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‘Early deaths are not inevitable’: report reveals why adults with severe mental illness die younger
Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years younger than the general population, with analysis revealing they are significantly more likely to die from preventable physical health conditions.
The agony of life with chronic body odour: ‘I swear I’ve tried every deodorant’
Chronic body odour, or bromhidrosis, affects individuals for years despite hygiene efforts, caused by bacterial imbalance or health issues rather than poor personal care practices.
Martha’s Rule rolled out across all A&E departments in England
The NHS is expanding Martha’s Rule to all emergency departments in England, allowing patients and families to request urgent care reviews if they believe a patient’s condition is deteriorating and not being properly addressed.
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Experts’ sleep tips for freshers
University experts recommend maintaining consistent wake times, avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol, and taking evening walks to improve sleep quality during the demanding freshman period.
Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage
Children as young as 13 are experiencing bladder damage from ketamine use, with an NHS clinic reporting over 100 referrals since opening. Doctors warn the drug can cause severe complications including incontinence and kidney failure.
Why growing older LGBTQ+ community in Britain fears losing identity
Britain’s aging LGBTQ+ community faces poorer health, financial strain, and social isolation, prompting specialized housing schemes like Manchester’s Kindred House to provide affirming care environments.
UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
UK researchers developed a non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid samples to help identify womb cancer in women experiencing postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing need for invasive procedures.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons warn of mounting complications from cheap blepharoplasty procedures performed abroad, with patients reporting open wounds, vision problems, and inadequate aftercare placing burden on the NHS.
‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say
An NHS policy accelerating the removal of inactive patients from GP lists has disproportionately affected deprived areas, with analysis showing nearly 30% of national patient list declines occurring in the most disadvantaged practices.
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
Luna Wong, a 16-year-old international student from Hong Kong, died by suicide in July 2023 while studying at a UK boarding school, raising questions about safeguarding for vulnerable international students.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
A survey of Jersey children and young people will include questions about social media and generative AI use for the first time when it runs in October.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Alcohol consumption in the U.S. decreased overall between 2022 and 2024, but adults aged 50-64 (roughly Gen X) were the only age group showing increased drinking, including higher rates of heavy drinking.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
Experts recommend adjusting diet during heatwaves by choosing water-rich foods, lighter proteins, and efficient cooking methods while maintaining proper hydration through food and fluids.
Your partner’s snoring could be impacting your health
A partner’s snoring can disrupt sleep quality, affecting focus, memory, stress levels, and emotional regulation. About 75% of people sleeping next to snorers report sleep disruption, with various treatment options available.
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily during NHS cancer care
Twenty women had unnecessary breast removals at an NHS trust in north-east England during cancer treatment, with hundreds of patients overall found to have suffered harm at the facility.
Senate finance committee backs Chris Klomp, advancing him to full Senate vote
The Senate Finance Committee approved Chris Klomp’s nomination to be deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, advancing him to a full Senate vote.
‘A tumour the size of a football saved my life’
A woman diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer, one of the UK’s rarest cancers, urges others not to dismiss their symptoms and to trust their instincts about their health.
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
The Trump administration is canceling nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending using a contested power, targeting immigrant services and diversity initiatives while citing decreased border crossings.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Research suggests drones could reduce response times for delivering defibrillators to people experiencing cardiac arrests outside hospitals, potentially improving survival rates in areas with limited access to the devices.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted to support strike action over pay disputes, with 95% of 104 participating members backing industrial action amid concerns about income erosion since 2008.
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Why Personal Appearance Is a Booming Global Market
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Dangerous Roads in California
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
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