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Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and an unfair VIP contracting system criticized as a “misguided attempt at prioritisation.”
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government obesity strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
A Stanford-led study finds people aged 60 and over face dangerous heat stress at significantly lower temperatures than younger adults, posing growing global health risks as populations age.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A cognitive neuroscience professor who contributed to a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD has withdrawn her support, claiming the program was biased and misrepresented her views while promoting the condition as a myth.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
England’s NHS is offering nearly four million women free at-home HPV self-testing kits to improve cervical cancer screening uptake among those who have missed appointments.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism advocates and researchers express concern that a federal research roadmap developed by advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prioritizes unproven alternative therapies over established genetic research.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A comprehensive review of 1,744 clinical trials confirms that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly benefit people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, and bone density.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A large study found high blood levels of xylitol, a sweetener used in chewing gum and other products, were associated with increased cardiovascular risks including strokes and heart attacks.
At a federal autism advisory committee meeting, members double down on long-debunked theories
Members of a federal autism advisory committee explicitly linked vaccines to autism, a connection that has been thoroughly debunked by scientific research, during a recent meeting.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated health hub after experiencing years of delayed diagnosis and dismissive medical care.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman who underwent a decade-long IVF journey is calling for fertility and gynaecology appointments to be separated from maternity services after experiencing emotional distress during her hospital visit.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO chief says major ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments to block health policies aimed at reducing obesity, with 235 lawsuits filed between 2010 and 2025.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Elevated temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health issues, according to research from Oxford University, with physical sensations from heat mimicking anxiety symptoms.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock fails to adjust quickly after rapid travel across time zones. Light exposure, exercise, meal timing, and sleep hygiene can help mitigate symptoms, though no cure exists.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug that can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest when vaped.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for creating systemic problems in England’s transplant services, including staff burnout, last-minute cancellations, and stagnant transplant volumes over three decades.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
An NHS mobile cervical screening clinic operating as a bus is expanding across northern England, aiming to increase screening rates among women who face barriers to traditional healthcare appointments.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
The Trump administration signed an executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda last week, while health officials addressed various healthcare matters including private equity oversight and Epic’s leadership challenges.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England’s government plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029, including walk-in hubs in banks and libraries to provide crisis care closer to home.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon District Hospital suspended maternity services citing unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women in a remote region to travel over an hour to alternative hospitals in Exeter or Taunton.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, having already met the target of treating 80% of known cases, with deaths from the virus down 36% in the last decade.
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