GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
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NHS gender clinic review finds 15-year waits, no outcomes data
A damning NHS review reveals adult gender clinics in England have no outcomes data, making safety impossible to judge. Waiting times could hit 15 years. Read the full report.
Irish marriage annulled over undisclosed gender transition
A judge in Ireland has voided a marriage, ruling the husband's consent was invalid as he was unaware his spouse intended to transition. Discover the legal precedent and its UK implications.
Genome Sequencing Speeds Up Rare Disease Diagnosis in Kids
A breakthrough NHS study reveals whole-genome sequencing provides diagnoses for rare genetic conditions two years earlier, offering families crucial answers and access to care. Read the inspiring story of three-year-old Nathaniel.
Genome sequencing helps diagnose rare child condition earlier
A breakthrough NHS study reveals whole genome sequencing is diagnosing rare genetic conditions in children two years sooner, transforming care for families like Nathaniel's in London.
Genome testing transforms diagnosis for rare child conditions
A landmark NHS study reveals whole genome sequencing is diagnosing rare genetic conditions in children two years earlier, transforming care for families like three-year-old Nathaniel's.
UK and US agree zero tariff deal on medicines
The UK and US have agreed a three-year deal to maintain 0% import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, aiming to secure NHS access to cutting-edge treatments and boost investment. Read the full details.
NHS puberty blocker trial questions children on identity
A new £10.7m NHS clinical trial will ask participants as young as 12 if they identify as 'two spirit', amid criticism from gender-critical health practitioners. Read the full details.
Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Hunter Syndrome in UK
A groundbreaking gene therapy developed in Manchester offers new hope for children with Hunter syndrome. Three-year-old Oliver Chu shows remarkable progress nine months after treatment.
NHS puberty blocker trial for children approved
Controversial NHS trial will study effects of puberty blockers on children's brains. Professor Emily Simonoff says she's 'very proud' to lead landmark research amid legal threats.
Hundreds of under-10s referred to gender services
Exclusive NHS data shows nearly 600 children aged nine and under have been referred to gender identity services, with medical professionals raising serious concerns about the implications for vulnerable young people.
STEM careers still perceived as 'boys' clubs'
New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.
UK approves nasal spray for deadly allergic reactions
Britain's medical regulator greenlights a groundbreaking nasal spray that could prevent anaphylactic shock, offering new hope for those with severe allergies.
NHS Ibuprofen Warning: Hidden Health Risks Revealed
Medical experts reveal surprising risks associated with common painkillers and which vulnerable groups should avoid them completely.
Elderly face 'corridor medicine' in NHS crisis
Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
Alan Kilburn: Pharmacy Visionary Who Revolutionised Medicine
Celebrating the extraordinary life of pharmacist Alan Kilburn, whose pioneering work revolutionised medicine dispensing and championed patient care across the UK.
UK patients face treatment delays in pharma pricing crisis
A bitter pricing dispute between the UK government and pharmaceutical companies threatens to delay vital new medicines for NHS patients, with industry leaders warning of an escalating crisis.
NHS Boss Faces Probe Over Trans Colleague Changing Room Row
An NHS manager faces investigation after a large-bodied transgender colleague allegedly made female staff feel uncomfortable in a shared changing facility, raising questions about workplace policies and women's safety.
Doctors found insects crawling in woman's ears after drug misdiagnosis
A woman's mysterious head symptoms were misdiagnosed as drug withdrawal until doctors discovered the horrifying reality - live insects nesting in both ears. This medical nightmare reveals crucial warning signs everyone should know.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
BBC under fire over biological males in women's toilets policy
The BBC is embroiled in controversy as internal documents reveal staff concerns about home working guidelines permitting biological males to use female facilities, despite Supreme Court gender rulings.
New blood test detects baby infections in hours
Revolutionary new testing method can rapidly detect dangerous bacterial infections in newborns, potentially saving countless infant lives across the UK.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
NHS patients denied vital medications in supply crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.
Pharmacy Deserts: UK's Medicine Access Crisis
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK communities becoming 'pharmacy deserts' as hundreds of chemists close, leaving vulnerable patients struggling to access essential medications and healthcare advice.
Eye scans predict stroke risk years in advance, study finds
Groundbreaking research from UK Biobank shows how a basic painless eye scan can identify individuals at high risk of stroke years before symptoms appear, potentially revolutionising NHS preventative care.
Constant fatigue? Rare sleep disorder could be the cause
Medical experts warn that persistent exhaustion despite adequate sleep could signal a rare neurological condition affecting thousands of Britons. Discover the symptoms and diagnosis journey.
Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate
French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.
Six Sevvuhnn: The Medical Breakthrough Changing UK Healthcare
Groundbreaking research uncovers the surprising significance behind the mysterious number 'six sevvuhnn' and its potential impact on medical treatments and patient outcomes across Britain's NHS.
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