Category : NHS


NHS Infection Scandal Families Accuse Health Chiefs of Cover-Up

Families of victims in the NHS infections scandal have accused health chiefs of using 'Gestapo tactics' to hide the truth. They demand sackings and pension stripping over the deadly conditions at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

ADHD Prescriptions Surge in UK, Driven by Women

A major study reveals a twenty-fold increase in UK adult ADHD medication since 2010, with women showing the most dramatic rise. Researchers highlight a shifting neurodiversity landscape and a concerning treatment dropout rate.

UK ADHD Medication Triples, Women's Use Up 20-Fold

A major European study reveals ADHD medication use in the UK has more than tripled since 2010, with a staggering 20-fold increase among women over 25, highlighting a significant shift in diagnosis and treatment patterns.

ADHD Medication Triples in UK Adults, Women Lead Surge

A major European study reveals ADHD medication use has more than tripled in the UK since 2010, with adult women showing the most dramatic increase. Researchers warn of potential treatment gaps and medication shortages.

Social Media Ban May Block Teens' Health Learning

Dame Professor Lesley Regan warns that banning under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram could leave young people uninformed about crucial health topics such as menstruation.

Winter Dehydration Risk in Arctic Blasts

Experts warn that cold weather, including Arctic blasts with temperatures as low as -20F, poses a severe dehydration threat, often underestimated due to blunted thirst and invisible fluid loss.

This Morning Doctor Saves Viewer's Life

A This Morning viewer credits Dr Nighat Arif with saving her life after recognising ovarian cancer symptoms discussed on the ITV programme, leading to a family-wide health discovery.

Off-Duty Dermatologist Saves Woman's Life in London

Emma Wigmore's life was saved after an off-duty dermatologist spotted a suspicious mole on her back during a chance meeting on London's South Bank, leading to early-stage melanoma diagnosis.

Chris Packham Reveals 'Disastrous' Pet Loss Impact

Winterwatch presenter Chris Packham discusses his structured routines with pet dogs and the profound mental health impact of losing beloved animal companions in a candid podcast interview.

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