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Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has endorsed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of parent-carer Matilda Davis, who died by suicide after a social work visit.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety – here’s how to recognise the signs
A 25-year-old woman who visited hospital multiple times weekly convinced she was dying was eventually diagnosed with health anxiety and health-related OCD, discovering her symptoms had no medical basis.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A new parliamentary inquiry finds that nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition, with many forced to leave their jobs entirely despite workplace protections remaining limited.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey reported a significant rise in wellbeing support demand over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions increasing 138%.
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
U.S. overdose deaths declined 27% in 2024 with preliminary data showing further drops in 2025, though experts attribute the decrease to multiple factors beyond any single administration’s policies.
AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban
AI bots submitted approximately 76% of responses to a 2023 UK government consultation on a disposable vapes ban, marking the first documented large-scale automated interference in health policy consultation in the country.
Pip payment denied for terminally ill mum with cancer
A 56-year-old woman with terminal tongue cancer was denied Personal Independence Payment despite requiring assistance with eating, mobility, and personal care tasks. She received zero points across all assessment categories.
Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
An inquest jury concluded a five-month-old girl who died from bacterial meningitis in November 2023 might have been saved if doctors had tested her sooner instead of focusing on her positive coronavirus diagnosis.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers have identified a new depression subtype called “circadian depression” linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, affecting nearly a quarter of severe depression cases studied.
Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
Research indicates that losing 5% of body weight in middle age can reduce inflammation and lower stroke risk, potentially restoring cardiovascular health to levels comparable to those who maintained healthy weight throughout life.
Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
The government plans to restrict high-risk cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials to trained professionals starting in 2027, banning them for under-18s and imposing fines up to £4,000 on rogue providers.
Women hope yearly health checks will improve PMOS diagnosis and care
The NHS has renamed PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and recommended annual health checks to improve diagnosis and care for the millions of women affected by the condition.
A possible treatment for brain-eating amoebas, found in the sea
Researchers have identified a compound derived from marine bacteria that shows promise in killing the parasitic brain-eating amoeba N. Fowleri faster than current treatments.
MS patient left in ‘horrific’ pain amid UK wide medicine shortage
A UK-wide shortage of Nabilone, a medication used to manage multiple sclerosis symptoms, has left patients unable to access their prescriptions, with supplies not expected until December.
Are you an organ donor? Here are some rule changes you may want to know
The U.S. organ transplant system is relaxing a firewall between transplant teams and hospital staff to boost donations and reduce errors, though critics worry it may endanger patient care.
Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has reversed plans to abolish Healthwatch England, the NHS’s independent patient advocate organization, following criticism from lawmakers across political parties.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Surgeons warn of rising complications from affordable eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients reporting serious issues including inability to close eyes and infected wounds requiring NHS treatment.
Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras in England’s mental health wards, say bereaved families
Bereaved families are calling for a ban on Oxevision infrared cameras used in mental health wards, citing patient deaths and arguing the technology is intrusive and ineffective.
Woman’s Hour – Melania Trump’s diplomacy, Philippa Gregory’s The Royal Witch, Back to Black at 20, Iron deficiency – BBC Sounds
Melania Trump reportedly helped broker a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, allowing humanitarian aid into Oleshky and enabling civilian evacuation. The agreement came into effect on the date of broadcast.
A third of deaths of ex-prisoners in Wales drug related – report
A report finds that more than a third of deaths among former prisoners on probation in Wales were drug-related, significantly higher than the combined England and Wales rate of just over one-fifth.
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. has announced promising results from its Phase IIb/III clinical trial of blarcamesine (ANAVEX®2-73), an oral Alzheimer's disease medication, at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference. The study demonstrated that...