Health
Landmark tobacco legislation bans smoking for generation born after 2009

Parliament has passed landmark legislation that will create the UK’s first smoke-free generation by banning anyone born from 1 January 2009 from ever legally purchasing…

Apr 22, 2026 · Kyyn Norwick
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NHS Pays Out £20m Over Surgeon’s Controversial Mesh Procedures

The NHS has paid out more than £20 million in financial settlements in the wake of a significant controversy concerning a Bristol surgeon whose artificial…

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

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

Apr 20, 2026 · Kyyn Norwick
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The Risky Business of Asking AI for Medical Guidance

Millions of users are embracing artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for medical advice, drawn by their accessibility and apparently personalised answers. Yet…

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

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

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

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

Apr 17, 2026 · Kyyn Norwick
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Alzheimer’s Drugs Hailed as Breakthroughs Face Credibility Crisis

Prominent medical researchers have concluded that so-called “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s drugs are unlikely to deliver substantive advantages to patients, despite extensive promotional activity surrounding their development….

Apr 16, 2026 · Kyyn Norwick
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GPs Encourage Preventive health checks to Catch Initial symptoms of Illness

In an increasingly health-conscious society, general practitioners across the UK are championing the importance of preventative health screenings as a foundation of modern medicine. Rather…

Apr 15, 2026 · Kyyn Norwick
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Sleep Loss Associated with Higher Likelihood of Contracting Significant Health Problems

In our rapidly changing society, sleep has turned into a precious commodity many of us have trouble securing. Yet recent research findings reveals a disturbing…

Apr 15, 2026 · Kyyn Norwick
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Exercise Plan Demonstrates Effectiveness in Controlling Long-term Pain Without Medication

Millions of people across the UK experience long-term pain, commonly using medications that present adverse effects and addiction potential. However, cutting-edge studies now suggests a…

Apr 15, 2026 · Kyyn Norwick