39 stories tagged #NHS

  1. UK Public Divided on Weight Loss Drugs: Health vs. Long-Term Risks
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    UK Public Divided on Weight Loss Drugs: Health vs. Long-Term Risks

    New YouGov survey reveals the British public is evenly split on the value of weight loss medications, with safety and lifestyle concerns dominating the debate.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. UK Ultrasound Crisis: Specialists Demand Action to Slash Diagnostic Delays
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    UK Ultrasound Crisis: Specialists Demand Action to Slash Diagnostic Delays

    A coalition of British medical societies warns that recruitment freezes and chronic sonographer shortages are critically undermining cancer diagnosis timelines.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. NHS to Provide Free Flu Vaccinations for People Experiencing Homelessness
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    NHS to Provide Free Flu Vaccinations for People Experiencing Homelessness

    The UK's National Health Service will offer free flu shots to people experiencing homelessness starting this autumn, following expert advice to address severe health inequalities.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. NHS Approves First Drug to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset
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    NHS Approves First Drug to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset

    The UK's NHS will roll out Teplizumab, the first therapy to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes by an average of three years for eligible patients.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. European Heatwave Pushes Hospitals to Saturation Point
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    European Heatwave Pushes Hospitals to Saturation Point

    A deadly heatwave is causing critical incidents at hospitals across Europe, with authorities warning health systems are struggling to cope with extreme temperatures.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. NHS Prepares for Increased A&E Visits During World Cup
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    NHS Prepares for Increased A&E Visits During World Cup

    NHS warns fans to prioritize health amid expected rise in A&E visits following World Cup matches.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. The Hidden Crisis of Hypermobility: Lives Derailed by Undiagnosed hEDS
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    The Hidden Crisis of Hypermobility: Lives Derailed by Undiagnosed hEDS

    Undiagnosed hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome devastates lives, with urgent calls for better diagnosis and treatment.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. England HPV Vaccine Program Achieves 100% Mortality Reduction in Young Women
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    England HPV Vaccine Program Achieves 100% Mortality Reduction in Young Women

    Landmark Lancet study confirms England's HPV vaccination scheme eliminated cervical cancer deaths in women aged 20-24, preventing approximately 200 fatalities and validating WHO elimination goals.

    3w ago 1 min read