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Draft NHS guidance could allow some GP practices in England and Wales to offer non-invasive tests to help identify endometriosis, a condition that can take years to diagnose.
Pharmaceutical sector representatives say reformed pricing arrangements could help more NHS patients receive new treatments, while critics warn about pressure on health spending.
Canadian doctors say an 11-year-old boy died after waking to find a bat on his face, underlining why possible bat exposure should be assessed quickly even when no bite is visible.
Researchers say a UK-US agreement on branded medicines could place major extra pressure on NHS budgets, but the Department of Health and Social Care says it does not recognise the figures.
Snoring is often linked to sleep position, alcohol, weight, nasal congestion or smoking, but persistent noisy breathing at night can sometimes point to a condition such as obstructive sleep apnoea.
An innovative treatment using genetically modified immune cells has put lupus into remission for patients in early UK trials. The approach offers hope for lasting relief from this chronic autoimmune disease and may extend to other conditions like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
As new political forces gain ground in the UK, health organisations face growing challenges around defending evidence-based practice. Understanding potential risks and preparing for changes in government attitudes to expertise is critical to protecting public health.
A recent study finds that people consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. Experts highlight key foods to support brain health and the importance of long-term dietary habits.
Australia is confronting its worst diphtheria outbreak in over 30 years, with the Northern Territory reporting its first fatality since 2018. Health officials are intensifying vaccination campaigns, particularly in remote Indigenous communities, to control the spread of this vaccine-preventable disease affecting respiratory and skin health.
Public interest in how much exercise best protects the heart surged this week after fresh media coverage suggested people may need more activity than they reali
A national effort to put creative health at the heart of care is expanding across England, with health leaders and cultural partners moving to make arts-based a
Two campaign groups are threatening legal action against the Department of Health and Social Care over new powers that could let ministers overrule the NHS drug advisory body NICE, potentially impacting drug prices and treatment access. The dispute raises questions about transparency and the long-term cost of a key UK-US pharmaceutical agreement.
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