GPs: Mental health problems are being over diagnosed
A BBC investigation reveals hundreds of family doctors believe normal life stresses are being over-medicalised, diverting resources from severe cases. Read the full report.
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Whitty's winter warning on infections in older people
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are a major cause of strokes and heart attacks. He urges better protection and a lower antibiotic threshold.
Whitty: Infections in elderly must be taken more seriously
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are under-treated and under-researched, raising risks of stroke and heart attack. He urges better care and personal protection.
Young People's Long-Term Antidepressant Use Skyrockets
New research reveals a 110% surge in long-term antidepressant use among 10-24 year olds in the UK, with 45% taking them beyond recommended guidelines. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Sertraline reduces domestic violence reoffending, study finds
A major trial reveals the antidepressant sertraline significantly reduces domestic violence reoffending in impulsive men. Discover the breakthrough findings and new prevention model.
Laughing gas could help treat depression, study finds
New research reveals nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, provides rapid-acting relief for major depressive disorder. Could this be a breakthrough for the 48% who don't respond to standard antidepressants?
UK Prescription Crisis: 7 Risky Medications
Leading pharmacist warns millions face medication dependency. Discover the 7 common prescription drugs with devastating side effects and safer alternatives you must discuss with your GP.
Prozac no better than placebo for children
New research reveals Prozac offers no clinical benefit over placebo for childhood depression, prompting calls for urgent changes to UK treatment guidelines.
NHS Prescribes Art & Culture as Medical Treatment
Groundbreaking NHS initiatives are prescribing museum visits, gallery tours and cultural activities as legitimate medical treatments, with remarkable results for both physical and mental health conditions.
Urgent Sertraline Warning: NHS Issues Critical Alert
Medical authorities issue crucial safety notice for millions taking sertraline after discovering potentially dangerous side effect requiring immediate medical attention.
NHS prescribes social activities over pills for depression
In a major policy shift, NICE recommends social connection, community groups and hobbies as first-line treatment for depression in adults, challenging medication-heavy approaches.
Antidepressant linked to heart risk and weight gain
A comprehensive safety review of a widely prescribed antidepressant has uncovered significant cardiovascular concerns and substantial weight gain among users, raising urgent questions about prescription practices.
Antidepressant linked to heart risk and weight gain
New research from University College London suggests a widely prescribed antidepressant may significantly increase cardiovascular risks and cause substantial weight gain in long-term users.
Prozac in pregnancy may harm baby brain development
New research suggests common antidepressant Prozac, taken during pregnancy, could affect fetal brain development, raising crucial questions about maternal mental health treatment.
NHS Sertraline Warning: Critical Safety Alert
Exclusive medical warning reveals serious side effects affecting Sertraline users across the UK. Discover the vital safety information every patient needs to know.
NHS Prescribes Art Galleries for Mental Health Treatment
Discover how the NHS is prescribing art galleries, museums, and cultural experiences as groundbreaking treatment for mental health conditions, chronic pain, and loneliness across the UK.
Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics in NHS revolution
In a landmark healthcare overhaul, UK pharmacists will soon prescribe antibiotics for common illnesses, freeing up millions of GP appointments and transforming high street chemists into frontline NHS hubs.
Study: ADHD Drugs Given to UK Children Too Quickly
Exclusive: A major study finds children are being prescribed ADHD medication before recommended psychological therapies, raising serious concerns among UK health experts about long-term effects and rushed diagnoses.
Farming helps ex-prisoners heal and rebuild lives
Discover how working with the land is providing ex-offenders with a natural antidepressant and a fresh start.
RFK Jr pledges ban on dangerous 'gas station opioid'
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr vows to outlaw the controversial antidepressant tianeptine, dubbed the 'gas station opioid', as concerns grow over its addictive properties and role in the US drug epidemic.
GPs may prescribe football matches to fight depression
A new NHS trial suggests GPs may soon prescribe football matches to help combat depression, offering social interaction and physical activity as an alternative to medication.
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