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Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says
Thousands of children in England face record NHS waiting times, with 80,000 young people waiting over a year for community health appointments, according to a Care Quality Commission report.
Manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues, say UK experts
UK experts argue the manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as a public health issue requiring coordinated government response, similar to tobacco and obesity prevention efforts.
Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
The UK health secretary has reversed plans to abolish Healthwatch England, the independent NHS patient advocate body, following widespread parliamentary opposition across multiple political parties.
A lot of Floridians lost their healthcare this year. Now, they’re heading to the polls
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians lost health insurance coverage this year following the expiration of pandemic-era ACA subsidies, with healthcare access becoming a central issue in competitive congressional races ahead of the general election.
World’s largest early warning system for severe child illness to launch in NHS A&Es across England
The NHS is rolling out a paediatric early warning system across A&E departments in England this winter, enabling staff to quickly identify when children are deteriorating through vital sign assessments.
Beware ‘sun, sea and surgery’ cosmetic tourism packages, experts advise
Health experts warn that cosmetic surgery abroad carries significant risks including infections, disfigurement, and death, with complications often extending beyond the operating table.
Cancer diagnoses in England hit record high of more than 1,000 people a day
Cancer diagnoses in England reached a record high of more than 1,000 people daily in 2024, with more than 373,000 cases recorded, though experts warn the NHS is still missing treatment timescale targets.
Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
An inquest jury determined that a five-month-old girl who died from meningitis in November 2023 might have survived had doctors tested her sooner instead of attributing her symptoms to Covid.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more frequently diagnosed in emergency settings, new analysis shows.
Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales
Cocaine has overtaken heroin as the leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales, linked to over one in five drug poisoning deaths in 2025, while ketamine deaths nearly doubled.
The NHS is relying more on charities – and that might be creating problems for patients
The NHS increasingly relies on charities to deliver frontline health services, raising questions about equity and whether this signals a system under strain or a positive public engagement model.
US-funded vaccine trial on babies cancelled in Guinea-Bissau after uproar
A US-funded trial to test hepatitis B vaccines on newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled following widespread criticism that the study was unethical and would have withheld a recommended vaccine from half of participants.
Midwives’ union warns over maternity unit plans in Norfolk
Norfolk’s Royal College of Midwives expresses concern over potential closure of two maternity units, warning that consolidating services could force women to travel unacceptable distances during labor.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman received her cancer diagnosis from a hospital worker who improperly accessed her medical records, rather than from her consultant, prompting an apology from the NHS trust.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide after meeting professionals untrained in suicide prevention.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
A cancer charity in Jersey reported that demand for wellbeing support has grown significantly over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions increasing substantially.
How one family gave a critical boost to gene therapy research
A family’s fundraising effort helped enable gene therapy research for a rare childhood disease, leading to FDA approval of a new treatment called Fayuvi in September.
It’s ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
ACA open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins November 1, with shoppers facing premium increases, stricter identity checks, and new restrictions on immigrant subsidies.
Top health takeaways from the midterm elections
Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections, with victories in deep red states. Candidates running on health-focused agendas and science credentials saw strong results, signaling a rebuke of Republican health reform proposals.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
The UK government has committed to reforming the vaccine injury compensation scheme following recommendations from the Covid Inquiry, though campaigners seek clearer action timelines.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers identified a new depression subtype called “circadian depression,” linked to body clock disruptions and affecting nearly a quarter of study participants, which shows poor response to standard antidepressants.
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