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Landmark tobacco legislation bans smoking for generation born after 2009

Parliament has passed groundbreaking measures that will establish the UK's first generation free from smoking by prohibiting anyone born from 1 January 2009 from legally...

Apr 22, 2026 · admin

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NHS Pays Out £20m Over Surgeon’s Controversial Mesh Procedures

The NHS has distributed more than £20 million in damages in the wake of a significant controversy involving a Bristol surgeon whose bowel mesh implant...

Apr 21, 2026 · admin

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Health visitors overwhelmed as caseloads soar to 1,000 families per worker

Health visitors in England are under strain under "unmanageable" caseloads of up to 1,000 families each, the Institute of Health Visiting has warned, calling for...

Apr 20, 2026 · admin

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The Risky Business of Asking AI for Medical Guidance

Millions of people are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for health guidance, drawn by their availability and seemingly tailored responses....

Apr 19, 2026 · admin

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NHS strikes reveal surprising efficiency gains but raise sustainability questions

NHS trust leaders have disclosed an unanticipated bright spot to the continuing doctors' strikes, with some hospitals reporting smoother operations and faster patient care during...

Apr 14, 2026 · admin

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Streeting Rejects Claims of Last-Minute Pay Deal Reversal with Doctors

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has firmly rejected accusations that the government changed the compensation package with resident doctors at the eleventh hour, insisting the offer...

Apr 13, 2026 · admin

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Athlete’s Fight Against Incontinence Sparks Healthcare Debate

A athletic expert and fitness coach in Northern Ireland has sparked a broader health debate after revealing she must undergo private surgery for pelvic floor...

Apr 12, 2026 · admin

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AI Chatbot Helps Uncover Rare Neurological Condition After Years of Misdiagnosis

An AI tool has helped to identify a rare neurological disorder in a woman from Wales after she had spent four years being incorrectly diagnosed...

Apr 11, 2026 · admin

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NHS Navigates Sixth Junior Doctor Strike as Services Remain Stable

The NHS has declared it is handling adequately with the sixth strike by junior doctors in England, with hospital services remaining largely stable despite the...

Apr 10, 2026 · admin

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Genetic blueprint reveals why weight-loss drugs work differently for everyone

Scientists have discovered genetic variants that help explain why weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro work dramatically better for some people than others, according...

Apr 9, 2026 · admin