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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching following increased concern about meningitis B infections, with officials saying it will protect those at highest immediate risk.
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A mother in Greater Manchester describes a five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an official autism diagnosis for her 14-year-old daughter, during which the teenager’s mental health deteriorated significantly.
NHS boss says staff suspected of snooping on patients’ records should be suspended immediately
The head of NHS England has called for immediate suspension of staff suspected of accessing patient records without clinical justification, citing growing concerns about privacy breaches across health trusts.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Drones could reduce response times for defibrillators during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a research study analyzing events in the Greater Paris area.
Why this island paradise has the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic
Fiji faces the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with cases rising 12-fold since 2010 and the government declaring a national emergency in mid-September. The crisis is fueled by concurrent crystal meth addiction and risky practices like needle-sharing and low condom use.
Researchers slow neurodegeneration in mice by barring T cells from the brain
Researchers found that blocking immune cells from entering the brain reduced neurodegeneration in mice with Alzheimer’s-like conditions, with brain tissue loss 40% less in treated animals.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government’s vaccine injury compensation scheme has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, prompting calls for urgent reform.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows ADHD and autism-related disability benefit claims are rising fastest in affluent English areas, a shift attributed to faster access to private diagnoses among wealthier families.
Children as young as 13 being referred to UK hospital suffering from ‘ketamine bladder’
Children as young as 13 in the UK are being referred to a specialist clinic for ketamine bladder, a severe condition damaging the urinary system linked to sustained drug use.
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.
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