Playing Tetris can help tackle memories of trauma, trial finds A group was asked to play a slow version of the classic game while briefly recalling a traumatic memory. The Independent UK · Feb 18
NHS to spend more to settle lawsuits over negligence during childbirth after court ruling Supreme court rules children in England who suffer serious injuries at birth can claim for future lost earnings The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Placenta complications and how the NHS manages them Letter: Prof Eric Jauniaux explains the causes of placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Campaigners warn of ‘dangerous gaps’ in NHS care for life-threatening childbirth condition Mother feared she was ‘going to die’ after five hospitals failed to diagnose that she had potentially fatal Placenta Accreta Spectrum pregnancy complication The Independent UK · Feb 18
Critical shortage threatens NHS operations as warning issued to hospitals IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 18
The global shortage that could delay NHS operations for thousands Experts have warned that a shortage of bone cement could further delay long waits for surgery The Independent UK · Feb 18
What is social anxiety and how can it impact your personal and professional life? The NHS defines social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, as a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations. The Independent UK · Feb 18
What’s social anxiety and do I have it? As EastEnders’ Shona McGarty opens up Social anxiety can have a big impact on both your professional and personal life. The Independent UK · Feb 18
The people most likely to use weight loss jabs, according to new research Almost 80 per cent of private prescriptions for weight loss jabs are for women, research reveals The Independent UK · Feb 18
Campaign urges NHS to improve diagnosis of potentially life-threatening childbirth condition Exclusive: Five hospitals failed to spot Amisha Adhia had placenta accreta before one obstetrician intervened The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Is No 10 seeking its own destruction? Why else would it botch its council plans and hand a victory to Farage? Labour promised ‘ambitious reforms’, but it was fixing things that were not broken. And the moral: focus on what matters and stop making stupid mistakes, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
MPs demand immediate ban on Brazilian butt lifts The government says the procedure should be banned due to patient safety concerns The Independent UK · Feb 18
Ban Brazilian bum lifts immediately and without consultation, say MPs It comes after Alice Webb, 33, from Gloucestershire, died following a liquid BBL in September 2024 Evening Standard · Feb 18
Government ‘should immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts’ Currently, there is no regulation as to who can perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as injectables. Evening Standard · Feb 18
Evening Standard · Feb 18 Women and the middle classes dominate take-up of weight loss jabs Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80% are for women
The Independent UK · Feb 18 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
Evening Standard · Feb 18 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.
The Independent UK · Feb 17 ‘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 · Feb 17 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 Guardian - UK · Feb 16 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
Evening Standard · Feb 16 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 · Feb 16 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 · Feb 16 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
The Independent UK · Feb 16 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 · Feb 16 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