Prison education cuts drive drug use, self-harm, violence
Prison education cuts by Labour ministers are causing a rise in drug use, self-harm and violence, says HM inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor, as spending falls up to 50%.
Category : Public Health
Eating Every 2-3 Hours Boosts Metabolism? Truth
Eating every 2-3 hours does boost metabolism slightly due to the thermic effect of food, but the impact is minimal. For meaningful energy expenditure, moving more is key, says expert James Betts.
NSW child protection review after four-year-old's alleged murder
NSW minister announces independent review after child protection services had multiple reports about a four-year-old boy allegedly murdered by his mother; police investigate cannibalism.
Air pollution may cause childhood obesity via impulse control
New research finds babies exposed to PM2.5 are more likely to develop impulse control difficulties, leading to higher body fat and BMI in childhood.
Extreme heat doubles youth mental health admissions risk
A University of Sydney study of 720,000 NSW hospital admissions found extreme high temperatures double the risk of mental health hospitalisations for young people, with heat-related admissions projected to rise 6-7.7% by 2100.
UK smokers wrongly believe vaping as harmful as cigarettes
More than half of UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as harmful or more harmful than cigarettes, reducing quit attempts, according to Ash analysis.
Lake Tahoe's Paradise Paradox: High Suicide Rates in Tourist Haven
Despite its stunning scenery, Lake Tahoe has a suicide rate nearly double California's average. Residents are creating prevention networks and addressing firearm access.
Rochdale victim gets extra police security after gang leader freed
A victim of the Rochdale grooming gang has been given extra police protection after the release of gang leader Shabir Ahmed, who served 14 years for multiple rapes.
NHS pays for shopping if you walk 30 minutes daily
The NHS launches 'Marathon A Day' rewards programme, offering discounts for 30-minute daily walks. Aimed at boosting public health, it targets sedentary UK adults.
EU-Approved Pesticide Fluazinam Linked to Brain Risks
A new study finds EU-approved fungicide fluazinam may harm brain development, contradicting earlier industry-funded research. Campaigners call for market withdrawal.
Nippon Steel Takeover Fails Mon Valley on Safety and Air
Despite Nippon Steel's $14.9bn acquisition of US Steel, workers and residents in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley report ongoing safety failures and pollution, with a fatal explosion and no clean-fuel investments.
FDA upgrades Utz chip recall to highest level
The FDA upgraded its recall of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to Class 1, the most serious level, due to salmonella risk. About 650,000 bags are affected.
Ethnicity pain gap persists across all life stages
Black women are three times more likely to die during childbirth. Research shows patients from minority ethnic backgrounds face disparities in pain recognition and treatment from childhood through end-of-life care.
Ethnicity pain gap in childbirth: women of colour dismissed
A Guardian investigation reveals women from minority backgrounds are less likely to receive adequate pain relief during childbirth, with epidurals failing and pain being dismissed.
Canadian boy dies of rabies after bat on face
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking to find a bat on his face in Ontario, in an exceedingly rare case that could have been prevented with better awareness.
US-UK trade deal may cause 200,000 excess deaths
Analysis finds US-UK trade deal could divert NHS billions to new medicines, leading to over 200,000 excess deaths.
Forced adoption victims welcome apology but demand support
Victims of forced adoptions in England between 1949 and 1976 welcome Keir Starmer's apology but say mental health support and remedy are needed.
Peckham fishmonger speaks out after 0 food hygiene score
Fresh Fish and Sea Food in Peckham received a 0 food hygiene rating after inspectors found flying insects, blood spillages, and dirty equipment. Manager Ali Jay says improvements are ongoing.
South London NHS Trust details improvements after CQC downgrade
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, serving 1.3 million people, outlines changes after being downgraded to 'Requires Improvement' by CQC over long waits and culture issues.
Heatwave denial: right-wing press risks children's lives
George Monbiot criticizes right-wing media for downplaying heatwave dangers, highlighting class disparities and risks to children's health in UK schools.
Vieques poisoned by US navy bombing, residents say
Vieques, a Puerto Rican island used as a US bombing range, suffers cancer clusters and contamination. Residents fear military reactivation as Roosevelt Roads base reopens.
Professor fired over Gaza protest wins job back, plans to sue
Tenured professor Sang Hea Kil, fired for pro-Palestinian activism, reinstated after arbitrator ruling; she plans to sue California State University.
Free Birth Society linked to maternal death in Australia
Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from a massive postpartum hemorrhage after a freebirth attended by an unlicensed birth keeper trained by the Free Birth Society, which had claimed no maternal deaths in freebirth.
Surviving Record Paris Heatwave While Seven Months Pregnant
Megan Clement, seven months pregnant, recounts surviving Paris's record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 38C and over 1,000 deaths in France over three days.
Coronation Street Megan Walsh verdict: guilty
Megan Walsh is found guilty on Coronation Street after targeting schoolboy Will Driscoll. The jury's verdict brings justice for victims, including Sam Blakeman.
Corrie child rushed to hospital after black mould exposure
Alfie Franklin is rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties caused by black mould in his flat, and landlord Idris Nazir faces blame.
Romford maternity ward turns tide after poor rating
Queen's Hospital in Romford improved its maternity rating from 'requires improvement' to 'good' by hiring 147 more staff, providing interpreters, and reducing stillbirths by 31%.
Weekly undiagnosed TB deaths in England revealed
One person a week dies with untreated tuberculosis in England. British-born older men are most likely to have TB diagnosed postmortem, researchers say.
Man and child fighting for life after lorry explosion
A man and four children suffered serious burns when a lorry exploded near a pub in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. The man and one child have life-threatening injuries; three others have life-changing burns.
Kentucky Floods Kill 4, State of Emergency Declared
Four people died in flash floods from thunderstorms dumping up to 7 inches of rain in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed, declaring a state of emergency.
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