by News Feed Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Health
Researchers warn that social media promotion of Alzheimer’s blood tests may cause unnecessary anxiety in healthy people, as biological markers do not guarantee dementia development.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Health
Around 1,000 women annually with advanced HER2-low breast cancer in England will gain NHS access to Enhertu, a drug that clinical trials showed extended median progression-free survival to 9.9 months versus 5.1 months with standard chemotherapy.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Health
The NHS is expanding Martha’s Rule to all emergency departments in England, enabling patients and families to request urgent care reviews if concerned about deteriorating conditions. The rollout should complete by March 2028.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Health
UK hospitals are treating children as young as 13 for ketamine bladder, a severe condition causing bladder damage and incontinence linked to ketamine addiction.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Health
The Justice Department has reached settlement agreements with NYU Langone and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center requiring both hospitals to halt gender-affirming care services, including puberty blockers and hormones, for minors.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 23, 2026 | Health
England’s older LGBTQ+ community faces poorer health, social isolation, and fears of discrimination when accessing care, prompting specialized housing initiatives like Manchester’s Kindred House.