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What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

The number of flu patients in hospital in England is more than four times the figure at this point last year.

Evening Standard

Drowsy Dangers Demystified Understanding Nodding Off on Heroin and Opiates

In recent years, the opioid crisis has taken center stage as one of the most pressing public health concerns. Among the many troubling behaviors associated with opioid use, "nodding off" is often misunderstood and underestimated. For those directly ...

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Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn

Concerns raised that the UK may be forgetting lessons learned from Covid pandemic

The Independent UK

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More than 100 alerts over deaths linked to antidepressants taken by Thomas Kingston

The UK’s medicines regulator is reviewing safety alerts for 30 common antidepressants

The Independent UK

Long Covid: Majority of young people recover from condition within two years, study finds

Largest study of its kind offers hope for young people still suffering symptoms of virus

Evening Standard

Most teenagers with long Covid ‘will recover’ – study

But experts said more work is needed to understand why some have long Covid for two years or more.

The Independent UK

Huge long Covid study finds teenagers suffered with symptoms for more than two years

Girls were more likely than boys to have long Covid

The Independent UK

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Lady Gabriella Kingston calls for medication warning at husband’s inquest

Thomas Kingston died from a catastrophic head injury, and a gun was found near his body on February 25, at his parents’ home in the Cotswolds.

The Independent UK

Thomas Kingston: Lady Gabriella's husband took own life after 'adverse reaction' to medication, inquest finds

Lady Gabriella, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter, calls for better warnings about side effects of drugs used to treat mental health problems

Evening Standard

COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims 'needle in haystack'

A class action accuses the government of negligence in approving COVID-19 vaccines, but lawyers say the case has no chance of making it to a hearing.

AAP

Endometriosis drug cheaper for first time in 30 years

The federal government announced a plan to subsidise a treatment for the disease as part of a broader initiative to address the unnecessary suffering.

AAP

'Significant' jump in COVID-19 cases ahead of Christmas

A surge in COVID-19 cases has hit ahead of the festive season with health authorities warning those at risk to take precautions to avoid getting sick.

AAP

Rehab and talking therapies can help reduce long Covid symptoms – study

Other treatments were found to be less effective, researchers said.

The Independent UK

How to protect yourself from norovirus, covid-19, flu, and RSV respiratory syncytial virus

A surge in cases has led Boots to launch a vaccine for the cluster of four viruses. Here’s what you can do to give yourself the best chance of dodging them

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RFK Jr. will erode children's health

From less vaccinations to physician burn-out, doctors fear the worst under Trump and Kennedy's vision for health

The Independent UK

Over a million illicit vapes seized by trading standards in crackdown

Almost a quarter of test purchases conducted during the operation resulted in illicit vapes being sold to children.

The Guardian - AU

Epilepsy medication affected Sophie’s pregnancies. Should Australia adopt tougher guidelines?

Exclusive: FoI documents show Advisory Committee on Medicines considered tightening prescribing requirements for sodium valproate – but chose not to

Evening Standard

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry there were only hours to go at one point, until gowns ran out.

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Evening Standard

Matt Hancock: My job was to shield NHS from political interference during Covid

The former health secretary told the Covid-19 inquiry that interference from Number 10 caused ‘incredible difficulties’ at times.

The Independent UK

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year

Salon

Frontline mpox responders need support

More donations should go directly to local organizations in Africa to prevent mpox from becoming the next pandemic

The Independent UK

Cases of highly infectious and preventable measles surged across the globe by 20 percent last year

The rise of infections was tied to inadequate vaccination rates in children

Evening Standard

Transport workers in London struck down with Covid-related diseases may get special benefits

EXCLUSIVE: The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council is advising ministers to offer this support to Covid victims still suffering

Medical Daily

Measles Resurges As Vaccination Declines, Most Deaths Among Unvaccinated Young Children: WHO, CDC

Around 10.3 million cases were reported in 2023, marking an alarming 20% increase from the previous year.

Latin Times

Expert Who Predicted COVID Crisis Sounds Alarm on 'Drug Resistant' Bird Flu with 'Pandemic Potential' After Teen Tests Positive

The former public health official who filed a whistleblower complaint against the Trump administration is ringing the alarm again.

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