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Doctors’ union drops opposition to Cass review of NHS gender healthcare

British Medical Association says review into gender identity services was ‘robust’ after previously rejecting findings

The Guardian - UK · May 7

‘I’ve been tired since I was 13’: ME patients hope harrowing inquest will change perceptions

Maeve Boothby O’Neill’s parents tell of desperate efforts to find help and their desire to improve treatment for others

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024

NHS wards not capable of treating ME patients, expert tells Exeter inquest

Leading ME doctor said he wrote to hospital chief executive after Maeve Boothby O’Neill’s death

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024

Most adults support a ban on advertising unhealthy food to children – poll

The Obesity Health Alliance said it was deeply concerned about the growing problem of excess weight.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Experts have seen 'surprising' changes in covid symptoms since pandemic started

Medical experts told the BMJ covid symptoms have changed since the pandemic started due to vaccination and immunity

Liverpool Echo · Jan 21, 2023

Up to one in three English hospital beds occupied by patients fit for discharge

Exclusive: Acute lack of social care means people are not able to leave, often causing their health to worsen

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

UK’s autumn Covid wave could be worse than the last as cases rise

There is a mixture of variants in circulation, and signs of vaccine fatigue in the population

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022

The growing evidence that Covid-19 is leaving people sicker

The potential impact on heart and brain disease poses challenges to healthcare systems globally

Financial Times · Aug 30, 2022

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

Covid: hospitals fight sickness and backlogs as latest wave hits UK

Staff absences adding to workforce problems caused by Brexit, pension disputes and exhaustion, says expert

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022