Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful.
Health
‘Appalling’ inquest delays hurt families – inquiry
The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex.
‘I lost my kidney to a silent assassin’
Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition.
Are Sore Throats Contagious?
As we brace ourselves for the winter months, it’s wise to be prepared. With brands like Cepacol®, Panado®, Compral®, ProbiFlora™, Gummy® Vites and ViralGuard™, you can arm yourself and your loved ones against the seasonal sniffles.
Community comes together for well-being day
The event includes family activities aimed at promoting creativity and well-being.
Minister ‘starts to take women’s health seriously’
Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women’s health at a meeting.
Belfast public needle bin ‘not a silver bullet’
A trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on at council on Thursday.
Why is staying connected important for people with dementia?
Visiting a friend or relative with dementia can help reinforce relationships and bring joy.
Living well with dementia
Why living with dementia can still mean living well.
NHS trust admits failures led to teenager’s death
Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.
Wrestling for wellbeing… at church
Songs of Praise visits a church’s wrestling club which helps its members’ mental health.
‘Dancing is so important for our wellbeing’
DJ Annie Mac explains why she set up club nights that don’t go on all night.
Half of SA’s workforce sleep-deprived, study reveals
Chronic sleep deprivation affects nearly half of South African workers, costing companies more than just sick days.
Mediclinic shifts focus to AI amid hiring freeze
Mediclinic has frozen hiring as part of its shift to an AI-driven operating model, aimed at improving efficiency and cutting costs.
News in a minute | Youth vaping is rising sharply in SA [video]
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Youth vaping rises in South Africa amid lack of regulation
Youth vaping surges in SA as lawmakers delay regulation and retailers continue selling vapes freely to underage users.
Donald Trump’s doctor finds US president in ‘excellent health’
Donald Trump is in ‘excellent health’ after he underwent his first annual medical checkup since returning to the US presidency.
First UK baby born from a womb transplant
A womb transplant in the UK has delivered a healthy baby, the first such birth in the country. Here’s how it happened.
USAID funding cut threatens SA’s animal and public health
SAVA warns that the end of USAID funding could reverse decades of progress in disease control and put public and animal health at risk.
‘Drug addicts’ march for food in KwaZulu-Natal
TikTok video shows purported drug users marching in Pietermaritzburg, demanding food as they struggle to meet their basic needs.
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Symptoms and what to do next
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is sometimes misdiagnosed: here’s how to spot it.