Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government
UK health advisers recommend offering meningitis B vaccine to all teenagers on the NHS following several fatal outbreaks across the country in recent months.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Night shift work disrupts the body’s internal clock, leading to sleep deprivation linked to dementia, heart disease, and cancer. Researchers are investigating whether biphasic sleep patterns may help mitigate these health risks.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
Over 1,600 midwives under 35 left the NHS in 2025-26, more than half of all resignations, as burnout and staffing pressures drive early-career departures from maternity services.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions in the Medway area.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A teenager in Australia died from tick-induced mammalian meat allergy after eating a beef sausage, marking the first known death from the condition. Scientists warn the allergy, though preventable, can be unexpectedly triggered and pose serious health risks.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with a 3% rise in risk for every 11.5dB increase in noise levels.