Jesy Nelson demands newborn SMA screening in meeting with Wes Streeting
Jesy Nelson meets Health Secretary to push for NHS newborn SMA screening, sharing her twins' diagnosis and backing a £5 heel prick test campaign.
Category : NHS
US private equity firm buys NHS patient records system
A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, the company behind the EMIS patient record system used by most GPs in England, sparking alarm over data privacy.
Resident doctors in England to stage six-day strike after rejecting pay offer
Resident doctors in England will strike for six days from 7 April after rejecting the government's final pay offer, costing the NHS an estimated £300m.
Afghan Women Broken by Taliban's Unspoken Ban on Birth Control
Afghan women describe trauma as contraceptives vanish, clinics close, and unwanted pregnancies and untreated miscarriages become common under Taliban rule.
Keeping Cats Indoors Could Extend Their Lives by Years, Research Finds
Research shows keeping cats indoors or contained can extend their lives by 2-3 years, reducing risks from road accidents, fights, and disease.
Lottery winner says partying left him 'one hour from death'
Lottery winner Adam Lopez reveals his £1m win nearly killed him after three months of partying led to a life-threatening blood clot.
ITV's Breathtaking Leaves Viewers in Tears with Harrowing Covid Scenes
ITV drama Breathtaking's second episode leaves viewers sobbing with harrowing scenes of Covid-19's impact on NHS frontline staff.
Mother, 32, Given Terminal Lung Cancer Diagnosis After Doctors Dismissed Lump as Cyst
A 32-year-old non-smoking mother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer after doctors dismissed a chest lump as a harmless cyst.
Drug Counselor Sentenced to Two Years in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death
Erik Fleming sentenced to two years for delivering ketamine that killed Matthew Perry; he pleaded guilty and cooperated with authorities.
Woman Develops Thai Accent After Stroke on Holiday in Turkey
Cathy Warren suffered a stroke while on holiday in Turkey and woke with a Thai accent, later diagnosed with Foreign Accent Syndrome.
DIY health tests deliver false results, studies warn
University of Birmingham study finds 60% of DIY health tests high risk, with false results and poor regulation. Calls for MHRA action.
Toxic Pesticide Levels Found in UK Tampons 40 Times Above Water Limit
Glyphosate found in UK tampons at levels 40 times higher than drinking water limit, sparking calls for regulation.
Adil Ray Clashes with Tory MP Simon Hart over Rwanda Asylum Plan on GMB
Adil Ray faces backlash from GMB viewers after interrupting Tory MP Simon Hart during a debate on the Rwanda asylum plan.
NHS Rolls Out Weight-Loss Jabs for Diabetes in Major Care Shake-Up
NHS begins mass rollout of weight-loss jabs to 220,000 patients in England via GPs, raising workload and supply concerns.
Eight Viruses Circulating in England: Norovirus Surges to Highest Levels This Winter
Norovirus hospitalisations hit highest level this winter, with over 1,000 patients daily. COVID-19 stabilises, flu at baseline, and RSV at medium levels.
Lionesses and Dame Helen Mirren Among King Charles’s Birthday Honours
Six Lionesses receive MBEs, Helen Mirren gets Companion of Honour, Kevin Sinfield knighted in King Charles's birthday honours list.
Five Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Extend Healthy Lifespan, Study Finds
New research shows just five minutes of daily moderate exercise can prevent one in ten premature deaths, boosting healthy lifespan.
ADHD postcode lottery favours wealthy as prescriptions soar
NHS data shows postcode lottery in ADHD diagnoses, wealthy patients access private clinics, prescriptions triple since 2010, Health Secretary admits failure.
Scots Mum with 36M Breasts Begs for Surgery to End Crippling Pain
Scots mum Melissa Ashcroft, 30, with 36M breasts crowdfunds £8k for surgery after NHS refusal due to high BMI, crippling back pain.
Junior Doctors Launch Five-Day NHS Strike in England
Resident doctors in England begin five-day strike after rejecting government's pay and training offer, with NHS leaders warning of greater patient impact.
Menstrual Blood Test Could Revolutionise Cervical Cancer Screening
Study shows menstrual blood test using sanitary pad can detect HPV with high accuracy, offering a non-invasive cervical cancer screening alternative.
Diabetic dad died after insulin omitted from hospital syringes, inquest hears
An inquest heard that a diabetic father died after being given syringes without insulin due to a manufacturing error.
Streeting Leaves NHS Legacy of Unfinished Reforms, Critics Say
Wes Streeting's record as health secretary receives mixed reviews: progress on some NHS targets but critics say he failed on fundamental reforms.
Over 6,000 Children, Including Hundreds Aged Four, Treated at NHS Obesity Clinics
New NHS data reveals over 6,000 children treated at specialist obesity clinics, including 423 four-year-olds, with many developing serious health conditions.
Weight loss jabs may cut addiction risk by quarter, study reveals
Study finds GLP-1 weight loss drugs may reduce risk of addiction to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs by up to 25%, and lower overdose risk by 39%.
UKHSA Issues Warning Over Contaminated Wipes Linked to Fatal Burkholderia Outbreak
UKHSA warns against four alcohol-free wipe products linked to Burkholderia stabilis outbreak, with 59 cases and one death.
Teen Survives Severe Head Injury in Ibiza, Now Plans London Marathon
Teen Dan Hurst survived a horrific head injury in Ibiza, spent months on a stroke ward, and now plans to run the London Marathon for charity.
Vet warns Cockapoo owners: Poor socialisation leads to destructive behaviour and hefty vet bills
Vet warns Cockapoo owners: poor socialisation leads to destructive behaviour, anxiety, and high vet bills. 590,000 Cockapoos in UK at risk.
Cold Health Alert Issued for Christmas as UK Temperatures Drop
UK Health Security Agency issues yellow cold health alert for Christmas as temperatures drop, with warnings for vulnerable people and travel advice from the RAC.
Boy, 12, receives 'life-changing' drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy on NHS
A 12-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy finally starts givinostat on NHS after years of campaigning, but father warns many still cannot access it.
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