Queensland puberty blocker ban for gender dysphoria extended until 2031
Queensland extends pause on puberty blockers for new adolescent patients until 2031, despite review urging individualised care.
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Surgeon warns embarrassment over health issues can be fatal
Surgeon Dr Karan Rajan warns that avoiding medical help over embarrassment can be deadly, urging people to discuss sensitive health issues openly.
Indian orange shot: TikTok remedy for colds uses turmeric, honey and ginger
TikTok user shares Indian cold remedy mixing orange juice, turmeric, honey, black pepper and ginger. Ingredients cost under £3.50 and taste like £4 wellness shots.
Newcastle mum Carol Wills marks 47 years at Freeman Hospital
Carol Wills has spent 47 years at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle receiving a long service award in July and saying the job has changed beyond recognition.
Diana Moran: BBC Breakfast's Green Goddess reveals 16-year brain tumour battle
Diana Moran, BBC Breakfast's Green Goddess, reveals she has been living with a brain tumour for 16 years and has been 'very unwell' recently.
Trump administration halts VA abortion services for veterans
VA halts abortion services for veterans, including rape/incest cases, after DOJ memo. Trump administration rolls back Biden-era policy.
Woman 'left to crawl up stairs' after stroke due to NHS rehab crisis
Jan Anson, 59, crawled up stairs after a stroke due to lack of NHS rehab. Audit shows no English community team meets staffing standards.
94-Year-Old Woman Left on Hospital Trolley for 36 Hours After Stroke
A 94-year-old woman was left on a hospital trolley for 36 hours after a suspected stroke, her daughter says. Hospital bosses have apologised.
Jesy Nelson shares hospital update on twins receiving SMA treatment
Jesy Nelson updates fans on twins receiving hospital treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, as her petition for newborn screening reaches 100k signatures.
Wes Streeting’s NHS record criticised as ‘good story’ but lacking delivery
Health experts and MPs question Wes Streeting's NHS achievements, citing unmet targets and delayed reforms during his 22 months as Health Secretary.
Half of millennials plan to use private healthcare, survey finds
Survey: 49% of 34-44-year-olds plan to use private healthcare in the next year, citing NHS appointment difficulties and long waits.
BBC apologises after Bafta broadcast carries racial slur from Tourette's campaigner
BBC apologises after a racial slur from Tourette's campaigner John Davidson was broadcast during the Baftas, saying producers didn't hear it.
Brit issues 'toxic' cat bite warning after requiring six surgeries in nine days
Man requires six operations after cat bite, warns of infection risks. Others share similar stories as experts advise immediate washing and medical attention.
Ovarian cancer: Persistent bloating ignored by most women, charity warns
Target Ovarian Cancer warns that only a third of women would see a GP about persistent bloating, a key symptom, risking late diagnosis.
NHS to offer weight-loss drug Wegovy to over a million more patients to prevent heart attacks and st
NHS England expands Wegovy availability to overweight people with prior cardiovascular events, reducing heart attack and stroke risk by 20%.
Short NHS quiz helps dieters stay on track with weight loss goals
A 17-question quiz from City St George's found personalised advice boosted engagement by 90.5% in an NHS weight loss programme.
Utah weighs action over nursing home staff and resident sexual relationships
Utah grapples with how to handle consensual sexual relationships between elderly residents and unlicensed care staff, prompting debate over criminalisation.
Mother and daughter die in Christmas food poisoning tragedy in Italy
A mother and daughter die after a Christmas meal in Italy, with five doctors investigated for manslaughter as police probe food poisoning.
UK proposes plain packaging for vapes in crackdown on child appeal
UK proposes plain packaging for vapes, colour limits, and flavour name restrictions to reduce child appeal, as data shows 19% of teens have tried vaping.
Australia confirms first diphtheria death in nearly a decade amid worst outbreak in decades
A man has died from diphtheria in Australia's Northern Territory, the first such fatality since 2018, as health authorities battle a major outbreak.
Doctors Vote to Demand Withdrawal of NHS Reforms
BMA doctors vote to demand withdrawal of NHS reforms, warning of irreversible consequences and lack of electoral mandate.
Autoimmune Encephalitis: The Brain Condition Wrongly Dismissed as Stress
Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare brain condition often mistaken for stress, fatigue or mental health issues. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
Expert teams sent to worst NHS trusts to end corridor care
Government sends expert teams to NHS trusts with highest corridor care rates, aiming to end the practice by end of Parliament.
Jesy Nelson urges Wes Streeting to act on SMA screening after twins' diagnosis
Jesy Nelson meets Wes Streeting to demand newborn SMA screening after her twins' diagnosis, urging faster action on the £5 heel prick test.
AI diet plans for teenagers 'risk health' with calorie shortfalls, study finds
Study finds AI chatbots give teens diet plans undercounting calories by ~700 a day, risking growth and health.
Commonwealth Games star swaps netball for NHS doctor scrubs
Commonwealth Games netball star Rachel Conway will begin her NHS doctor training on Monday, trading Team Scotland colours for hospital scrubs.
Kenny Logan: Ex-Scotland rugby star treated for prostate cancer despite having no symptoms
Kenny Logan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after routine check, despite no symptoms. He urges men to get checked after his successful surgery.
50,000 join Manchester protest against NHS cuts
About 50,000 people joined a union protest in Manchester against austerity cuts and NHS changes, held during the Conservative Party conference.
Jessie J hospitalised for MRI after fearing broken neck in car accident
Jessie J was taken to hospital for an MRI after fearing she had broken her neck in a car accident on the way to a show.
Second flesh-eating screwworm case confirmed in Texas cattle
Second US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas cattle prompts disaster declaration and sterile fly release as officials act.
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