Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says
CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in care…
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What would make neonatal units safer for babies? | Letters
Dr Pamela S Melding highlights how New Zealand has created a healthcare culture where patient safety, interests and…
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Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France
Investigations under way to determine whether virus normally found in livestock contributed to man’s death A man in…
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BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move
Fears over lack of scrutiny for key sectors as health editor position also to go in cuts aimed at saving £5.5m The BBC…
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Thursday briefing: The crisis putting maternity units in England at risk of closure
In today’s newsletter: rising rates of C-sections, staff shortages and years of unresolved concerns are preventing some…
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Elizabeth Holmes is back in the spotlight: why can’t we look away? – podcast
You Can See Everything, a documentary about the disgraced biotech company founder Elizabeth Holmes, has enjoyed a…
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Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Medics indicate pontiff’s tumour had not spread, but doubts remain about planned trip to South America next month Pope…
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‘It should never be forgotten’: families recount care home victims’ experiences in wake of Covid findings
Relatives recount distress and loneliness their loved ones went through in pandemic as a result of isolation policy “At…
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Poland’s parliament votes to ease abortion ban but faces likely veto from president
Measures would remove some penalties for those helping women access abortion but are ‘small-scale step’, say…
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Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
Pippa Boardman said she lost her dignity through data breach at Royal Cornwall hospital by man she barely knew A woman…
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Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
UK study of 6,000 patients shows shedding 5% of body weight may help cut the risk of stroke and heart disease Losing…
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Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Study identifies ‘circadian depression’ as affecting nearly a quarter of more than 11,000 participants Get our breaking…
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The Guardian view on Covid-19 and care homes: the inquiry’s scathing verdict must be heeded | Editorial
The government did not throw a ‘protective ring’ around social care, and vulnerable people were left exposed The…
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Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to…
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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’…
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Public support for founding principles of NHS is falling across UK population
Rise in economic hardship and changes in attitudes towards migration could explain drop in support, experts say Public…
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Are your bones brittle? If they were, how would you know? (To men: this goes for you too) | Ranjana Srivastava
Assessing osteoporosis risk requires more than a scan, which is why a thorough conversation with a doctor is essential…
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Funding social care is a collective responsibility | Letters
Roger Steer says the solution is to adopt the NHS model, Janet Dubé suggests an audit, while Sally Byers says language…
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Jim Churm obituary
My father, Jim Churm, who has died aged 102, was a D-day veteran and former Royal Navy medic; he later enjoyed a long…
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Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution
Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities…
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Up to 20 maternity units in England may have to shut, NHS leader warns
Exclusive: NHS Alliance’s acute care director says centralisation of services ‘inevitable’ to ensure safe care Why are…
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‘You reach a tipping point’: New Zealand’s strained healthcare system at centre of election battle
With care shortfalls biting across the country, the National-led coalition has been accused of letting chronic…
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Warning signs could predict inflammatory bowel disease a decade before diagnosis
Antibody patterns in the blood may help doctors identify people at risk so they can be treated earlier, research shows…
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The Guardian view on plague in Russia: what is most worrying is the lack of information | Editorial
In the three weeks since a health worker’s death in Siberia, officials have stonewalled the WHO – setting a worrying…
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RJ Mitte’s story offers insight into life with cerebral palsy and mental health issues | Letters
Dr Denise Al Mari-de Waal and Aaron Hume call for lifelong support and an integrated care pathway that recognises the…
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Looming Medicaid cuts mean that US hospitals must prepare for a perfect storm | Letters
Eugene Litvak says hospitals could rearrange scheduled admissions as part of efforts to prepare operationally for…
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NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
Exclusive: rules on same-sex wards could lead to delays in care, discrimination and animosity between groups, finds…
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‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
Barbara O’Neill, identified as a risk to public safety in Australia, dismisses antibiotics, vaccines and scientifically…
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Yvette Cooper pledges £140m to boost urgent care as NHS faces ‘tough’ winter
Health secretary says government has been preparing early and will spend money on ambulances and A&E upgrades The NHS…
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Fifteen NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Valdo Calocane victims
Healthcare professionals retrieved files belonging to 19-year old students and a caretaker killed in Nottingham attack…
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My week wearing ankle weights: 'I was helping kickstart my muscles'
When a knee injury forced me to change my fitness routine, I added Sportneer ankle weights – and got a decent workout…
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CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak
State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department The…
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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use…
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The Letby case inquiry will lead to more blame and suspicion in the NHS – and patients will be less safe | Mark McDonald
I fear for what comes next because medics must be able to ask questions, raise concerns and admit mistakes. A defensive…
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Judith Lucy on her cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m a bit over getting so much material out of my life’
One of Australia’s hardest-working comedians is still laughing at the timing of a breast cancer diagnosis just as she…
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Commercial kitchen staff exposed to high levels of air pollution, study finds
US research says nitrogen dioxide in restaurants that cook with gas can exceed WHO limits, which also affects diners…
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