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BMA calls for Scottish government to abandon radical NHS board merger plan

Scotland's leading doctors are calling on the government to scrap plans to merge 14 health boards into two, citing lack of evidence that patients would benefit and concerns about costs and disruption.

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NHS doctor used AI to identify vitamin deficiency that saved mother's life from seizures

An NHS anaesthetist used artificial intelligence to identify a vitamin B6 deficiency causing his mother's life-threatening seizures from Parkinson's medication. Her rapid recovery has prompted regulatory warnings and calls for clinical trials to help other patients.

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New endometriosis pain trial offers hope to millions of women

A new £2.3 million trial led by the University of Aberdeen is testing a personalised pain management programme for endometriosis, offering hope to millions of women living with this debilitating inflammatory disease. The 12-week programme combines therapy, physiotherapy and medication optimisation.

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Center Parcs strengthens helmet safety after staff member's fatal buggy collision

Center Parcs has strengthened safety measures following the death of housekeeping supervisor Penny Bulpitt, 67, who was struck by an electric buggy while cycling at the Woburn Forest resort in September 2023. The inquest concluded this week with the coroner indicating she may issue future recomme...

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East Kent NHS Trust Apologises After Review Finds Eight Stillbirths Might Have Been Prevented

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised after an independent review found eight stillbirths between June 2025 and March 2026 might have been prevented with better maternity care. The review identified systemic failures in managing high-risk pregnancies and providing appropriate care. Seven a...

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Lady A's Charles Kelley Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma Blood Cancer

Charles Kelley of Grammy-winning country trio Lady A has revealed a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. The 45-year-old musician announced the diagnosis in a video with his wife, expressing optimism about modern treatments and his intention to continue performing.

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Charles Kelley of Lady A performing onstage during the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards at Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. He is wearing a gold stripey shirt and holding a microphone.

Northern Ireland expands bowel cancer screening from age 59, but 50-year-olds must wait until 2031

Northern Ireland is expanding bowel cancer screening to include 59-year-olds from November 2026, gradually lowering the age to 50 by 2031. However, the five-year wait for 50-year-olds contrasts with immediate access in England, Scotland and Wales.

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Pill-on-String Test Offers Early Cancer Detection for Chronic Heartburn Sufferers

A new pill-on-string screening test is helping identify cancer risk in people with chronic heartburn. The BEST4 trial, which opened in Wales in July 2026, uses a capsule-sponge to detect pre-cancerous changes in the oesophagus and aims to recruit 120,000 participants.

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Woman fights for NHS breast reduction after menopause caused severe physical pain

Charlotte Howard, 52, says her breasts have become intolerable since growing to 40GG during menopause. After her GP refused NHS breast reduction surgery, she faces a £6,000–£9,000 private cost. Her case highlights the struggle many women face accessing NHS support for a procedure with genuine hea...

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Breaking the cycle: How to recognise and manage social anxiety at university

Social anxiety affects up to 12% of people and is particularly common among university students. Experts explain the hidden habits that worsen the condition and share evidence-based strategies for managing it, from CBT to behavioural experiments.

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Scotland's prisons adapt to rising tide of elderly and infirm inmates

HMP Edinburgh has established The Basement, a dedicated facility for older inmates and those with dementia, as Scotland's prisons grapple with a growing elderly population. The initiative provides 24-hour care support and social activities, though governors argue some older prisoners could be bet...

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Half of US child labor deaths lack basic data on cause or industry, GAO finds

A Government Accountability Office report finds that more than half of 260 child workplace deaths between 2013 and 2023 lack data on cause or industry. The analysis reveals a fivefold increase in child labor violations since 2015 and identifies systemic gaps in federal coordination and enforcement.

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