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Health Britain’s Water Crisis: As Infrastructure Crumbles, Can Public Health Be Protected?
Editor’s update — May 2026: For our latest in-depth reporting on Kent’s water sector, read What’s really happening to Kent’s rivers…
26 February 2026 -
Health New GP Contract 2026-27: Government Pledges Access Improvements, But Experts Raise Funding Concerns
Ministers promise same-day urgent appointments and 1,600 extra GPs under the 2026-27 contract, yet some healthcare specialists question…
26 February 2026 -
Health Why Protecting Caregivers’ Mental Health Must Be Central to Helping Conflict-Affected Children
Leading mental health researchers argue that supporting parents and carers in war zones is just as vital as direct support for children…
26 February 2026 -
Health HPV Vaccine Offers Sustained Protection Against Cervical Cancer for Nearly Two Decades
Swedish study confirms no loss of immunity after 18 years of HPV vaccination, with women vaccinated young showing almost 80% protection. A…
26 February 2026 -
Health Drug Safety Studies Failing to Publish Findings, BMJ Research Reveals
New research shows many post-authorisation medicines studies registered with European regulators are not meeting legal transparency…
26 February 2026 -
Health GPs to Receive Financial Incentives for Weight Loss Drug Prescribing Under New 2026-27 Contract
General practitioners across England will be rewarded with £25 million in funding to identify patients with obesity and prescribe weight…
25 February 2026 -
Health Advanced Surveillance Systems Set to Bolster UK’s Detection of Engineered Biological Threats
The UK is developing AI-powered environmental monitoring to detect novel pathogens weeks before they cause widespread illness, addressing…
25 February 2026 -
Health Immigration Enforcement Fears Driving US Healthcare Crisis: What UK Doctors Can Learn
Healthcare systems depend on patients feeling safe enough to seek care—a principle Minnesota’s medical crisis illustrates starkly…
25 February 2026 -
Health Mental Health Crisis for Conflict-Affected Children: How Integrated Care Approaches Are Saving Lives
A new evidence-based framework is scaling mental health support for millions of children living in war zones through coordinated health…
24 February 2026 -
Health Can Nurses Replace Doctors? New Research Reveals What Media Coverage Gets Wrong About Role Substitution
A major systematic review finds little difference in patient outcomes when nurses take on doctor roles, yet media debate continues to pit…
24 February 2026 -
Health How Trauma May Be Fuelling Your Chronic Pain: What Healthcare Professionals Want Patients to Know
Understanding the psychological roots of persistent pain could transform how we treat and manage long-term pain conditions. A growing body…
24 February 2026 -
Health Prestigious BMJ Seeks Clinical Editorial Advisors: World-Leading Medical Journal Opens Applications to UK and International Healthcare Experts
The British Medical Journal is recruiting six freelance clinical advisors to shape which research papers reach millions of healthcare…
24 February 2026