Health
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Health House of Lords Backs Decriminalisation of Women Seeking Abortions Amid Misinformation Debate
Parliament advances amendment removing criminal liability for women ending their own pregnancies, while existing NHS abortion limits remain…
29 March 2026 -
Health Kidney Disease Care Gets Precision Boost as Medical Journal Backs Combined Testing Approach
A new strategy combining standard blood tests with gold-standard measurements could improve long-term care for chronic kidney disease…
28 March 2026 -
Health Home-Based Stroke Therapy Cuts Falls by Third in Major Trial
New research shows tailored physiotherapy and occupational therapy delivered at home reduces fall rates by 33% among stroke survivors. A…
28 March 2026 -
Health NICE Issues New Falls Assessment Guidelines for Adults Over 50
Updated guidance moves away from prediction tools towards thorough personalised assessments for older people and those at higher risk…
28 March 2026 -
Health Health Secretary threatens to withdraw training places as junior doctors prepare to strike
Wes Streeting warns that an offer including doubled specialty training posts will be pulled if resident doctors proceed with planned…
28 March 2026 -
Health Religion Shows Measurable Impact on Health Outcomes, Medical Journal Reports
Academic research reveals faith communities could play bigger role in public health programmes as studies link regular worship attendance…
27 March 2026 -
Health World Athletics Mandates SRY Gene Testing for Female Athletes—What You Need to Know
World Athletics requires female athletes to undergo genetic screening for the SRY gene to determine eligibility, sparking debate among…
27 March 2026 -
Health Canadian Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Adults
Population-based research in Ontario concludes COVID-19 vaccines do not raise risk of sudden cardiac death in people aged 12-50 without…
26 March 2026 -
Health Kent GPs Join National Vote Against Government Contract Changes
Nearly 99% of BMA members across England, including Kent doctors, have rejected imposed NHS contract alterations set to take effect next…
26 March 2026 -
Health GMC to Keep Controversial Appeal Powers Despite Medical Profession Opposition
The General Medical Council will retain its right to challenge tribunal decisions, marking a significant departure from expert…
26 March 2026 -
Health Doctor’s £63,500 Student Debt Highlights Mounting Crisis for Medical Graduates
A healthcare professional reveals how monthly loan repayments now barely match interest charges, as critics slam government policies for…
25 March 2026 -
Health BMJ Reports Delay in Alerting Health Agency During Kent Meningitis Outbreak
BMJ Alleges Notification Delays During Kent Meningitis Outbreak The British Medical Journal alleges that notifications to the UK Health…
25 March 2026