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Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A new mental health treatment approach involving patients’ families and friends reduces psychiatric hospital admissions by three times, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
A pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in Jersey has launched, with officials describing it as beneficial but acknowledging more support is needed for the condition affecting up to one in eight women.
Hospitals are plotting a long-shot push to roll back $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Hospital leaders are organizing efforts to delay, roll back, or mitigate nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts from a recent tax cut law, while some Democratic lawmakers signal openness to changes.
A state gave sheriffs 20% of its opioid settlement cash. We followed the money
Louisiana directs 20% of opioid settlement payouts to sheriffs, the largest law enforcement allocation nationwide. Tracking reveals purchases of equipment and technology, sparking debate over whether funds should support treatment or enforcement.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves can cause serious health risks including heat exhaustion and heatstroke, with older adults, babies, young children, and those with chronic conditions facing heightened vulnerability.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
The UK is forecast to experience extreme heat with high UV levels this week. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and eye problems.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched a vaccine trial against H5N1 bird flu using mRNA technology, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and people over 65.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after the British Medical Association called off a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A UK Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced PPE shortages during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn of taxpayer money wasted in procurement failures, though no evidence of ministerial corruption was identified.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
Endometriosis sufferers in Chatham are calling for better support and faster diagnoses, with one woman launching a campaign for a dedicated wellbeing hub after experiencing years of dismissed symptoms.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
A US private equity firm has acquired Optum UK, which operates the electronic patient record system used by over half of English GP practices, sparking concerns about NHS data security and regulatory oversight.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system faces criticism for inadequate support and high costs, with families struggling to afford care for relatives with dementia, disabilities, and complex health needs.
5 questions parents may have after Trump’s latest vaccine move
President Trump signed an executive order Monday on childhood vaccines, though the policy makes no immediate changes to vaccine availability, insurance coverage, or school requirements.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Extreme heat during multiple heatwaves this summer is causing increased falls among elderly people and other health complications, straining NHS emergency departments and staff.
Two years after rules overhaul, have methadone clinics really changed?
Two years after federal regulations overhauled methadone clinic operations, data suggests a majority have implemented changes, though some experts question whether the cultural shift is as widespread as reported.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
WHO director general says ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments to obstruct obesity prevention measures, with 235 lawsuits filed across multiple countries between 2010 and 2025.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found that antihistamines and colchicine offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England’s government plans to establish nearly 200 community mental health centres and dedicated mental health A&Es by 2029, with hubs opening in high street locations like banks and libraries.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
A synthetic drug called spice is increasingly found in vapes marketed to children as cannabis, with research showing it can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest.
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
England’s health secretary called for the NHS to develop annual heatwave preparation plans comparable to winter planning, citing increased A&E attendance and ambulance worker strain during record temperatures.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon district hospital has suspended maternity services due to severe staffing shortages, forcing pregnant women to travel up to two hours to other hospitals for childbirth.
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