Category : NHS


ADHD Medication Triples in UK, Women Lead Surge

A major European study reveals ADHD medication prescriptions have tripled in the UK over the past decade, with women experiencing the most dramatic increase in treatment rates.

Norovirus Hospital Cases Jump 45% in England

Hospital admissions for norovirus in England have risen sharply by 45% to a winter high, while flu cases decline. Health Secretary Wes Streeting addresses NHS challenges.

UK Adult ADHD Medication Surge Driven by Women

A University of Oxford study reveals a twenty-fold rise in ADHD medication use among UK adults since 2010, with women over 25 seeing the most dramatic increase due to improved diagnosis of inattentive symptoms.

Daughter's 500 Seizures Daily, Dad's Heart Surgery Crisis

A Hampshire mother shares her family's struggle as her six-year-old daughter battles a rare genetic condition with up to 500 seizures daily, while her self-employed husband recovers from urgent open heart surgery, leading to a fundraising appeal.

Mum's Cancer Misdiagnosed as IBS and UTI

Andrea Morton from Manchester endured multiple GP visits and A&E trips with severe symptoms before finally being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer at just 31 years old.

Essential Oils Hidden Danger to Dogs

Dog owners are being warned that commonly used essential oils and diffusers can cause serious harm to pets, with experts highlighting respiratory issues and toxicity risks.

NHS Infection Scandal Families Accuse Health Chiefs of Cover-Up

Families of victims in the NHS infections scandal have accused health chiefs of using 'Gestapo tactics' to hide the truth. They demand sackings and pension stripping over the deadly conditions at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

ADHD Prescriptions Surge in UK, Driven by Women

A major study reveals a twenty-fold increase in UK adult ADHD medication since 2010, with women showing the most dramatic rise. Researchers highlight a shifting neurodiversity landscape and a concerning treatment dropout rate.

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