GPs reveal sick note policy amid mental health demand surge
New NHS data shows record demand for mental health services while a GP survey reveals most doctors never refuse sick note requests, highlighting systemic pressures.
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The European Code Against Cancer highlights air pollution as a critical health threat, urging governments to relocate schools from busy roads, install air filters, and transition to cleaner energy systems to reduce cancer risks and improve public health.
Walkable Cities Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Living in walkable cities with complex navigation may protect against cognitive decline by enlarging key brain areas, according to new research published in Nature Cities.
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Kate Cuts Alcohol Since Cancer Diagnosis at Brewery Visit
The Princess of Wales disclosed she avoids alcohol post-diagnosis while touring London's Bermondsey Beer Mile with Prince William, sampling non-alcoholic options and competing in pint-pulling.
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GPs Admit Never Refusing Mental Health Sick Notes in Survey
A BBC survey reveals hundreds of GPs in England have never denied a patient a sick note for mental health issues, amid rising fit note issuance and system frustrations.
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Rachel Tussey, a 47-year-old mother of three and TikTok star, remains in palliative hospice care after suffering an anoxic brain injury during a tummy tuck procedure in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kate Middleton Shares Health Update on Alcohol Since Cancer
The Princess of Wales discussed cutting back on alcohol during a surprise visit to London's Bermondsey Beer Mile, offering a rare insight into her health journey since her cancer diagnosis.
Kate Middleton Discusses Health and Alcohol Reduction Post-Cancer
The Princess of Wales revealed she has reduced alcohol consumption 'since my diagnosis' during a surprise visit to London's Bermondsey Beer Mile with Prince William.
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Teddi Mellencamp attended a Los Angeles gala with Kyle Richards after recent hospitalization due to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, continuing her stage 4 cancer journey.
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UK Axes Global Health Programme in Africa After Aid Reductions
The UK government has ended the Global Health Workforce Programme, which supported healthcare training in six African nations, citing budget constraints and shifting priorities.
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NHS England Waiting Times Show Significant Improvement
Latest NHS England data reveals the waiting list for routine treatment has fallen for the third consecutive month, with year-long waits at their lowest since August 2020. A&E performance also shows notable improvement.
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NHS Diagnostic Waiting Lists Jump 11.7% as Mental Health Cases Soar
New figures reveal NHS diagnostic test waiting lists have increased by 11.7% in a year, with nearly 1.8 million patients waiting. Mental health service demand also hits record levels, creating a dual crisis in healthcare.
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Woman Finds Love While Caring for Brain-Injured Husband
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