NHS newborn test delay leaves babies severely disabled
Parents of a five-year-old with SMA blame NHS delays for his severe disability. The Mirror campaigns for a £5 heel prick test, already used in 45 nations, to prevent needless suffering.
Parents of a five-year-old with SMA blame NHS delays for his severe disability. The Mirror campaigns for a £5 heel prick test, already used in 45 nations, to prevent needless suffering.
Labour MP Amanda Hack calls for a national heart screening programme as 12 young people under 35 die suddenly each week from undiagnosed conditions. Learn about the push for preventative care.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is launching a petition to add SMA to the NHS newborn heel prick test after her twin daughters were diagnosed with the 'horrible' disease. Learn about her fight for change.
Discover practical strategies to reclaim your focus and mental wellbeing from the grip of social media in the new year. Learn how to combat digital overload.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting vows to review newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy after Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' diagnosis. A simple £5 test could prevent paralysis.
Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson campaigns for SMA1 to be added to the newborn heel prick test after her eight-month-old twins were diagnosed. Early screening can prevent severe symptoms.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting supports Jesy Nelson's campaign for better spinal muscular atrophy screening in the NHS after her twins' diagnosis. Read the full story.
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
Consultant gynaecological oncologist Miss Adeola Olaitan explains the nuanced link between HPV and cervical cancer, debunks stigma, and highlights the importance of vaccination and NHS screening.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is closely monitoring Australia's world-first law banning under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Could the UK follow suit?
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
Australians are being locked out of their social media accounts due to flawed AI moderation. Learn about the legal fight for digital rights and how to protect your account.
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Australia's Communications Minister warns LinkedIn could lose its exemption from the under-16s social media ban if it becomes a haven for bullying. The ban starts December 10.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy responds with disappointment to the UK's decision against routine prostate cancer screening. Learn why and what it means for men's health.
The UK National Screening Committee has decided against a national prostate cancer screening programme, sparking disappointment from public figures and highlighting higher risks for black men.
Sir Tony Robinson and Dermot Murnaghan lead criticism after UK committee rejects universal prostate cancer screening. Learn why and what's next for men's health.
The UK National Screening Committee is expected to reject calls for routine PSA tests for Black men and those with a family history, prioritising caution over unnecessary treatment.
Government advisors reject calls for a national prostate cancer screening programme despite evidence it cuts deaths by 13%. Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces pressure to overrule the decision.
The UK National Screening Committee is set to issue new recommendations on prostate cancer screening today. Discover how a £42m trial could transform diagnosis and save lives.
The UK National Screening Committee is set to announce its recommendation on expanding prostate cancer testing. Could a national screening programme finally become a reality?
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
A major poll reveals 90% of Brits want a national prostate cancer screening programme as the UK National Screening Committee prepares its crucial decision. Join the call to save lives.
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.