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

The NHS has paid out more than £20 million in compensation following a significant controversy concerning a Bristol surgeon whose artificial bowel mesh procedures harmed…

Apr 21, 2026 · Maera Holton
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Health visitors overwhelmed as caseloads soar to 1,000 families per worker

Health visitors in England are struggling under “unmanageable” caseloads of up to 1,000 families each, the Institute of Health Visiting has warned, calling for immediate…

Apr 20, 2026 · Maera Holton
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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 medical advice, drawn by their accessibility and apparently personalised answers….

Apr 19, 2026 · Maera Holton
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Pregnancy RSV vaccine slashes newborn hospital admissions by over 80%

A vaccine given during pregnancy is dramatically reducing hospital admissions among newborns with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with UK health officials reporting a reduction of…

Apr 18, 2026 · Maera Holton
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Britain’s Vaccine Programme Hailed as Historic Achievement by Covid Inquiry

Britain’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has been hailed as an “extraordinary feat” by the Covid inquiry, representing a rare moment of praise for the state’s handling…

Apr 17, 2026 · Maera Holton
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Alzheimer’s Drugs Hailed as Breakthroughs Face Credibility Crisis

Prominent medical scientists have determined that so-called “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s drugs are unlikely to deliver meaningful benefits to patients, despite extensive promotional activity surrounding their development….

Apr 16, 2026 · Maera Holton
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Fitness Regimens Demonstrate Significant Benefits for People with Long Term Chronic Pain

Chronic pain impacts millions of people around the world, often leaving sufferers feeling trapped in a cycle of discomfort and limited mobility. However, emerging evidence…

Apr 15, 2026 · Maera Holton
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GPs Cautioned About Rising Cases of Drug Resistant Illnesses in Community Environments

General practitioners across the UK are facing an concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant infections circulating in primary care environments, triggering serious alerts from health officials. As…

Apr 15, 2026 · Maera Holton
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Pioneering Investigation Demonstrates Effectiveness of Plant Based Eating Plans in Protection Against Cardiovascular Disease

A groundbreaking new study has provided compelling evidence that vegetarian eating patterns markedly decrease the risk of heart disease, giving reassurance to vast numbers pursuing…

Apr 15, 2026 · Maera Holton
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Mental Health Provision Increase Therapy Availability Across Every UK Regions

Mental health services across the United Kingdom are experiencing a significant transformation, with psychological therapy growing more available to patients in every region. This expansion…

Apr 14, 2026 · Maera Holton