Forth Valley Hospital Plan to Ease ED Pressure
NHS Forth Valley has approved a £900,000 plan to expand staffing at Forth Valley Royal Hospital's Emergency Department to tackle rising demand and workforce shortages.
Category : Public Health
NHS RSV Vaccine Expansion for 65-74 Year-Olds from Sept 1
From September 1, the NHS will offer the RSV vaccine to adults aged 65-74 with chronic respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems, expanding eligibility to hundreds of thousands more people.
NHS Expands Free RSV Vaccine to Millions from September
From September 1, the NHS will offer free RSV jabs to adults aged 65-74 with chronic conditions or weak immune systems, expanding eligibility to hundreds of thousands.
Gym Overexertion Lands Woman in Hospital with Rhabdomyolysis
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is on the rise due to high-intensity workouts. Learn how one woman's bootcamp class led to a seven-day hospital stay with a CK count of 57,000.
Patient Tested for Ebola at Glasgow Hospital, No Cases Yet
A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is being tested for Ebola. Public Health Scotland says no confirmed cases exist, and risk to the UK remains low.
NHS: 4M Women with Irregular Periods Should Be Checked for PMOS
Up to 4 million women with irregular periods should be investigated for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), according to new NHS guidance, as the condition is frequently underdiagnosed and inconsistently managed.
Poll: nearly half fear accessing morning-after pill on Sundays
A YouGov poll for the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare reveals 47% think it would be hard to get emergency contraception on a Sunday, prompting calls for wider retail availability.
AFL Faces Existential Threat from CTE After Four Corners
The AFL is under scrutiny after a Four Corners episode on CTE, with families, coroners, and litigants questioning the league's responsibility and slow response to head trauma risks.
Opioid Drug Sublocade to Be Pulled from Australia by End of 2024
US pharmaceutical company Indivior will end marketing and sale of Sublocade in Australia from 31 December, citing a commercial decision, alarming doctors and pharmacists.
500,000 New Yorkers lose health insurance due to Trump cuts
Nearly 500,000 moderate-income New Yorkers will lose health insurance on July 1 due to HR 1, the Republican law that cut $911bn in health spending. Community organizations scramble to find alternatives as many cannot afford new plans.
Medicare pilot offers GLP-1 drugs for $50 a month
A new Medicare pilot program launching July 1 will allow some adults 65+ to get GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50/month, raising hopes and concerns about access and sustainability.
Millions with PMOS to Get Yearly NHS Check-ups Under New NICE Draft
NICE draft guidance recommends annual NHS check-ups for the 3-4 million UK women with PMOS, aiming to end years of missed diagnoses and reduce risks of diabetes, heart disease, and fertility problems.
Louise Thompson Opens Up About Traumatic Birth and PTSD
Louise Thompson reveals her traumatic birth and PTSD left her unable to bond with son Leo, spending only minutes a day with him, as she campaigns for better maternity care.
UKHSA Urgent Appeal: MenB Vaccine for Year 13 Students
UKHSA urges families to check eligibility for free MenB vaccine for Year 13 students born between Sept 1 2007 and Aug 31 2008, following outbreaks.
Dog Dies from Suspected Algae Poisoning at Coniston Water
A dog named Ozzy died from suspected blue-green algae poisoning after contact with Coniston Water in the Lake District. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team has issued urgent warnings to pet owners.
UKHSA Urges Families to Check MenB Vaccine Eligibility
UKHSA urges families to check eligibility for free MenB vaccine for Year 13 students and new university entrants born between Sept 2007 and Aug 2008, after outbreaks including deaths at University of Kent.
Extra Pillow at Night Could Signal Heart Disease: Doctor
Dr Alex Wibberley warns that needing extra pillows to sleep comfortably could be a sign of orthopnea, an early warning sign of heart disease often missed. Early detection can prevent heart attacks.
Angela Constance Invited Over West Lothian Social Care Crisis
West Lothian's Integration Joint Board needed extra £2m from council and NHS to set budget, depleting reserves. Health Secretary Angela Constance invited to discuss crisis.
Library Manager Thanks Colleagues After Horrific Medical Ordeal
Lucy Jeffery, a library manager in Swansea, suffered a severe Meniere's disease attack at work, fearing a heart attack. Seven colleagues rushed to help, staying with her for hours before driving her to hospital.
Loose Women Star Confirms Show Return Amid Schedule Shake-Up
Charlene White announces Loose Doctors return to Loose Women on Thursday, July 2, featuring doctors Amir, Nighat, Zoe, and Hilary offering health advice and tips.
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis in Interview
Danny Glover, 79, of Lethal Weapon fame, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He shared the news on the Today Show, noting slowed speech and memory, but remains active with family support.
BBC's Eddie Nestor Steps Away After Cancer Diagnosis
BBC Radio London presenter Eddie Nestor, 62, is stepping away from his show after being diagnosed with cancer. He shared the news on Instagram, stating he has begun chemotherapy and thanking fans for support.
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis on Today Show
Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover, 79, reveals he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, saying his speech and memories have slowed down. He shared the news on the Today Show.
Danny Glover, 79, Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Danny Glover, 79, revealed his Alzheimer's diagnosis on The Today Show, sharing his resolve: 'There are moments I'll never forget.'
Eddie Nestor Steps Away from Radio Show After Cancer Diagnosis
BBC Radio presenter Eddie Nestor, 62, has stepped away from his show after being diagnosed with cancer, sharing the news on social media and thanking fans for support.
Measles Cases Surge: Symptoms to Watch as UK Reports 801 Cases
UK measles cases jump to 801 in 2026; UKHSA urges MMR vaccination as 104 new lab-confirmed cases reported in four weeks. London accounts for 54% of infections.
Mamdani Faces Backlash Over Housing Voucher Appeal Despite Campaign Pledge
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeals court order to expand NYC housing vouchers, breaking campaign pledge amid budget deficit, sparking anger from homeless advocates.
Doctor Shares At-Home Heart Disease Risk Test with Tape Measure
Heart surgeon Dr Jeremy London demonstrates a waist-to-height ratio test using a tape measure to assess heart disease risk. Waist less than half your height is ideal. Study of 500,000 patients over 12 years links visceral fat to increased risk.
Tony Robinson Opens Up About 14-Year Prostate Cancer Battle
Blackadder star Tony Robinson, 79, reveals he has lived with prostate cancer for 14 years, criticises stigma around testing, and urges men to get checked via MRI.
Corfu Carbon Monoxide Deaths: Inquest Hears of 'Bodged and Botched' Boiler
Inquest hears two British children died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu due to a 'bodged' boiler with a short-circuited safety device.
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