by News Feed Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Health
Nearly 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, eliminating the need for GP appointments.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Health
Social media posts about the “luteal uglies” describe appearance and mood changes during the menstrual cycle’s second half. Health experts confirm hormonal shifts cause real physical and emotional effects that significantly impact daily functioning.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Health
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend allowing compounding pharmacies to produce seven peptide therapies, though their regulatory status remains uncertain pending formal agency review and rulemaking.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Health
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews between 2021 and 2025, costing nearly £188,000 total, examining pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology departments.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Health
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Health
A study warns that NHS screening criteria for breast cancer in women under 50 miss up to 95% of those at higher risk, focusing only on inherited genes rather than lifestyle factors.