NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents
A Guernsey charity launched a campaign distributing scorecards to help residents track weekly alcohol consumption against health guidelines.
Seated exercises improving physical and mental wellbeing
A community exercise program offering seated classes and laughing yoga across Jersey has been shortlisted for a BBC award, with participants reporting improved physical and mental wellbeing.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
A survey of Jersey schoolchildren will include questions about social media and artificial intelligence for the first time, running in October across Years 4 to 12.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Generation X is the only age group increasing alcohol consumption, with heavy drinking rising from 5.6% in 2018 to 7.7% in 2024, while younger Americans significantly reduce their intake.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
A comprehensive NHS-style social care system for England could require decades to implement, according to economist Sir Andrew Dilnot, who warns the proposed reforms face significant obstacles.