by News Feed Editor | Oct 6, 2026 | Health
Doctors report that pressure to meet appointment quotas in Wales is constraining time available for thorough gynaecological cancer checks, potentially affecting early detection and screening participation.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 6, 2026 | Health
Frome Birth Talk charity, which provided counselling to over 155 mothers this year, faces potential closure of its waiting list without £10,000 in funding by Sunday.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 6, 2026 | Health
Ten NHS mental health trusts have been referred to regulators over improper consent procedures when using camera monitoring technology in patient bedrooms, according to the Lampard Inquiry.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 6, 2026 | Health
A Johns Hopkins study found pulse oximeters at the hospital shifted from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen levels over five years, with worse inaccuracies in patients of color.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 6, 2026 | Health
More than one million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping, according to 2025 data, while overall smoking rates continue declining to 4.9 million people.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 5, 2026 | Health
Heatwaves affect the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, potentially triggering heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Older people, babies, young children, and those with certain medical conditions face elevated health risks.