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Why England’s flu season could arrive early amid pressure on the NHS

Health officials have warned that England could face an early flu season, with NHS England national medical director Professor Frankie Swords stating hospital admissions for the virus are the highest she can recall for this time of year. UK Health Security Agency figures show rising flu trends since August driven…

The Independent UK · Oct 8

More than 100,000 patients waiting over a year for care as NHS misses key target

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The Independent UK · Oct 8

NHS set to miss key waiting times pledge as it fails to cut lists

A NHS boss has warned of ‘ominous’ signs of winter pressure building on the health service

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK

Operation on 19-year-old who had no sperm after chemotherapy offers hope of preserving children’s fertility after cancer treatment

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Cancer survivor receives artificial tongue in NHS first

Dr Imogen Brooks was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of head and neck cancer, when she was just 26.

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Cancer survivor who was left with speech problems given artificial tongue in NHS first

Dr Imogen Brooks was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma – and surgery to remove a tumour had taken most of her tongue

The Independent UK · Oct 7

What 'Sober October' really does to your body — from sleep to the microbiome

From improved sleep and sharper focus to a healthier gut microbiome, taking a month off drinking has remarkable benefits. Neuroscientist Professor David Nutt reveals what really happens when you give up alcohol for Sober October

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Experts issue medical cannabis warning to millions of Britons

There are now calls for ‘Oliver’s Law’ to tighten up regulation on prescribing medicinal cannabis after the death of Oliver Robinson, 34

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Experts give verdict on what under-50s need to do now to help avoid cancer as rates surge

Experts say the figures reflect the growing obesity epidemic, poor diets and insufficient exercise

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Pandemic plans existed but Covid’s duration was not anticipated, inquiry told

Calum Campbell, former NHS Scotland chief executive, gave evidence to the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 6