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One in five new mothers in England seek emergency care after birth

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The Independent UK

I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all

Paid-for political access and threadbare regulations have helped to embed the US tech firm in the NHS – and beyond. But there is a way to free ourselves, says Peter Geoghegan of Democracy for Sale

The Guardian - UK

Government must ‘stand up to the food industry’ to tackle obesity epidemic – MPs

All outdoor advertising of junk food should be banned and front-of-pack labelling should be mandatory, the Health and Social Care Committee said.

Evening Standard

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Warning for NHS as staggering number of new mothers seek emergency medical care

Black and young mothers are disproportionately affected

The Independent UK

Supermarkets could be hit with penalties over junk food sales under new proposals to tackle obesity

The Health and Social Care Committee has also called for all outdoor advertising of junk food to be banned

The Independent UK

Southport attack victims horrified as medical records ‘accessed by ambulance staff’

Dozens of workers at another NHS trust had also looked at records with no good reason

The Independent UK

British children on track to be unhealthiest generation in decades, report finds

Health experts have issued a stark warning to the government, urging it to take action before it is too late

The Independent UK

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How wearable tech such as watches or bracelets could help to detect Sepsis more quickly

Symptoms of Sepsis in adults includes confusion or slurred speech, uncontrollable shivering, muscle pain and difficulty breathing

The Independent UK

‘I rely on Pip for my mental health – restricting it would cause bigger problems’

The government is ‘paying me Pip to manage my mental health because the NHS can’t cope’

The Independent UK

Britons to use e-gates in Switzerland as Starmer seals £5.2bn trade deal

Roaming charges also scrapped and trading terms continue for medicines, cars, art, jewellery and other goods

The Guardian - UK

New cancer drugs approved for use by NHS in Scotland

New cancer treatments have been approved for use by the NHS in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Devon mum with incurable breast cancer pleads for life-extending treatment to give her more time with daughter

The treatment has been available in Scotland for more than two years as well as 26 European countries

The Independent UK

Don't Ignore Your Bone Health—It's A Key Longevity Marker For Women. 8 Simple Ways To Protect Yours

This underrated health marker could be the key to living better, for longer.

Marie Claire

NHS anaesthetist shortage prevents 1.5m operations a year, report finds

Exclusive: alarming shortfall of specialists stops about 4,000 procedures a day, many for patients in urgent need of surgery

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Burnham urged to scrap national insurance hike amid claims it has ‘destroyed jobs’

SNP say the policy is costing businesses in Scotland around £1,000 per employee

The Independent UK

Health officials ‘concerned’ over low bowel cancer screening uptake among people in their 50s

The NHS sends the free faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to the homes of people aged 50 to 74 every two years

Medical Daily

'Paperwork Over Care' Former Mental Health Nurse's Testimony Raises New Questions About Therapeutic Engagement On Psychiatric Wards

A former NHS mental health nurse told the Lampard Inquiry that paperwork often took priority over patient care, raising concerns about therapeutic engagement.

The Independent UK

Poetry, AI and Stephen Fry: New app Ode prescribes verse to lift your mood

Launched by the editor of The Poetry Pharmacy books, Ode is part of a drive to use AI for positive effects on mental health

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International Business Times UK

Prince Harry Turns to Charity After Court Defeat With Emotional Birmingham Children's Hospital Visit

Prince Harry visited Birmingham Children's Hospital, highlighting his WellChild patronage amidst a turbulent UK trip, offering support to NHS staff and sharing personal family moments with patients.

Evening Standard

Health warning as London heatwave 'peaks' and temperature record tumbles

Temperatures reached 35C in Northolt on Thursday afternoon, according to the Met Office, while Surrey recorded a UK high of 35.5C

The Guardian - UK

UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June

Britain expands heat alerts while estimates suggest June’s death toll could surpass 20,000 across continent

The Independent UK

Hot sleepers should switch to this type of bed sheet, according to experts

Certain bed sheets can help keep you cooler through the night

The Guardian - UK

MPs urge Labour to ditch £330m Palantir software contract with NHS

Cross-party group backs call from science and technology committee to look at alternative options, citing ‘serious mistrust’

Evening Standard

Adult dies of measles as new cases recorded in London

More than half of the 883 confirmed measles cases reported since the start of the year are in London

TechRadar

Shadow AI is creeping in to healthcare - leaders need to recognize the risk before it’s too late

While AI is useful, unauthorized tools pose a risk to patient care.

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