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Iran War Drives Up UK Medicine Prices by 30%

The conflict in Iran has increased transportation and chemical costs, leading to price hikes of up to 30% for paracetamol and hay fever drugs in England, with shortages reported.

School Food Ban on Fried Items to Fight Obesity in England

New school food standards in England, effective from September 2027, will ban deep-fried items like fish and chips and require desserts to be 50% fruit. This update aims to lower childhood obesity rates, with 24% of young children currently overweight.

Eating Disorders Surge in Schools, Survey Finds

A new survey by the National Education Union shows 45% of primary and 78% of secondary teachers in England observe signs of eating disorders in pupils, alongside rising mental health issues and absenteeism.

NHS Offers Weight-Loss Drug to 1.2M for Heart Health

NHS England expands access to semaglutide, offering weekly injections to 1.2 million overweight individuals at risk of heart attacks and strokes, following clinical trials showing cardiovascular benefits.

75% of Nine-Month-Olds in England Get Daily Screen Time

New research shows three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England experience daily screen time, averaging 41 minutes, with some watching over three hours. Experts urge a shift from demonizing screens to enhancing child development.

NHS Maternity Cover-Ups Exposed in Damning Report

A government-commissioned inquiry reveals NHS maternity units in England often cover up harmful errors, falsify medical records, and deny transparency to bereaved families amid systemic failures.

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