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Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates. Vaccination plea after baby’s ‘terrifying’ measles
The new technology could be a “game-changer” resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say. AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds
The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high. ‘My son’s constipation wasn’t taken seriously until he reached crisis point’
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026. Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS
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Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children’s health. Energy drinks to be banned for under 16s
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump. Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population. Adults with learning difficulties die 20 years early, report finds
The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip. Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days. Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients ‘frustrating’
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates. Vaccination plea after baby’s ‘terrifying’ measles
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The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined. Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant
The new technology could be a “game-changer” resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say. AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds
Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was “fundamentally incompatible” with being a doctor. Brain image doctor banned for assault and racism
Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year. ‘Slimming jabs have changed the way we do things’
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