Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
A 36% increase in children as young as six attending A&E units in England for mental health crises occurred between 2019 and 2025, with some waiting over 12 hours, NHS doctors warn.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected over 90% of bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, impacting their finances and mental health, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after treatment may safely stop taking heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
‘The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this’
More than 5,600 people remain missing after catastrophic flash floods in Nepal triggered by a collapsed glacier on Aug. 26, devastating health infrastructure and displacing tens of thousands.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An international clinical trial will test an experimental Alzheimer’s drug on symptom-free people deemed at higher risk, aiming to prevent dementia development before cognitive decline appears.