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Health visitors overwhelmed as caseloads soar to 1,000 families per worker

Health visitors in England are struggling under “unmanageable” caseloads of as many as 1,000 families each, the Institute of Health Visiting has raised concerns, calling…

Apr 20, 2026 · Corin Selham
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The Risky Business of Asking AI for Medical Guidance

Millions of users are embracing artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for medical advice, drawn by their ease of access and ostensibly customised…

Apr 19, 2026 · Corin Selham
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Pregnancy RSV vaccine slashes newborn hospital admissions by over 80%

A vaccine administered during pregnancy is substantially lowering hospital admissions among newborns with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with UK health officials confirming a decrease of…

Apr 18, 2026 · Corin Selham
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Britain’s Vaccine Programme Hailed as Historic Achievement by Covid Inquiry

Britain’s Covid-19 jab rollout has been praised as an “extraordinary feat” by the Covid inquiry, marking a uncommon instance of praise for the government’s pandemic…

Apr 17, 2026 · Corin Selham
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Alzheimer’s Drugs Hailed as Breakthroughs Face Credibility Crisis

Respected medical scientists have determined that so-called “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s drugs are improbable to provide meaningful advantages to patients, despite extensive promotional activity surrounding their development….

Apr 16, 2026 · Corin Selham
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General practitioners Encourage Preventive health checks to Detect Early Signs of Disease

In an expanding health-conscious society, GPs across the UK are promoting the importance of preventative health screenings as a pillar of modern medicine. Rather than…

Apr 15, 2026 · Corin Selham
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Sleep Deficiency Connected to Greater Chance of Acquiring Significant Health Problems

In our increasingly fast-paced society, sleep has emerged as a scarce resource many of us have trouble securing. Yet recent research findings reveals a concerning…

Apr 15, 2026 · Corin Selham
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Exercise Plan Proves Successful in Controlling Persistent Pain Without Medication

Many people across the UK suffer from persistent pain, commonly using medications that pose undesirable side effects and risk of dependence. However, cutting-edge studies now…

Apr 15, 2026 · Corin Selham
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General Practitioners Recommend Simple Lifestyle Modifications to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Substantially

Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality across the UK, yet many cases are completely avoidable. General practitioners are placing…

Apr 15, 2026 · Corin Selham
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Health professionals alert about hidden sugars in popular breakfast cereals marketed to young people

Whilst many parents believe they’re selecting a healthy option by serving their children well-known morning cereals, nutritionists are raising serious concerns about the concerning amounts…

Apr 15, 2026 · Corin Selham