical professionals report a concerning rise in shingles cases among millennials, particularly women in their 30s and 40s, driven by stress, lifestyle factors, and weakened immunity rather than age-related causes.
England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite reaching record longevity levels, with northern regions experiencing little improvement over the past decade due to higher rates of disease and deprivation.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have called off strikes scheduled to begin Monday after the government made a new offer, which the British Medical Association will put to members for a vote.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
English pharmacies are now offering free meningitis B vaccines to eligible teenagers and students following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced PPE shortages during the pandemic, with nearly £10bn of government spending wasted on procurement, though it found no evidence of ministerial corruption.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
A randomized controlled trial from Oxford University found that salsa dancing reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young adults over an eight-week period compared to a control group.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
Endometriosis causes severe health complications that force many women to leave work, with one in six affected women leaving employment due to the condition, according to ongoing workplace inquiry evidence.
Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says
Restoring the UK’s population health to 2014 levels could increase GDP by 2% and generate a £72bn public finances boost, according to Health Foundation research.
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
A UK humanitarian worker has been medically evacuated to a London hospital for monitoring after potential exposure to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though the individual shows no symptoms.
NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter after Nottingham attacks
Police are investigating an NHS trust for corporate manslaughter following fatal 2023 Nottingham attacks committed by a psychiatric patient who had been treated there multiple times.
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
UK fire services have recorded a 78% increase in fires involving hoarding since 2020, with thousands of homes flagged as high-risk. Support groups and housing providers are now addressing the condition with empathy rather than enforcement.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis faced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her experience reflects broader concerns about medical gaslighting in the NHS.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a concerning rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s, largely linked to increasing obesity levels since the Covid pandemic, according to Imperial College London researchers.
More than 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales due to ‘defibrillator deserts’
Research shows over 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators, with 35 million lacking recommended access, raising concerns about cardiac arrest survival rates.
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
Major ultra-processed food companies have filed 235 lawsuits challenging government health policies worldwide, with tactics mirroring tobacco industry strategies to delay regulations and obstruct public health measures.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it
Climate anxiety has intensified during recent heatwaves, with mental health professionals noting increased cases of distress as people worry about extreme heat affecting themselves and their families.
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
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