Health
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Health First Female RCSEd President Calls for Reduced On-Call Duties to Reform Doctor Training
Clare McNaught advocates overhauling resident schedules amid unsustainable competition for surgical posts across the NHS. The medical…
15 April 2026 -
Health Government Report Warns Ecosystem Collapse Could Threaten UK Food Security and Health
A landmark Defra assessment identifies global biodiversity loss as a high threat to national security, with potential impacts on food…
15 April 2026 -
Health UK Biobank Faces Trust Crisis Over Data Security Concerns, Medical Journal Warns
UK Biobank Strengthens Security Measures Following 2022 Data Incident The UK’s largest health research database has implemented enhanced…
15 April 2026 -
Health New Study Calls for Targeted Breastfeeding Support as UK Mothers Report Feeling Burdened
A BMJ study suggests intensive support should focus on specific groups as research reveals 80% of mothers stop breastfeeding sooner than…
12 April 2026 -
Health WHO Report Challenges Adult-First Approach to Clinical Research for Children Under 10
World Health Organization publishes global research agenda highlighting under-representation of children in clinical trials and…
11 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Contributors Warn Against Healthcare Tiers Threatening Doctor Roles
Medical journal experts urge resistance to tiered practice models they say blur professional boundaries and risk replacing doctors with…
11 April 2026 -
Health Targeted breastfeeding support could save NHS millions, new BMJ study reveals
Research suggests intensive support should focus on mothers most likely to benefit, as 90% who stop early wanted to continue. A striking…
10 April 2026 -
Health New Research Protocol Aims to Reduce Lung Complications After Abdominal Surgery Without Drugs
Researchers outline systematic review to evaluate non-drug interventions that could help Kent patients avoid breathing problems following…
9 April 2026 -
Health Resident Doctors’ Strikes Cost NHS £3bn as Health Secretary Claims Amid Latest Walkout
Resident Doctors’ Strikes Cost NHS £3bn as Health Secretary Claims Amid Latest Walkout The NHS has reportedly spent at least £3 billion…
8 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Challenges NHS 10-Year Plan’s Skills Escalator Model for Overlooking Cognitive Work
Medical journal argues workforce strategy treats healthcare as tasks rather than recognising the mental demands of professional roles. The…
8 April 2026 -
Health Essential Guidance for UK Doctors Considering Humanitarian Work in Conflict Zones
The British Medical Journal highlights important advice on qualifications, ethics, and challenges facing physicians who want to practise…
7 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Editorial Examines Contested Evidence on Psychedelics for Mental Health Treatment
A new British Medical Journal editorial analyses the polarised research on psychedelic drugs, highlighting the swing between enthusiasm and…
6 April 2026