NHS Losartan Alert: 8 Symptoms Requiring 999 Call
The NHS warns losartan, a common blood pressure drug, isn't suitable for everyone. Know the 8 critical signs requiring a 999 call. Check if you're at risk.
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NHS puberty blocker trial offers fertility advice to children
Children as young as ten in a controversial NHS-backed puberty blocker trial will be advised to consider freezing eggs or sperm. Over 100 MPs demand Health Secretary Wes Streeting halts the project.
De-transitioner Details Irreversible Harm from Teen Transition
Chloe Cole, 21, testified on the lasting health impacts of her teenage gender transition, supporting new HHS rules to protect children from irreversible procedures. Read her full story.
Puberty Blocker Bans Risk Harm to Trans Youth, Expert Warns
A UK sociologist warns that bans on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans youth in Queensland and New Zealand, mirroring a UK policy, are causing 'abject misery' and will lead to suicides. Read the full investigation.
GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
Queensland puberty blocker ban extended until 2031
Queensland's health minister confirms a ban on puberty blockers for new patients will continue until a UK NHS trial concludes in 2031, despite review findings. Read the full story.
Bisoprolol: 3 Symptoms That Mean Dialling 999
The NHS issues a vital alert for millions taking the common heart drug Bisoprolol. Know the three serious side effects that require immediate emergency action.
Health Secretary Admits Children Cannot Consent to Blockers
Health Secretary Wes Streeting tells MPs children cannot give informed consent for puberty blockers trial, as 107 MPs and peers demand a halt to the 'dangerous mistake'.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Suicidal Thoughts
Australia's TGA issues safety warning after 85 reports link Ozempic, Mounjaro & similar drugs to suicidal ideation and self-harm. Patients urged to monitor mental health.
Sarah Vine: Puberty Blocker Experiment on Children is Wrong
Columnist Sarah Vine condemns the use of puberty blockers on children as a dangerous experiment. She questions Labour's Wes Streeting over his stance. Read the full analysis.
NHS puberty blocker trial questions children on identity
A new £10.7m NHS clinical trial will ask participants as young as 12 if they identify as 'two spirit', amid criticism from gender-critical health practitioners. Read the full details.
Badenoch blasts Streeting over puberty blocker trial
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch urges Health Secretary Wes Streeting to stop an experimental trial of puberty blockers on children, citing safety concerns and ideological opposition.
Puberty Blockers Ban and the Controversial NHS Trial
The UK's ban on puberty blockers for gender dysphoria faces a new chapter as an NHS clinical trial is approved. Explore the debate on safety, ethics, and the future of youth gender care.
NHS puberty blocker trial for children approved
Controversial NHS trial will study effects of puberty blockers on children's brains. Professor Emily Simonoff says she's 'very proud' to lead landmark research amid legal threats.
UK Launches Puberty Blocker Studies for Trans Youth
NHS England initiates two clinical trials to assess the impact of puberty blockers on young people with gender incongruence, following the Cass review's findings of insufficient evidence.
UK Trials to Study Puberty Blocker Impact on Youth
NHS England launches two clinical trials investigating puberty blockers' effects on young people with gender incongruence. Findings expected in 4+ years following Cass review concerns.
NHS Puberty Blocker Trial for 226 Children Aged 10+
The NHS is launching a controversial clinical trial, giving puberty blockers to 226 children as young as ten. Critics call it 'outrageous' while researchers insist on rigorous safety monitoring. Read the full story.
NZ bans new puberty blocker prescriptions for youth
New Zealand halts new puberty blocker prescriptions for transgender youth, citing insufficient evidence. Critics warn of severe mental health impacts. Learn more about the global debate.
NZ Bans New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions
New Zealand halts new puberty blocker prescriptions for transgender youth, citing insufficient evidence. Critics warn of devastating mental health impacts. Read the full story.
Mother: Daughter got puberty blockers after 2 appointments
A concerned mother shares her heartbreaking story about her teenage daughter being prescribed puberty blockers following brief NHS appointments, raising serious questions about youth gender care protocols.
Queensland reinstates puberty blocker ban - fight continues
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, a determined woman faces renewed battle as the LNP government reinstates the legislation, sparking fresh debates over transgender healthcare rights in Australia.
Australian Court Restricts Puberty Blockers for Trans Kids
In a historic judgment with global implications, Australia's Federal Court has ruled that puberty blockers for transgender children are no longer considered 'therapeutic treatment', sparking intense debate across medical and LGBTQ+ communities.
Queensland halts puberty blockers for trans kids
In a groundbreaking healthcare policy shift, Queensland has suspended access to puberty blockers for transgender children, sparking a fierce court battle initiated by a determined mother fighting for her child's treatment.
NHS halts routine puberty blocker prescriptions
Exclusive: Labour supports NHS England's decision to halt routine puberty blocker prescriptions outside research settings, marking a significant shift in youth gender care policy.
Reeves backs Gatwick expansion in 'builders not blockers' pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to fast-track Gatwick Airport's second runway, siding with 'builders not blockers' to boost UK economic growth and create new jobs, despite environmental opposition.
Ex-SBS Chair Urges Gambling Ad Blockers for Aussie TV
Ex-broadcasting boss George Savvides calls on commercial networks to implement mandatory ad-skipping technology, branding the current flood of betting ads a 'public health crisis'.
Urgent Beta-Blocker Warning Over Suicide Risk Link
EXCLUSIVE: A major new study reveals a shocking link between widely prescribed beta-blockers and a dramatic rise in suicide and self-harm attempts. Experts issue an urgent call for patient review and heightened monitoring.
Beta Blockers for Anxiety: The Propranolol Revolution
A growing number of Britons are using the heart drug propranolol 'off-label' to manage anxiety symptoms. Discover how this beta blocker works and why it's sparking both hope and debate in the UK's mental health landscape.
Common Meds Linked to Youth Suicide Surge, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research uncovers a disturbing correlation between widely prescribed drugs, including beta-blockers and anti-anxiety medications, and a sharp increase in suicide risks and depression in children and young adults. Experts are calling for urg
Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
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