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What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, posing serious risks to older people, young children, and those with certain health conditions.
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.
Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents
A Guernsey charity launched a campaign distributing scorecards to help residents track weekly alcohol consumption against health guidelines.
Seated exercises improving physical and mental wellbeing
A community exercise program offering seated classes and laughing yoga across Jersey has been shortlisted for a BBC award, with participants reporting improved physical and mental wellbeing.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
A survey of Jersey schoolchildren will include questions about social media and artificial intelligence for the first time, running in October across Years 4 to 12.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Generation X is the only age group increasing alcohol consumption, with heavy drinking rising from 5.6% in 2018 to 7.7% in 2024, while younger Americans significantly reduce their intake.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
A comprehensive NHS-style social care system for England could require decades to implement, according to economist Sir Andrew Dilnot, who warns the proposed reforms face significant obstacles.
Social anxiety: The hidden habits that make it worse – and how you can break them
Social anxiety disorder affects up to 12% of people at some point in their lives, with university students particularly vulnerable. Experts recommend cognitive behavioral therapy and gradual behavioral changes to manage the condition.
As CDC redesigns annual health survey, it removes questions about disabilities
The CDC’s proposed redesign of its annual health survey would remove questions about disabilities, potentially undercounting Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities despite them facing higher rates of chronic disease.
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 with postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons report rising complications from cheap eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients experiencing serious problems including inability to close eyes and reopened wounds.
‘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 doctors reporting vulnerable patients losing healthcare access and practices facing significant income losses.
‘A tumour the size of a football saved my life’
A Coventry woman diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer, one of the UK’s rarest cancer forms, urges others not to dismiss concerning symptoms and to trust their instincts about their health.
Watchdog criticises Norfolk Police’s handling before man’s death
A police watchdog criticized Norfolk Police for advising a family to contact a locksmith instead of referring them to mental health services when they raised concerns about their son, who was found dead the next day.
Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A UK trial is testing a new pain management program for endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting millions of women, combining medication, physiotherapy, and psychological support.
Menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year ‘no better than cheap multivitamin’
Consumer watchdog Which? found menopause supplements costing over £400 yearly offer no advantage over inexpensive multivitamins, lacking proper nutrient doses for menopausal symptoms.
Kratom and 7-OH should be regulated, experts agree. They’re split on how
Experts agree kratom and its derivative 7-OH need regulation, but disagree on approach—from DEA scheduling to state marketplace oversight—as use of these pain-relief products surges.
What’s behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care ‘may’ radicalize
The HHS released an unreviewed report suggesting gender-affirming care may radicalize supporters toward political violence, drawing criticism from experts who question its methods and scientific legitimacy.
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.
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