Category : NHS


NHS mandates 60-minute sepsis screening in hospitals

The NHS has issued an urgent directive requiring all hospitals to screen for life-threatening sepsis within one hour of admission. This critical move follows rising infection rates and aims to prevent thousands of preventable deaths annually.

Mum's headaches were deadly brain tumour

A mother's routine headaches were misdiagnosed as stress before doctors discovered a life-threatening brain tumour, in a shocking medical story that highlights the importance of seeking second opinions.

Northern Ireland NHS staff strike over pay dispute

Thousands of health workers across Northern Ireland have launched fresh strike action in an ongoing pay dispute, causing significant disruption to NHS services while political stalemate continues at Stormont.

Doctor: Your toilet habits reveal health secrets

A leading gastroenterologist shares crucial insights about what your bowel movements reveal about your digestive health and when changes might indicate something more serious, including colon cancer warning signs.

NHS Urgent Blood Clot Warning: Critical Signs

The NHS has issued a crucial warning about potentially fatal blood clots, revealing the subtle symptoms that could save your life. Learn the critical signs and when to seek emergency care.

Toxic chemicals found in UK period products

Groundbreaking research reveals concerning levels of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in menstrual products available in British supermarkets, raising serious health concerns for millions of women.

CDC reverses course, saves hundreds of jobs after outcry

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has partially reversed its controversial decision to eliminate hundreds of positions, reinstating approximately 250 roles after facing significant criticism from health experts and lawmakers.

NHS screens thousands for hidden genetic disorder

The NHS is rolling out a groundbreaking genetic testing programme to identify thousands of Britons with undiagnosed hereditary haemochromatosis - a dangerous iron overload condition that can cause organ damage if untreated.

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