Baby's Ultra-Rare Diagnosis After Seemingly Perfect Birth
Baby Shreve, one of 430 worldwide with CTNNB1 syndrome, diagnosed after a normal pregnancy. Parents share her journey with rare condition.
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US states drop Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs amid soaring costs
Several US states have ended or restricted Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs due to soaring costs, despite concerns about long-term health impacts.
Transgender Doctor Leaves NHS After Changing Room Tribunal
Employment tribunal rules on trans doctor changing room case; no blanket ban but ongoing legal uncertainty.
Dr Michael Mosley's Simple Sleep Tricks for Night Wakings
Dr Michael Mosley shares five science-backed sleep tips, including breathing techniques, morning light exposure, and stimulus control to combat insomnia and night wakings.
Hidden salt in some paracetamol linked to higher heart disease risk
Study finds sodium in soluble paracetamol may increase heart disease and stroke risk, prompting calls for warning labels.
UK axes flagship global health project in Africa due to aid cuts
UK ends Global Health Workforce Programme in six African countries, citing aid cuts; health workers warn of worsening crisis.
NHS Lothian fined £32,000 after nurse attacked by patient
NHS Lothian fined £32,000 after admitting failings that led to a nurse being attacked by a schizophrenic patient during a home visit.
NHS 'Clearly Failing' to Deliver MMR Vaccines as Measles Outbreak Spreads
MPs and experts warn NHS is failing to ensure children get MMR vaccine as measles outbreaks rise, with calls for pharmacy involvement and system reform.
Babies develop 'werewolf syndrome' after hair loss drug mix-up in Spain
At least 17 children in Spain have developed hypertrichosis after being given minoxidil instead of omeprazole due to a laboratory mix-up.
Kent meningitis outbreak: two deaths linked to Canterbury nightclub
Two young people dead in Kent meningitis outbreak linked to nightclub; private vaccine supplies exhausted.
Margaret Cho on Suicide Attempt, Comedy and Fighting Anti-Asian Hate
Margaret Cho discusses her 2013 suicide attempt, how comedy saved her life, and the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic.
Wearable 'Baby Bump' Patch Offers Round-the-Clock Monitoring for High-Risk Pregnancies
A wearable ultrasound patch for high-risk pregnancies offers continuous foetal monitoring, detecting complications like pre-eclampsia early, with potential to save lives.
Night owls at 10% higher risk of early death, study finds
Study of 433,000 people finds night owls have 10% higher risk of early death compared to early risers, plus higher rates of psychological and metabolic disorders.
Alex Jones Reveals Insomnia Juggling Motherhood and Career
The One Show host Alex Jones says she sometimes suffers from insomnia because 'my head never stops' as she balances work and raising three children.
Streeting: Reform UK’s health plan would cost £1.7bn, benefit wealthiest
Health secretary Wes Streeting will say Reform UK’s private health insurance tax relief would cost £1.7bn and is a tax cut for the wealthiest.
Australia’s Thriving Kids Programme to Move Children Under Nine Off NDIS
Australia's new Thriving Kids programme will move children under nine with mild developmental delays off the NDIS from October.
NHS Scotland nurse job on Hoy: £52k salary + accommodation
NHS Scotland is hiring an island nurse on the Orkney island of Hoy with a salary up to £52,679, free accommodation, and a Distant Islands Allowance.
Streeting Warns Junior Doctors Strikes Would Aid Farage
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns resident doctors strikes would be a 'gift to Nigel Farage' ahead of BMA meeting, urging them to reconsider.
Vet Nurse Reveals Three Signs Your Dog Could Be Depressed This Winter
Vet nurse Carolanne Cicero shares three signs of winter depression in dogs and tips to improve their mood, including exercise, mental stimulation, and warmth.
Video of Doctors Arguing During Surgery Sparks Outrage in India
Video of two doctors arguing over a pregnant patient during surgery in India goes viral, sparking outrage and an inquiry.
Hay Fever Relief: Vaseline and Air Purifiers Among Effective Remedies, Experts Say
NHS and GPs recommend petroleum jelly and air purifiers to manage hay fever symptoms. Testing shows effectiveness.
Cold Health Alert Issued for Christmas as UK Temperatures Drop
UK Health Security Agency issues yellow cold health alert for Christmas, with low temperatures posing risk to vulnerable people. White Christmas unlikely.
US immigration detention centre in Texas quarantined after measles outbreak, faces possible closure
US immigration detention centre in Texas under quarantine after measles outbreak; 14 cases, 112 isolated. Facility may close permanently.
Coroner Rules NHS Hospital Too Slow to Treat Doctor’s Son Who Died of Sepsis
Coroner finds Homerton hospital delayed antibiotics for William Hewes, 22, who died of sepsis; mother raised alarm eight times.
BMA Accused of Hypocrisy as Own Staff Strike Over Below-Inflation Pay Offer
BMA faces hypocrisy claims as its staff strike over 2.75% pay offer while demanding 26% for doctors. Wes Streeting criticises union.
Architect's Headaches Were Symptom of Brain Tumour, Campaigner Says
An architect who dismissed headaches as work stress was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a seizure; now campaigns for research.
Measles Hotspots Mapped in UK Amid Low Vaccination Rates
New map shows UK measles hotspots as London outbreak hospitalises children. Vaccination rates slump, with Enfield and Salford hit hardest.
Bowel Cancer Survivor Diagnosed Twice In 20s Issues Warning
Charlotte Rutherford, 32, diagnosed with bowel cancer twice in her 20s, shares warning for young people to recognise symptoms and seek help promptly.
Weight Loss Drugs May Reduce Addiction Risk, Study Finds
Study finds weight loss drugs reduce risk of addiction to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids by up to 25%, and cut overdose risk by 39%.
NHS Issues Alert Over Raynaud's Phenomenon Symptoms
NHS warns about Raynaud's phenomenon, highlighting symptoms like colour changes in fingers and toes, when to see a GP, and treatment options.
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