Unvaccinated Children May Face School Exclusion During Measles Outbreaks
Unvaccinated children could be sent home from school during measles outbreaks to prevent spread, new guidance says.
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NHS Issues Urgent Warning for Gabapentin Users: Dial 999 If You Experience These Symptoms
NHS warns gabapentin users to call 999 for severe side effects like anaphylaxis, suicidal thoughts, or hallucinations.
UK Health Agency Issues 'Stay at Home' Alert as Norovirus Cases Surge
UKHSA issues stay-at-home alert as norovirus cases surge 73.8% above average; 48-hour rule advised for six symptoms.
Starmer gives resident doctors 48-hour ultimatum to call off strike or lose training offer
PM gives BMA 48 hours to accept deal or lose training posts; union rejects offer without member vote.
Parkinson’s Symptoms Vary Between Men and Women, Research Shows
A large Australian study of nearly 11,000 people with Parkinson's reveals key differences in symptoms and risk factors between men and women.
NHS Doctor Clarifies When to Use Hot or Cold Packs for Pain and Injuries
NHS doctor Dr Nightaf Arif explains when to use hot or cold packs for pain and injuries, with guidance on heat for chronic pain and ice for acute injuries.
Ian Paterson Tells Inquest Women ‘Didn’t Need to Know’ About Unauthorised Mastectomy
Jailed surgeon Ian Paterson tells inquest he didn't inform patients about unauthorised mastectomy, claiming they didn't need to know.
NHS GP Warns Hay Fever Sufferers: Don't Make This Antihistamine Mistake
NHS GP Dr Nighat Arif warns hay fever sufferers against taking antihistamines too late, advises early medication, Vaseline barriers, and environmental controls.
NHS hiring bans in cancer units double, endangering patients, study finds
NHS hiring bans in cancer units doubled in 2025, risking dangerous delays in diagnosis and treatment, warns Royal College of Radiologists.
Wegovy Users Face Fivefold Higher Risk of Eye Stroke Than Ozempic Users, Study Finds
Study finds Wegovy users have fivefold higher risk of eye stroke than Ozempic users, with potential dose-dependent safety concern for semaglutide.
UKHSA Warns Against Non-Sterile Wipes After Fatal Outbreak
UKHSA warns against non-sterile wipes after fatal Burkholderia stabilis outbreak; one death, 59 cases since 2018.
PIP Disability Benefit Claims Hit Record High of Nearly 4 Million
PIP claims in England and Wales hit nearly 4 million, up 6% year-on-year, with psychiatric disorders leading. Government review underway after delayed eligibility changes.
Unvaccinated children could be sent home amid measles outbreak, London health leaders warn
London considers excluding unvaccinated children from school amid measles outbreak as UK vaccination rates hit decade low.
TOWIE's Jordan Brook Returns Home After 22-Day Hospital Battle with Meningitis
TOWIE's Jordan Brook returns home after 22 days in hospital with viral meningitis and encephalitis, thanking his family and NHS staff.
No New Meningitis Cases in Kent Outbreak, Health Agency Reports
UKHSA reports no new meningitis cases in Kent outbreak, total remains at 29, raising hopes of containment.
Mum Told Trapped Wind Diagnosis Preceded Newborn's Death
Mum told pain was trapped wind; newborn died days later from oxygen deprivation after internal bleeding misdiagnosis.
British Boy Stranded in Dubai Airport Returns Home
British boy Ahmad Ali, 12, returns home after three nights stranded in Dubai airport amid Middle East conflict.
Raw Farm Cheddar Cheese Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Across US States
Raw Farm cheddar cheese linked to E. coli outbreak across US states; FDA recommends recall but company refuses.
Charity Condemns Cutting of Disability Allowance for Boy with Heart Condition
Charity condemns DWP decision to cut disability allowance for eight-year-old Ben Gamble with congenital heart condition, reducing family income by £700 a month.
NHS 'medical misogyny' leaves women in pain, survey reveals
Half of women feel dismissed by NHS due to sex, Mumsnet survey reveals, prompting health secretary to admit 'medical misogyny'.
UK Hospitals Brace for Once-in-a-Decade Flu Surge This Winter
UK hospitals prepare for severe flu season due to mutated H3N2 strain; vaccine uptake urged as cases rise early.
National Napping Day Helps Offset US Daylight Saving Time Effects
National Napping Day on March 9 helps Americans recover from daylight saving time, with benefits including improved heart health and mood.
New York Homeless Deaths Spike in Winter Cold as Shelters Struggle
At least 10 homeless people died in NYC during a cold snap, as shelters struggle with rising homelessness and lack of affordable housing.
Baby Death 999 Call Went Unanswered Due to Staff Shortage
Inquest hears 999 call from mother of baby who stopped breathing went unanswered due to staff shortage at South East Coast Ambulance Service.
NHS Warns of Four ‘T’ Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes That Could Be Fatal
NHS warns of four 'T' symptoms of type 1 diabetes—toilet, thirsty, tired, thinner—which can be fatal if untreated. Seek urgent help.
Daisy Edgar-Jones Opens Up About Endometriosis Diagnosis After Years of Pain
Daisy Edgar-Jones reveals endometriosis diagnosis after years of unexplained pain and acne, sharing her relief at finally understanding her body.
Illegal Weight Loss Drug Black Market Puts Public at Risk
BBC investigation finds unlicensed semaglutide sold online and in beauty salons, with one woman hospitalised after vomiting blood.
Doctor warns of 'permanent damage' from DIY ear cleaning
Doctor warns DIY ear cleaning with cotton buds or tools can cause permanent damage; advises olive oil drops instead.
NHS Medical Negligence Liabilities Hit £58.2bn Amid Calls to Improve Patient Safety
NHS medical negligence liabilities reach £58.2bn; MPs criticise inaction on patient safety and high legal fees.
Brit in Saudi Arabia needs £110k for medical evacuation
Brit Laura Storr, 35, needs £110k for medical evacuation from Saudi Arabia for a lung transplant approved on the NHS.
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