Patients Should Write Own NHS Medical Records, End Post-it Notes
A call for NHS patients to co-author their medical records digitally, inspired by US systems like OurNotes and Intellipedia, to improve communication and accuracy in healthcare.
Category : Health Policy
Utah Measles Outbreak: 600+ Cases, 85% Unvaccinated
Utah reports over 600 measles cases with 85% unvaccinated. Outbreak spreads across US, highlighting vaccination gaps and public health challenges.
RFK Jr and Chef Irvine on US Food Affordability
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and celebrity chef Robert Irvine suggest Americans can eat healthier and cheaper with smarter shopping, ignoring Trump-era policies that drove up food prices.
Trump Nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
Donald Trump has selected Erica Schwartz, a rear admiral and former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC. The nomination ends a lengthy search for the agency's permanent head.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
CDC Leadership Crisis: 80% Top Posts Vacant
The CDC faces a leadership vacuum with 80% of top director positions unfilled, causing work to stall and low morale. Experts warn this jeopardizes Americans' health security under RFK Jr's direction.
Mother Forgot Sons' Names, Diagnosed with Menopause After 7 Years
Meera Mehat spent seven years fearing dementia after severe memory loss. At 49, she forgot her sons' names and withdrew from life. A private doctor finally attributed it to menopause, leading to recovery through diet and HRT.
Covid Inquiry: Vaccine Success, Trust Rebuild Urged
The UK's Covid vaccination programme saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but an official inquiry calls for rebuilding trust and reforming compensation for the injured.
Kennedy Testifies on Health Agenda and Budget Before Congress
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on the Trump administration's healthcare agenda and $111bn budget request for 2027, including proposed NIH cuts and controversial vaccine policy changes.
Trump: Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells, Doctors Dispute Claim
Former President Donald Trump reportedly believes diet soda can prevent cancer, a claim revealed by Dr. Mehmet Oz. Medical experts quickly refuted the assertion, emphasizing no scientific evidence supports soda as a cancer treatment.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Doctors Divided Over NHS Strikes: Diplomacy Urged
Two senior doctors respond to the ongoing NHS strikes, highlighting internal divisions among resident doctors while calling for diplomatic solutions to resolve the healthcare crisis.
Eswatini's Malaria Fight: Climate and Migration Challenges
Eswatini faces renewed malaria threats after four years without cases, as climate change and informal migration from neighboring countries complicate elimination efforts. The nation's surveillance teams work tirelessly to contain outbreaks.
Boring Chats' Value and El Niño-Alzheimer's Evidence Reviewed
A new podcast explores how everyday conversations boost mental health and reviews evidence linking Super El Niño events to Alzheimer's disease risks, highlighting surprising connections in science.
Extra £1bn for Infected Blood Scandal Victims Announced
The UK government has allocated an additional £1 billion for victims of the infected blood scandal, including increased payments for former Treloar's College pupils and other affected individuals.
Streeting Launches NHS Women's Health Strategy Against Misogyny
Health Secretary Wes Streeting vows to tackle 'medical misogyny' in the NHS with a renewed women's health strategy, aiming to end gaslighting and improve care access for conditions like endometriosis.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
New Dads Demand Support for Modern Fatherhood Challenges
A new report highlights that many fathers want to break from traditional roles but lack structural support, calling for systemic changes in health services and workplaces.
US Vaccine Guidance Falls Apart Under Trump Administration
Uncertainty grips America's vaccine landscape as CDC recommendations for flu, Covid, and RSV shots are halted, sparking access concerns and long-term public health risks.
Dementia Carers Get Less Training Than Baristas
New research shows over half of adult social care staff lack dementia training, with Alzheimer's Society calling for mandatory training to improve care standards.
Nanny Gave Antihistamine to Sedate Baby Who Died
A coroner has ruled that a nanny likely administered an antihistamine to sedate an eight-week-old baby who died in London. The inquest revealed police investigation failures and highlighted the lack of national nanny regulation.
NHS Women's Health Strategy Gets Major Overhaul
The UK government announces sweeping reforms to women's healthcare, targeting endometriosis, fibroids, and medical misogyny with new funding and community centers.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Study: Tylenol Safe in Pregnancy, No Autism Link Found
A major Danish study finds no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, countering Trump's warnings. Research tracks 1.5 million children, showing Tylenol remains a key pain reliever.
Trump's Title X Shift: Contraception to Pronatalist Agenda
The Trump administration is transforming Title X, a federal reproductive health program, from a contraception initiative into a pronatalist tool, sparking controversy over women's rights and healthcare access.
States Drop Medicaid Coverage for Ozempic, Wegovy as Costs Soar
American states are restricting or eliminating Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy due to unsustainable spending increases, despite warnings about long-term health consequences.
Ombudsman Probes Algorithmic Aged Care Assessment Tool
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the controversial Integrated Assessment Tool for aged care funding, following hundreds of complaints about its 'cruel' and 'inhumane' automated decisions.
Nicole Kidman Trains as Death Doula After Mother's Death
Nicole Kidman reveals she is training to become a death doula, inspired by her mother's lonely passing. Learn about this role offering emotional end-of-life support.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Private Firms Make £1.6bn NHS Profits, MPs Call for Cap
Research reveals private companies providing NHS services made £1.6bn in profits over two years, enough to fund thousands of doctors or nurses, prompting outrage and demands for a profit cap.
Kratom Poisonings Soar, Experts Warn Against Blanket Bans
CDC reports a 1,200% rise in kratom-related poisonings over a decade, with a sharp spike in 2025. Experts attribute this to synthetic versions like 7-OH, cautioning that bans on natural kratom could harm users relying on it for pain and addiction recovery
Sussex Baby Deaths Inquiry Criticized for Excluding Families
Bereaved parents warn Health Secretary Wes Streeting that a narrow review of nine infant deaths at University Hospitals Sussex NHS trust will fail to identify systemic issues and exclude vulnerable groups.
Nurse Wins NHS Settlement in Transgender Patient Pronoun Row
Jennifer Melle, a nurse from Croydon, has secured a settlement from Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust after a conflict over patient pronouns and media comments. She still faces Nursing and Midwifery Council investigations.
TikTok's 'PickleFart' Aids in Early Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
A Texas baker's life was saved after a TikTok commenter alerted her to a neck asymmetry, leading to an early thyroid cancer diagnosis and highlighting social media's role in health awareness.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Eamonn Holmes Hospitalized After Stroke, Girlfriend 'Praying'
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes, 66, suffered a stroke and was found unconscious at his London home. His girlfriend Katie Alexander has been by his hospital bedside as he recovers.
Page 6 of 29
