by News Feed Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Health
UK forecasters predict high UV levels this week as extreme heat approaches. Excessive UV exposure damages skin cells and increases melanoma risk, though some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Health
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions, highlighting long diagnostic delays.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Health
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the assisted dying debate should wait until palliative and social care systems are improved, citing the need to fix foundational care infrastructure first.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Health
England’s social care system faces criticism as families struggle with inadequate support and substantial financial burdens, prompting officials to accelerate an independent review with recommendations expected by summer 2027.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Health
East London mental health trust plans £25m in cuts affecting 330 jobs and at least 10 key services, sparking concerns about longer wait times and patients being forced toward private care.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 6, 2026 | Health
Doctors successfully performed pioneering surgery on an unborn baby with gastroschisis, a birth defect where intestines develop outside the body, while the mother was 26 weeks pregnant.