Mum: Government 'Playing Russian Roulette' with Meningitis B Jab
Marrissa Mullans, who lost her son Alfie to meningitis B in 2023, urges ministers to expand the vaccine to all young people, warning of a 'horrendous nightmare' as cases rise in Kent.
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Teen Survives Shark Attack, Loses Arm and Leg in Florida
Lulu Gribbin, 14, miraculously survived a horrific shark attack at Seacrest Beach, Florida, losing her arm and leg. She spent 77 days in recovery and now uses prosthetics.
DWP Speeds Up Attendance Allowance Claims for Older People
The Department for Work and Pensions aims to process 90% of new Attendance Allowance claims within 30 days, with digital applications reducing wait times for older and seriously ill claimants.
Middle East Crisis Diverts Australian Medicine Shipments from Hormuz
Critical medicine shipments to Australia are being rerouted away from the Strait of Hormuz as escalating Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains, forcing pharmaceutical firms to overhaul logistics to maintain patient access.
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NHS Trust Delayed Meningitis Alert After Student Deaths
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust reportedly took hours to notify health officials about a meningitis outbreak after an 18-year-old student died, with a second student death raising questions about delayed response times and public health communication failur
GMC Draft Guidance: Doctors Must Keep Personal Beliefs Out of Work
The General Medical Council has released new draft guidance requiring doctors, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates across the UK to not impose personal beliefs on patients or treat colleagues poorly based on disagreements.
Damp Homes Risk for Millions with Lung Conditions This Winter
Asthma + Lung UK warns that wet weather and high energy bills this winter expose millions with lung conditions to damp and mould, increasing risks of fatal asthma attacks and hospital admissions.
TV Doctor Warns of UK Liver Disease Rise from Sugar, Not Alcohol
Dr Amir Khan highlights a surge in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the UK, attributing it to sugary snacks and refined carbs, with advice on reversal through diet and exercise.
Parents Demand Meningitis B Vaccine After Daughter's Death
A grieving family calls for NHS action as a deadly meningitis outbreak spreads in Kent, highlighting vaccine gaps that claimed their daughter's life at Bournemouth University.
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Real Housewives Advocate for HIV Prevention in Washington
Stars from multiple Real Housewives franchises visited Capitol Hill to lobby for HIV prevention, supported by lawmakers from both parties. They promoted telehealth provider MISTR's PrEP services.
Weight-Loss Jabs Could Improve Mental Health, Study Suggests
New research indicates that drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, containing semaglutide, may reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by up to 44%, with potential benefits for substance abuse.
Meningitis B Outbreak at University of Kent: Emergency Vaccination
The UK's largest meningitis outbreak since the 1980s has hit the University of Kent, with two deaths and 20+ infections. Thousands of students are receiving emergency vaccinations against the MenB strain.
Covid Inquiry Report Exposes NHS Crisis and Staff Trauma
The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry reveals harrowing details of NHS strain during the pandemic, with staff shortages, PPE crises, and overwhelmed hospitals laid bare in a damning new report.
Doctors Told Not to Impose Personal Views on Patients
The General Medical Council issues draft guidance requiring UK doctors to avoid imposing personal beliefs on patients and colleagues, with consultation open until June 11.
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Wet Winter and Energy Bills Heighten Lung Health Risks
Asthma + Lung UK warns millions face increased health dangers from damp and mould this winter, with rising energy bills exacerbating the crisis. Exposure can trigger fatal asthma attacks and hospital admissions.
Health Secretary Visits Kent After Meningitis Outbreak
Health Secretary Wes Streeting will visit a meningitis vaccination centre in Kent following a deadly outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub, with two deaths and 20 cases under investigation.
Ricki Lake: Impulsive Facelift After 40-Pound Weight Loss
Ricki Lake reveals her facelift nearly two years ago was an impulsive decision with little research, following her 40-pound weight loss journey to 130lbs.
Wegovy and Ozempic Linked to Lower Mental Health Worsening Risk
A major analysis of Swedish medical records suggests GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may help protect against worsening depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts in vulnerable patients.
Weight-Loss Jabs May Ease Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
A major study reveals that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is linked to significantly lower risks of worsening anxiety and depression in patients.
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Ozempic, Wegovy May Ease Anxiety and Depression, Study Finds
Research reveals semaglutide and liraglutide, used in diabetes and weight-loss drugs, are linked to significantly lower risks of worsening mental health conditions.
Telehealth Ketamine Death Lawsuit Echoes Matthew Perry Case
A New York paralegal died after a telehealth company prescribed her ketamine while she was taking Xanax, leading to accidental intoxication. The case follows Matthew Perry's death from the same drug.
Canada Closes Injection Sites While SNP Funds Glasgow's Thistle
Health authorities in Ontario are closing most supervised drug consumption rooms, shifting to treatment hubs, as the Scottish Government funds Glasgow's Thistle facility despite rising overdose deaths.
70-Year-Old's Facelift Stuns Millions on TikTok
A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon's TikTok video showing a 70-year-old patient's dramatic facelift results has gone viral, amassing over 12 million views and sparking widespread amazement.
Meningitis Outbreak Spreads: Interactive Map Reveals Locations
A meningitis outbreak linked to a Kent nightclub has spread across the UK and abroad, with two student deaths and 18 cases under investigation. Health officials confirm cases in schools, universities, and even France.
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Fearne Cotton Links Jaw Tumours to Stress, Shares Book Insights
TV presenter Fearne Cotton reveals she believes stress caused benign tumours on her jaw, removed in 2024. She discusses her health scare and new book on people-pleasing, with emotional reactions from Ben Shephard.
TikTok Mom Dies After Tummy Tuck Surgery Brain Damage
Rachel Tussey, a 47-year-old mother and TikTok influencer, has died after a cosmetic tummy tuck procedure resulted in severe anoxic brain injury, leaving her family devastated.
Bloating May Warn of Heart Disease, Study Finds
Persistent gastrointestinal issues like bloating and abdominal pain could indicate underlying cardiometabolic disturbances that increase heart disease risk, according to new Romanian research.
Meningitis Vaccine Rollout Starts at Kent Uni After Outbreak
A meningitis B vaccination programme is underway at the University of Kent following an outbreak that claimed two lives. Health officials are administering jabs and antibiotics to contain the spread.
Meningitis Outbreak: Vaccine Rollout at University After Deaths
A meningitis B vaccination programme has started for 5,000 students at the University of Kent following two deaths and 20 cases. Health officials are investigating an unprecedented outbreak linked to a nightclub.
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Government 'Playing Russian Roulette' with Meningitis B Vaccine
Campaigners warn the government is risking young lives by not offering the meningitis B vaccine to all youth, as an outbreak in Kent spreads to universities and schools.
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