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The pediatricians who take in vaccine-skeptical parents others won’t
Some pediatricians are accepting vaccine-hesitant families while imposing guardrails, contrasting with practices that dismiss patients refusing vaccinations. This approach emerged amid federal changes to vaccine recommendations and declining vaccine confidence.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts citing reduced face-to-face medical contact rather than anti-vaccine sentiment as the primary cause.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A major review of 80 trials found nicotine e-cigarettes significantly more effective than traditional aids for smoking cessation, nearly doubling quit rates to approximately one in every 10 smokers.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study of over 132,000 people found statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when treatment begins earlier in life.
Whatever happened to … children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare?
Pakistan faces recurring outbreaks of HIV among children linked to unsafe medical practices at hospitals, including syringe reuse, despite government pledges following a similar crisis seven years ago.
Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum
Medical organizations released independent analyses confirming COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines remain safe and effective, issuing updated guidance as the Trump administration has not provided federal recommendations.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement in treating adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse within the NHS, citing inadequate trauma-informed care.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS managers warn autism and ADHD care risks descending into chaos as spending spirals and unregulated private providers proliferate amid soaring demand for services.
Can reclassifying muscle dysmorphia unlock better care for boys and men?
Muscle dysmorphia, a condition predominantly affecting males characterized by obsessive focus on building muscle, may need reclassification as an eating disorder to improve diagnosis and treatment access, according to experts.
Reduce protein to increase longevity? Nutrition experts say that’s a bad idea
Nutrition experts warn that a recent review paper proposing protein restriction for longevity lacks convincing evidence and could endanger older adults, sedentary individuals, and those taking GLP-1 medications.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
An AI receptionist called Emma is struggling to understand patients with broad Yorkshire accents at GP surgeries, frustrating some residents who abandon booking attempts, according to a local health watchdog.
Resident doctors in England call off strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors in England have called off strikes scheduled to begin Monday after the government presented a new pay offer that the BMA will submit to members for a vote.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests that current GP guidelines in England miss 95% of young women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, prompting calls for a review of referral criteria.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between ages 45 and 65 was associated with nearly 13 additional years free from dementia.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Extreme heat waves are driving a surge in emergency department visits and health complications, with falls among elderly people and dehydration-related injuries becoming increasingly common during high-temperature periods.
They grew up with disability rights. Now, they’re fighting to keep them
Siblings who grew up under disability rights protections now worry those safeguards are being challenged as the Department of Justice shifts its enforcement position on a key Supreme Court decision.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, promising women should not feel pressured into an ‘ideal birth’ experience and announcing binding national standards to address systemic failures.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers plan to cut services and reduce staff positions in 2026-27, affecting millions across England seeking care amid rising demand.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 injured in e-scooter crashes since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024.
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