Air Pollution Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Cambridge Study Finds
Cambridge study links air pollution to increased dementia risk, with PM2.5 and soot raising risk by up to 17%.
Category : NHS
NHS Hospitals Criticised Over Decomposing Bodies in Mortuaries
HTA inspectors find bodies decomposing in NHS hospitals due to lack of freezer space, with cases at Leeds, Blackburn, London, and Oxford.
Coffee Lover Cuts Back to One Cup a Day, Feels Better
A former coffee addict now enjoys one cup a day, finding it clears her thoughts and brings wellbeing.
Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis
Trump's 100% tariff threat on drugmakers could raise NHS drug costs and cause shortages, as US pressures firms to lower prices.
Labrador Beau Saves Owner's Life After Cardiac Arrest on Dorset Beach
Labrador Beau alerted a passerby after his owner suffered a cardiac arrest on a Dorset beach, leading to life-saving CPR and a defibrillator implant.
Nottingham Killer's Mother Says Mental Health System Is Broken
Mother of Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane tells inquiry mental health system is broken, says no one listened until crisis.
Vet Issues Easter Alert: 6 Symptoms of Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs
Vet warns dog owners of chocolate poisoning risks this Easter, listing 6 symptoms and safety tips.
Spring Cleaning Products Can Cause Painful Burns to Pets, Vets Warn
Vets warn that spring cleaning products containing benzalkonium chloride can cause painful burns and digestive issues in pets if they walk on damp floors.
Man with two penises speaks about living with rare condition
A man with diphallia, a rare condition of having two penises, shares his experiences and challenges.
TB Testing at Amazon Coventry Warehouse After Outbreak
Amazon tests workers at Coventry warehouse for TB after outbreak; 10 cases of latent TB found; UKHSA says risk low.
Resident Doctors to Strike for Four Days in June Over Pay
Resident doctors in England to strike for four days in June over pay and conditions, with further action threatened in July.
Lucy Alexander Reveals 'Cuddles' Saved Her Daughter's Life in NHS Documentary
Lucy Alexander shares how cuddles helped save her daughter's life from rare condition transverse myelitis, praising NHS care.
Miracle Baby Posie Fights for Life After Mother's Fatal 90-Foot Fall
Baby Posie fights for life after mother Emma Atkinson died in 90-foot fall from Leeds tower block. Sister shares photo of premature infant in hospital.
Parents of Twins Attacked by Letby Say Hospital Could Have Stopped Her
Parents of twins attacked by Lucy Letby say hospital bosses could have stopped her, as they speak out for the first time.
Brits Among Dozens Ill in La Plagne Ski Resort Food Poisoning Outbreak
British school children among dozens ill in La Plagne ski resort food poisoning outbreak; hundreds evacuated and quarantined.
US Flu Season Claims 115 Child Lives as Six States Report High Activity
US flu season claims 115 child lives; six states on high alert as influenza B becomes dominant strain, posing greater risks for children.
Nationwide Installs Defibrillators in All 605 Branches to Boost High Street Safety
Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed kits in all 605 branches, with staff training, to boost high street safety and survival rates.
Heart Disease Risk May Begin in the Womb, Study Suggests
New study links pregnancy complications to children's heart disease risk decades later, suggesting risk may start in the womb.
Resident Doctors in England to Stage Four-Day Strike in June
Resident doctors in England announce a four-day strike in June, the 16th in their pay dispute, blaming the new health secretary for lack of progress.
Shackleton Fortuna Ski Jacket Review: Tested in Greenland
Shackleton Fortuna ski jacket review: tested in Greenland for warmth, durability, and sustainability. Features taped seams, recycled insulation, and helmet-compatible hood.
Government and Eli Lilly Launch £85m Programme to Tackle UK Obesity
UK government and Eli Lilly launch £85m programme to tackle obesity, inviting NHS proposals for innovative care via pharmacies or online.
Majority Oppose Resident Doctors Strikes Poll Finds
A Department of Health poll showing 69% of doctors support strikes was selectively briefed to the Times, sparking transparency concerns.
UK Expert Panel Rejects Routine Prostate Cancer Screening for Most Men
UK expert panel advises against routine prostate cancer screening for most men, citing overdiagnosis risks; targets only BRCA gene carriers.
Shared NHS patient records could cut 20,000 A&E visits a year, ministers claim
Government claims shared NHS patient records could cut 20,000 A&E visits and save £20m annually, as modernisation bill advances.
Ministers May Overrule Prostate Cancer Screening Rejection
UK experts recommend against mass prostate cancer screening, citing harm outweighing benefits, but ministers may overrule the advice.
Care Home Denies Playing Nursery Rhymes for Hours
Lotus Care rejects CQC report claiming residents endured hours of loud nursery rhymes at Cressington Court, citing resident preference and hearing needs.
‘I had to end my pregnancy knowing I’d never carry a child again’
Woman with severe endometriosis shares story of TFMR after IVF, urging recognition of this complex grief.
Illegal Tattooists Risk Spreading HIV and Hepatitis, Warn Councils
Local councils warn illegal tattooists risk spreading HIV and hepatitis, urging use of registered parlours.
Girl, 5, Traumatised After Physician Associate Wrongly Prescribed Vaginal Pessary
A five-year-old girl was left bleeding and traumatised after a physician associate wrongly prescribed a vaginal pessary, a report finds.
Gateshead Residents Lack Support After Autism, ADHD Diagnosis
Healthwatch report finds 18-24 year-olds and over 50s face barriers to adequate support after ASD or ADHD diagnosis in Gateshead.
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