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Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
A major review of autism, ADHD and mental health concludes there is risk of over-diagnosis for autism and ADHD but not mental health conditions, while calling for improved NHS support and waiting times.
NI health: Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland will conduct two separate 24-hour strikes in November over pay disputes, with resident doctors striking on 20 November and consultants and specialist doctors on 23 November.
Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections
A pioneering same-day genetic test has been used to detect hidden and drug-resistant infections among critically ill children at a London hospital, with results now published in medical literature.
Cumbrian charity fears closure could leave mums suicidal
A Cumbrian mental health charity supporting mothers fears closure will leave vulnerable women without in-person support for postpartum mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin therapy.
Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds
A major global study of over 6 million people from 118 countries found women report experiencing more pain than men across all measured bodily sites, contributing to ongoing concerns about the gender pain gap.
‘Ominous signs’ of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
England’s NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment rose for the second consecutive month to 7.37 million treatments, prompting warnings of mounting winter pressures.
Former FDA officials blast DOGE as ‘one of the biggest disasters in American history’
Three former FDA commissioners criticized the Trump administration’s personnel changes at the agency, warning that rebuilding institutional capacity will require significant time and workforce stabilization efforts.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
NHS England issued new guidance requiring trans patients to use hospital wards and facilities based on biological sex rather than gender identity, marking a shift from previous policy.
Is women’s health content being ‘shadowbanned’?
Women’s health creators and businesses report their content is being removed, filtered, or suppressed on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, affecting access to health information.
Stratford teen’s death inspires mum’s drive for earlier rare cancer diagnosis
A Stratford teenager died from angiosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer, after delayed diagnosis. Her mother is now supporting a campaign to improve early recognition of sarcomas in young people.
Ebbw Vale secondary school criticised for toilets chaperone policy
A Welsh secondary school’s policy of escorting some pupils to toilets has drawn criticism from a campaigner who warns it may discourage students from seeking help for periods and other health issues.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness.
Mum blamed for baby’s death at Telford hospital calls for change in NHS
After their daughter died at an NHS hospital and staff blamed the mother, a couple is now working with the trust to promote compassionate care principles throughout the health service.
Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds
A UK study found that major events including Brexit, Covid lockdowns, and Liz Truss’s mini-budget triggered lasting declines in population mental health, with impacts persisting years after each shock.
Second UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure
The Royal College of Pharmacy has ended its sponsorship deal with Israeli drug firm Teva UK following pressure from pro-Palestine activists, marking the second major UK health body to cut ties with the company.
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Demand for shingles vaccines is surging in Britain, driven partly by people hoping it may reduce dementia risk. Studies suggest the vaccine could lower dementia risk by up to 20%, particularly in women.
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
Flu cases in England are running higher than usual during September, with experts recommending vaccination as the primary preventive measure, particularly for high-risk groups.
Merck and Moderna have ‘lot of exploring to do’ after initial cancer vaccine success
Merck and Moderna announced their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly delayed recurrence and metastatic disease in melanoma patients, with regulators preparing to review it for approval.
Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
Gene therapy based on optogenetics has been shown to partially restore sight in blind individuals, with researchers reporting safety and effectiveness in a trial of ten patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa.
Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK
UK surgeons performed the first testicular tissue transplant on a 19-year-old, offering potential fertility preservation for boys rendered infertile by chemotherapy treatment.
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