Health
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Health The Hidden Barriers Behind the UK’s Measles Crisis: Why Even Motivated Parents Struggle to Vaccinate
Beyond vaccine hesitancy, a decade of systemic failures in accessing childhood immunisations has contributed to the UK losing its measles…
15 March 2026 -
Health Stove Industry’s Legal Threats Exposed in BMJ Investigation: Councils Silenced on Clean Air Warnings
A new investigation reveals how the wood burning stove industry has threatened legal action against councils attempting to warn residents…
15 March 2026 -
Health Why Research Independence Matters: The Case for Comprehensive Digital Health Studies
Experts warn that fragmented research into digital technology’s health impacts—focusing too narrowly on mental health alone—risks missing…
15 March 2026 -
Health UK Cosmetic Procedures Face Landmark Regulation Overhaul as Experts Warn of Patient Safety Risks
New licensing schemes and stricter advertising controls are being introduced across 2026 to protect cosmetic procedure patients from poorly…
15 March 2026 -
Health Young People Out of Work Face Mounting Mental Health Crisis, BMJ Editorial Warns
New research reveals surge in anxiety, depression and stress disorders among economically inactive 16-24-year-olds, sparking calls for…
15 March 2026 -
Health New Research Strengthens Warning Over Epilepsy Drug Risks in Pregnancy
Latest BMJ study reinforces substantial neurodevelopmental risks linked to valproate exposure during pregnancy, while providing reassurance…
14 March 2026 -
Health The Language Crisis in Medicine: Why Doctors Are Losing the Words for Care
A leading physician warns that NHS clinical practice is being dominated by technical jargon at the expense of compassionate communication…
14 March 2026 -
Health War’s Hidden Toll: How Armed Conflict Devastates Public Health for Years
New research reveals the catastrophic health impacts of warfare extend far beyond immediate casualties, causing heart disease, mental…
14 March 2026 -
Health War’s Hidden Health Crisis: Why Armed Conflict Devastates Civilian Health for Years to Come
New research reveals the profound and lasting health impacts of armed conflict on civilian populations, from cardiovascular disease to the…
14 March 2026 -
Health NHS Radiology Crisis Requires Fresh Approach to Patient Referrals, Experts Warn
Radiologists call for healthcare system-wide change as unsafe waiting times and workforce shortages create unsustainable pressure on…
14 March 2026 -
Health NHS Changes to GP Referral System Spark Safety Concerns Among General Practice Leaders
New mandatory “advice and guidance” requirements for GP referrals to specialist services have prompted warnings from senior doctors over…
14 March 2026 -
Health How Ready Is the NHS for Patients to Use AI to Analyse Their Medical Records?
A BMJ podcast raises important questions about patient access to artificial intelligence tools to review their health data, but significant…
13 March 2026