New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Research from Oxford University indicates that hot weather and high temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health problems, with some individuals experiencing heightened panic and isolation during heat events.
A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
A new vaccine candidate called WRSs2 showed 89% effectiveness at preventing shigellosis, a leading bacterial cause of diarrheal deaths that kills over 1 million people annually, primarily children under age 5.
A third clinic settles with DOJ over trans care
A third hospital has settled with the Justice Department over gender-affirming care for transgender youth, agreeing to cease providing such care and establish a compensation fund for previously treated patients.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff this year amid financial pressures, raising concerns about access to care for millions of patients.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s adult obesity rate has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government strategies over three decades.