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Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
Psychologist Marisa Franco discusses how revisiting difficult memories through a technique called memory reconsolidation may help boost self-esteem and self-worth.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals employ only 955 full-time equivalent health play professionals to support 21 million child admissions annually, falling far below recommended staffing levels, according to a charity analysis.
Why is trust in science important?
Public trust in science and health institutions has declined due to disinformation and institutional misconduct. A news organization has hired a dedicated reporter to investigate the causes of scientific distrust and potential solutions.
Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial involving over 250 families tests sensor technology and smart devices to help dementia patients safely remain at home while monitoring their health and daily activities.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
A mental health review head says young people face real challenges with anxiety and depression, dismissing claims they are a “snowflake generation” struggling with economic uncertainty and social media pressures.
Addiction clinics see rising cases of kratom and 7-OH withdrawal
Addiction clinics across the U.S. are reporting a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment for dependence on kratom products and their derivatives, particularly concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves stress the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing heart workload, with older people, babies, and young children facing greater health risks during extreme heat periods.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-time university students under 25, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai discovered she was a victim-survivor of female genital mutilation after moving to England, leading her to seek specialized medical care and support through Birmingham Women’s Hospital’s FGM clinic.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Around 400 million people live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Austria, and France have introduced such laws since 2015, with approaches varying significantly by jurisdiction.
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 rising meningitis B infections, with free vaccines offered to Year 13 pupils and first-year university students.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
Redditch powerlifter wins world silver despite endometriosis pain
An 18-year-old powerlifter from Redditch won multiple medals at the World Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships despite endometriosis pain flaring up before competition.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed a diagnosis of polycythaemia vera, a rare incurable blood cancer affecting approximately 8,000 people in the UK that carries risks of blood clots and strokes.
As diseases loom, CDC’s response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency’s reliability
The CDC’s handling of two measles deaths in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns among public health experts about the agency’s reliability and independence from political pressure amid a worsening measles resurgence.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have not attended appointments.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
One in five Black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit within three years, citing racism, exclusion and career obstacles, according to a survey by the NHS Alliance.
Exercise — and echocardiograms — in space protected astronauts’ hearts in study
A new study of 13 astronauts shows that exercise during six months in space protected their hearts from structural changes caused by microgravity, with cardiac function returning to normal after return to Earth.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 ballot participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first human trials of a vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, eight weeks after the public health emergency was declared on 17 May.
Doctors’ AI scribes get names of drugs and diagnoses wrong, NHS watchdog warns
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing patient consultations frequently misidentify drug names and diagnoses, potentially affecting medical records and patient care.
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