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I’m A Celebrity star Shona McGarty urges people to seek mental health support

Analysis of NHS data shows that more than 670,000 people were treated with NHS Talking Therapies last year, but millions are missing out.

Evening Standard

New research reveals who’s really taking weight loss jabs

Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80 per cent are for women

The Independent UK

‘Horrific’ rise in children needing decayed teeth removed

British Dental Association insists that greater efforts are needed to improve access to dental care

The Independent UK

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I am one of the many London parents who haven’t vaccinated their children against measles – let me explain

COMMENT: A new outbreak of measles is spreading across north London, and it’s a wake-up call to all mums like me who didn’t give the MMR vaccines to our children, says Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK

NHS ’clearly failing’ to ensure children get measles vaccine, experts warn

Calls grow for reform of England’s vaccination system including delivery of jabs in pharmacies as take-up falls

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: London’s MMR vaccination rates as measles outbreak hits London

Kensington and Chelsea, Hackney and Hammersmith and Fulham reported the lowest uptake

Evening Standard

Peggie appeal unaffected by trans medic departure, legal team says

Nurse Sandie Peggie won a claim for harassment in her tribunal against NHS Fife, but other allegations of discrimination were dismissed.

Evening Standard

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Up to 160,000 Londoners could catch measles in a huge outbreak, health chiefs warn as cases spread among children in Enfield

The UK Health Security Agency highlighted modelling showing how the virus could hit the city where vaccination levels are low

Evening Standard

The measles symptoms to look out for as cases rise across UK

The early symptoms of measles can appear similar to other illnesses – here’s what to look out for

The Independent UK

How the ‘nocebo’ effect is putting women off the contraceptive pill

LET’S UNPACK THAT : As a new study highlights how social media misinformation is putting women off taking the contraceptive pill, Olivia Petter examines the consequences of opting for natural methods instead, and the growing distrust in medical experts

The Independent UK

‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homework

The Guardian - UK

‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK

It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?

The Guardian - UK

‘Big measles outbreak’ leaves children hospitalised as health officials give warning

Some children in hospital for treatment, UK Health Security Agency says after outbreak hits schools and nurseries

The Independent UK

What is measles and how does it spread?

Dozens of suspected cases have been reported in north London amid an outbreak across several schools.

Evening Standard

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Weight-loss race: how switch from injections to pills is expanding big pharma’s hopes

Tablets could make treatment more mainstream, with sector predicted to be worth $200bn by end of the decade

Evening Standard

London schoolchildren face being forced to learn from home amid alarming measles outbreak

Warning to parents as 60 suspected cases reported across seven schools and nursery in Enfield as area battles one of lowest vaccine uptake rates in country

The Independent UK

Baroness Cass claims children have been ‘weaponised’ in gender debate

‘There are a tiny number of people who will never be comfortable with their biological sex,’ says Baroness Hilary Cass

Euronews

Five a day favourites: Which are the best fruits for your health?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what are the other healthiest fruits to consume? And how do their benefits vary? Euronews Health cherry-picks the best.

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The Independent UK

Thousands of mental health patients could receive better treatment thanks to major study

The research, which is being supported by 10 NHS trusts, could “transform” the understanding of severe mental illness, officials said

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson in tears as SMA petition reaches more than 100,000 signatures

The petition was launched on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard

Fact check: GP numbers and the dangers of sunbeds

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

The Independent UK

Warning as major shortage of painkiller used by millions could last until summer

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned the shortage could last until at least June

Evening Standard

Schools gender guidance step forward but cannot be completely foolproof – Cass

The draft, which is out for consultation, has been proposed after the 2024 Cass Review and last year’s Supreme Court ruling.

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Jesy Nelson's SMA petition to receive UK Government response

Jesy Nelson's petition with Parliament, to urge the UK government to "to fund and help fast-track the process to add Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to the NHS newborn heel-prick test" will receive a response from the UK government, after it was signed more than 66,000 times.

Evening Standard

Vaping to be banned in cars carrying children under Government plans

People would continue to be able to choose whether to smoke or vape in their homes or in private outdoor spaces..

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