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UK HRT shortages: which products are affected
Women face ongoing shortages of hormone replacement therapy products, with some expected to remain unavailable until January.
the Guardian · 1m

MP's parachute crash sparks NHS diagnosis campaign
Conservative MP David Reed tells Parliament how a skydiving accident left him misdiagnosed for six months, prompting calls for better musculoskeletal care.
The Independent · 1m

New breast cancer warning for mums
Mums urged to check for breast cancer signs after 29% feel unsure spotting changes.
MadeForMums · 1m

Freddy Brazier admits TV budget used for drugs
Freddy Brazier says he spent Race Across The World TV budget on cannabis during filming.
LADbible · 1m

Bowel cancer warning sign
Regular incomplete bowel movements may signal bowel cancer.
LADbible · 1m

Man who came back from the dead
Matthew Allick, who died for ten minutes, asked God to let him die after waking from coma.
LADbible · 1m

HRT Postcode Lottery
Women in some UK areas get three times more menopause treatment than others.
MadeForMums · 1m

Affluent areas see fastest ADHD and autism Pip claims
Wealthier parts of England are experiencing the sharpest rises in young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism since the pandemic, a trend researchers say reflects faster access to private diagnoses.
the Guardian · 2m

NHS could prevent 20,000 deaths yearly by cutting red tape
A Health Foundation report says the NHS in England could save £33bn and prevent thousands of early deaths by reducing regulation and boosting productivity.
the Guardian · 1m

20,000 pregnant women a year report abuse to midwives
Analysis reveals the scale of domestic violence disclosures in English maternity services, but midwives say they lack training and support to respond.
the Guardian · 1m
Lisa Faulkner's health update after breast cancer battle
Lisa Faulkner shares progress in breast cancer treatment after surgery, saying she's 'through the big hills of it all'.
Dailymail · 1m
Greek heiress dies after NHS discharge
Family demands answers a year after Greek heiress dies from 'toxic insect bite' after NHS discharge.
Dailymail · 1m
Baroness Casey calls for national dementia mission
UK urges national action on dementia with cancer-style commitment.
Dailymail · 1m
Lawyer calls NHS reputation prioritization offensive in Lucy Letby case
Lucy Letby victims' lawyer condemns hospital executives for valuing reputation over baby safety in NHS report.
Dailymail · 1m

Burnham's Palantir problem
Britain's new PM faces mounting pressure to end a controversial US data firm's £670m grip on the NHS and beyond.
WIRED · 2m

Two-year NHS waits for autism and ADHD assessments
New restrictions mean some children face lengthy waits for ADHD and autism assessments. Here's what parents can do in the meantime.
MadeForMums · 3m
NHS's antisemitic rot exposed in documentary
Campaign Against Antisemitism releases film showing Jewish staff and patients facing death threats, Nazi salutes, and abuse across British hospitals.
Dailymail · 4m

NHS plan to limit ADHD diagnoses sparks rationing row
A government review proposes triaging ADHD patients and offering support without formal diagnosis, drawing fierce criticism from health experts.
the Guardian · 2m

Life-extending breast cancer drug now on NHS
After price negotiations, thousands of women with advanced HER2-low breast cancer will access Enhertu on the NHS from Thursday.
the Guardian · 1m

Hospital IT error wipes 11 years of maternity records
A missed setting during routine database work destroyed access logs for thousands of patient files at a UK hospital already under investigation for maternity care failures.
Ars Technica · 1m

Martha's Rule expands to all A&E departments
The NHS is rolling out a patient safety initiative across all emergency departments in England, allowing families to challenge care decisions.
BBC News · 1m · 5 views

World Cup flooded with junk food ads
Study finds 65,000+ ads for unhealthy products during 2026 World Cup matches, raising concerns about marketing to children.
BBC Sport · 1m

The Lucy Letby inquiry that missed the nurses' story
A massive investigation into a nurse convicted of murder ignored evidence that she might be innocent.
The New Yorker · 3m

Cot cams proposed for neonatal units after Letby inquiry
Government launches urgent work on CCTV in neonatal settings following serious NHS safeguarding failures.
MadeForMums · 1m
Hospital bosses let Lucy Letby kill three more babies
A public inquiry found executives protected the hospital's reputation over patient safety, allowing a serial killer nurse to continue.
Dailymail · 3m

Two slices of wholegrain bread a day could transform your heart health
Major study finds simple dietary change linked to weight loss, lower cholesterol and reduced heart attack risk.
Dailymail · 2m · 6 views

The Letby question nobody was allowed to ask
Two years and £18m of public inquiry, built on a conviction a growing crowd of experts says is wrong.
the Guardian · 2m

The Letby inquiry: a complete failure to protect babies
An 822-page inquiry found NHS bosses chose the hospital's reputation over dead babies, and three of them might still be alive.
Dailymail · 4m