Streeting warns May protest votes could put NHS at risk
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned that votes for populist parties in May’s local and devolved elections could put the National…
Category: Public Health
Latest updates on public health including regulatory changes, public guidance and developments affecting everyday life.
Repurposed Cushing’s Drug Shows Promise in Tough-to-Treat Ovarian Cancer
A drug most often used to manage Cushing’s syndrome may extend survival for people with one of the hardest forms…
Men’s Support Group Targets Loneliness to Ease NHS Pressure
A new men’s support group aims to cut demand on the National Health Service by tackling loneliness, according to a…
Kent meningitis outbreak surges to 34 cases and two deaths, prompting urgent public health response
A fast-moving meningitis outbreak in Kent has expanded to 34 confirmed cases and two deaths, prompting urgent action from public…
NHS reports 10,000-plus ‘Martha’s Rule’ calls in 16 months as families trigger urgent care reviews
NHS England has reported more than 10,000 calls to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the scheme,…
Measles cases fall across EU and EEA, but ECDC flags ongoing community spread
A drop in reported measles cases across the European Union and European Economic Area at the start of 2025 points…
Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2026: How to protect your family’s health while attending the Games
The Winter Olympics will run from 6 to 22 February 2026, followed by the Winter Paralympics from 6 to 15…
ECDC unveils four-year drive to boost disease surveillance and preparedness in EU candidate countries
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has launched a multi-year programme to help EU candidate and potential…
Funding Gaps Disrupt Clinical Trials, With About One in 30 Affected, Research Letter Finds
Grant funding disruptions affect about one in 30 clinical trials, according to a research letter highlighted this month. The finding,…
Cutting Calories May Help Brains Age More Slowly, New Report Suggests
Researchers say long-term calorie restriction may slow normal brain ageing by protecting the white matter that helps nerve cells communicate.…