Casey's Plan to Fix Social Care with NHS Pay Rates
Louise Casey's commission proposes paying care workers NHS rates and creating a national care service, tackling funding dilemmas that have stumped governments for decades.
Category : Health Policy
Martyn Butler, Terrence Higgins Trust Co-Founder, Dies
Martyn Butler, who co-founded the Terrence Higgins Trust in 1982, Britain's leading HIV charity, has passed away at 71. His legacy includes pioneering HIV/AIDS support and advocacy during a time of stigma and government reluctance.
NHS Halts Hormone Treatment for New Teen Patients
The NHS has paused new prescriptions of gender-affirming hormone drugs for under-18s following a review that found insufficient evidence of benefits or harms.
Suspected Financial Exploitation of Elderly Parents
A concerned son from Bolton suspects his sister-in-law is exploiting his elderly parents financially after a large cash gift and a new luxury car appear. Legal experts warn about elder financial abuse.
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NHS Pauses New Hormone Referrals for Under-18s After Review
NHS England pauses new referrals for masculinising or feminising hormone treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds, citing insufficient evidence. Existing patients may continue with individual clinical reviews.
Martha's Rule Saves 400+ Lives in England's NHS
Official figures reveal Martha's Rule, allowing NHS patients to request care reviews, has potentially saved over 400 lives and transformed hospital culture through thousands of interventions.
Mumsnet Survey: Half of Women Feel Dismissed by NHS Medics
A Mumsnet survey reveals 50% of women feel ignored by NHS professionals due to their sex, with Wes Streeting admitting 'medical misogyny' is letting women down.
NSW Health: Inaccurate Blood Lead Tests in Children
NSW Health has issued a warning about inaccurate results from a blood lead testing machine used on children, potentially affecting thousands of tests and raising serious health concerns.
NIH, CDC Criticized Over Pandemic Response by Stanford Expert
Stanford professor Jay Bhattacharya criticizes NIH and CDC for pandemic policies, citing lockdown harms and data issues in a recent interview.
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Death Scholar on 'Boomergeddon' and Realistic End-of-Life Planning
Dr Hannah Gould discusses the impending 'peak death' crisis in Australia, critiques naive eco-funeral trends, and emphasizes the importance of legal next-of-kin decisions for a dignified death.
FDA's GRAS Loophole: 100+ Unchecked Chemicals in US Food
A new analysis reveals companies exploit FDA's GRAS rule to introduce potentially dangerous substances into common foods without safety reviews, raising serious health concerns.
Infected Blood Scandal: Families Slam 'Penalty for Dying'
Families affected by the infected blood scandal criticize a government compensation scheme that reduces payouts for victims who died early, calling it unfair and unethical.
FDA Vaccine Chief Ousted Again in Regulatory Row
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's vaccine chief, is leaving for the second time in less than a year after disputes over vaccine reviews and rare disease drugs.
Urinary Health Tips: How to Pee Correctly and Avoid Bladder Issues
Doctors share essential habits for managing urination, debunk myths, and offer advice on hydration, frequency, and pelvic floor health to prevent infections and improve bladder function.
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Only 3% of Brits Identify This Body Part in Anatomy Test
A shocking survey reveals just 3% of UK adults correctly identified the internal anatomy of the clitoris, highlighting major gaps in sex education and anatomical knowledge.
Whitty: Weight-Loss Drugs Not Enough to Solve UK Obesity Crisis
Professor Chris Whitty warns GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy have significant side effects and calls for stronger action on junk food advertising and food reformulation to address obesity at its source.
Childhood Obesity: Global Crisis and Solutions
Childhood obesity rates are rising globally, with projections of 227 million obese children by 2040. This article explores how countries like South Korea and Denmark are tackling the issue through innovative policies, while the UK lags behind due to food
Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Indonesia will deactivate accounts for under-16s on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and Roblox starting March 28, 2026, to protect youth from online risks.
Weight-Loss Jab Could Cost $3 Monthly, Study Finds
New analysis suggests semaglutide, used in Wegovy and Ozempic, could be produced for $3 a month, potentially expanding access to millions in poorer countries as patents expire.
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Coroner Calls for Health Policy Change After Indigenous Custody Death
A New South Wales coroner has recommended a significant overhaul of health policies following the death of a Stolen Generations member in custody, highlighting systemic failures.
Casey: England's Social Care Faces 'Moment of Reckoning'
Louise Casey delivers a scathing critique of England's adult social care system, calling it 'creaking' and held together by 'sticking plasters and glue' while warning of a national reckoning.
UK Healthy Life Expectancy Drops to 61 Years
A child born in Britain today can expect only 61 years of good health, with declining healthy life expectancy exposing deep societal and political failures.
Remote Robotic Surgery Saves Briton's Life from London to Gibraltar
A groundbreaking remote robotic surgery allowed a UK surgeon in London to remove a prostate from a patient in Gibraltar, showcasing a medical milestone with minimal lag time.
RFK Jr Demands 40-Hour Nutrition Training in Medical Schools
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr urges medical schools to add 40 hours of nutrition education, threatening funding cuts for non-compliance as part of his Maha agenda.
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WHO: Dozens of Iran Health Sites Hit in US-Israel Attacks
The World Health Organization confirms at least 12 hospitals and health centers in Iran have been damaged since the onset of US-Israel military operations, raising urgent humanitarian concerns.
Democrats Push RFK Jr. on Healthy Food in Maha
Democratic leaders are calling on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advocate for healthy food initiatives in Maharashtra, emphasizing nutrition and public health reforms.
Researchers Urge Food Investment to Fight Malnutrition
Leading UK scientists call for sustained government funding in nutrition research during British Science Week, highlighting malnutrition as the top killer of children under five globally.
Trump Administration Fails to Address Measles Spread, Experts Say
As measles cases exceed 1,000 in the US, experts accuse the Trump administration of inadequate action, citing funding cuts and poor CDC messaging.
Over 60 Infant Illnesses Linked to Contaminated Baby Formula
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating more than 60 cases of babies falling ill after consuming toxic infant formula contaminated with cereulide toxin. Both Nestle and Danone have issued major recalls across dozens of countries.
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CPS Classifies Circumcision as Potentially Harmful Practice
The Crown Prosecution Service has issued new guidance classifying circumcision as potentially harmful, sparking debate over religious freedom and child protection in the UK.
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