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Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, promising women should not feel pressured into an ‘ideal birth’ experience and announcing binding national standards to address systemic failures.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers plan to cut services and reduce staff positions in 2026-27, affecting millions across England seeking care amid rising demand.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 injured in e-scooter crashes since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during recent heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff, according to NHS data.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children in London whose lung growth had been stunted by air pollution showed significant recovery after an ultra low emission zone was introduced in 2019, a study of over 3,400 primary school children found.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Hospital workers nationwide are striking over rising workplace violence, citing inadequate staffing and training. Healthcare workers face seven times higher injury rates from violent incidents than the general population.
A real-world study of Oregon’s nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
A study of nearly 350 people who used psilocybin at Oregon’s state-licensed centers found most described their experience as beneficial, with more than half ranking it among the most meaningful of their lives, while adverse reactions remained rare.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
The UK Health Security Agency declared a national salmonella outbreak after one death and hundreds fell ill, with imported eggs identified as the leading suspect for the contamination.
Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States by concealing federal records related to coronavirus research.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched in response to concerns about meningitis B infections in the UK.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 union members supporting the measure amid complaints of significant wage erosion since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that nearly £10 billion in taxpayer money was wasted on PPE procurement, while NHS staff faced inadequate protection due to poor planning and an undersupplied emergency stockpile.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has risen from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research indicates older adults face dangerous health effects from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood, with implications for millions as global temperatures rise.
Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC
Scientists deployed Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 70,000 doses released to combat an expanding outbreak.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found nearly £10 billion in wasted taxpayer money on PPE procurement, with the country entering the pandemic with expired stockpiles and inadequate supplies for healthcare workers.
NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
The NHS must prepare for annual summer heat crises with the same intensity as winter pressures, UK health secretary Yvette Cooper warned, as extreme heatwaves become routine due to climate change.
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer – here’s how
Actress Lucy Davis reveals she has incurable breast cancer that has spread to her bones. She emphasizes that the initial sign was a tiny hard spot rather than a traditional lump.
Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye experts warn of potential vision damage from eclipse viewing, with symptoms including blurred vision, dark spots, and light sensitivity. Around 70 people suffered damage after the 1999 UK eclipse.
Doctor says inadequate abortion cares sees women from Wales travel to London
A Welsh obstetrician reports treating women from Wales seeking surgical abortions at a London clinic every other week, raising concerns about those unable to travel facing forced continuation of pregnancies.
Erin survived cancer aged 21 – now it’s a race against time for a chance of a baby
A 23-year-old Scottish woman who survived cancer is campaigning for expanded NHS egg preservation services after facing an £8,000 bill for post-treatment fertility procedures.
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