Rochdale avoidable deaths linked to alcohol, drugs and smoking
A report finds more avoidable deaths in Rochdale, with alcohol, drug and smoking harms above national averages and new measures planned.
Category : Public Health
NZ approves MDMA for severe PTSD treatment
New Zealand's Medsafe approved pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for severe PTSD, making it the second country after Australia to do so. The treatment combines psychotherapy in controlled clinical settings.
Pensioners could get up to £538 in extra winter support
People over State Pension age may be due up to £538.70 in one-off payments and energy bill help this winter, including the Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.
Man lives nine months with pig kidney in world first
A man with end-stage kidney disease lived for 271 days without dialysis after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney, in a world-first procedure.
Former beauty queen dies at 42 after cervical cancer battle
Néya Camargo, a former beauty queen and mum-of-one, has died at 42 after battling cervical cancer for almost a year, leaving behind her 16-year-old son, Jhon.
Mum dies of ovarian cancer after symptoms dismissed as perimenopause
Kelly Hashemi, 41, died of ovarian cancer after symptoms were dismissed as perimenopause. A private scan revealed stage three cancer. Her husband Arya runs the Great North Run in her memory.
Dr Xand: speak to GP if heartbeat changes suddenly
Dr Xand van Tullen says sudden fast or irregular heartbeats mean you should speak to your GP or call 999, as they can signal atrial fibrillation.
Coalition tobacco excise cut plan rejected by health experts and Labor
Public health experts, the Australian Medical Association and Labor have rejected the Coalition's plan to cut tobacco excise by 80%, calling it a backward step in tobacco control.
Wales FM calls for swift review into gender surgery pause
Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has called for a swift review into the pause of gender-affirming surgeries commissioned by the Welsh Gender Service, expressing sympathy for those affected.
Over 800 ill in Indonesia free meals poisoning
More than 800 Indonesian students and teachers fell ill from food poisoning linked to Prabowo's free-meals program this week, with dozens hospitalised.
Mystery Tameside road discharge may affect public health
A mystery discharge on Alt Hill Lane in Ashton has been flowing for 18 months. The Environment Agency says it may affect public health. Tameside Council is investigating.
Wegovy and Foundayo: UK weight loss pills explained
The MHRA has approved two weight loss tablets for UK use - Wegovy and Foundayo. Both aid weight loss but differ in how they are taken. Here is who can get them and how.
Boy, 6, died from scurvy, Queensland coroner finds
A six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so-called sailor's disease common in the convict era, a Queensland coroner has found, with vitamin C deficiency the likely trigger.
Pensioners with eyesight issues could get £458 a month
Pensioners with eyesight issues may be entitled to Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment, worth up to £458.40 every four weeks, depending on care needs.
Boy, 6, dies from scurvy in case that baffled doctors
A six-year-old Queensland boy died from scurvy, a disease rarely seen since the 19th century, after a heart attack linked to severe vitamin C deficiency.
Dr Amir Khan's September reset: 10-minute rule, 7pm cutoff
Dr Amir Khan shares six 'B.E.Y.O.N.D.' principles for a healthy September, including a 10-minute daily habit, a 7pm rule, and two new plant-based recipes with Beyond Meat.
BBC expert warns of kitchen egg storage 'thing you should worry about'
Dr Xand van Tulleken warns condensation on eggs in UK kitchens is the key risk amid a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, with 259 cases reported.
New ketoacidosis warning for SGLT2 inhibitor users
Swedish researchers warn ketoacidosis may be more common in people taking SGLT2 inhibitors like dapagliflozin if they have low body weight, affecting around 10% of users.
One in four Brits buying unproven diet products from influencers
One in four Brits who tried to manage their weight in the past year bought an unproven diet product recommended by a social media influencer, new research shows.
How Often You Should Wash Towels Depends on Your City
Bath towels should be washed after every three to four uses, but in Cardiff's mild, damp climate, three uses is the sensible target, a launderette says.
Xylitol linked to higher heart attack and stroke risk
A 30-year study of over 17,000 people links high xylitol consumption to a 57% higher risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes.
Xylitol sweetener linked to higher heart attack and stroke risk
A 30-year study of over 17,000 people found xylitol consumption linked to up to 57% higher risk of major cardiovascular events, researchers announced this week.
Burnham urged to back ambitious dementia diagnosis plan
Campaigners including Jon Snow urge Andy Burnham to back a bold dementia plan, as survey shows nearly half of carers face diagnosis waits over six months.
Gascoigne family seek funds for daughter-in-law's cancer treatment
Paul Gascoigne's daughter-in-law Jaimee Sharp, 28, has terminal brain cancer and needs £320,000 for a clinical trial in Ohio.
Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films inside your mouth
Dyson's £420 toothbrush films live cleaning footage inside your mouth, with a camera, anti-gravity mouthwash tank, and claims to remove up to 72% more plaque.
Molly-Mae Hague on son Midas' 'savage' acid reflux battle
Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about her son Midas' acid reflux, calling it 'absolutely savage' and admitting she is mentally struggling with the condition.
Nepal-China flood death toll passes 1,000, officials say
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has exceeded 1,000, with Nepal reporting 987 deaths and 3,916 missing, including 583 foreigners.
Gym-goer dies aged 36 from hidden brain condition
Stu Grant, 36, died after collapsing at a gym in Worcester due to an undiagnosed arteriovenous malformation (AVM). His family are raising awareness and funds for research.
Statins cut dementia risk 15% in diabetes study
A 15-year study of over 132,000 people found statins, including atorvastatin and simvastatin, are linked to a 15% lower dementia risk when started early after type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
Gen Z tops UK's dangerous phone-scrolling pedestrian habit
More than half of British adults scroll on their phones near busy roads, with Gen Z the worst offenders, research by Green Flag reveals.
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