Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
Health
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods, supplements, and some medicines because of potential cancer risk
The agency said it was taking the action as a “matter of law” because some studies have found that the dye caused cancer in lab rats.
MPs say fix Send system or face ‘lost generation’
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.
MPs call for miscarriage bereavement leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
3 in 4 women are skipping a routine appointment and putting themselves at higher risk for cancer
The Harris Poll also found that 50% of women had no idea when to get screened for cervical cancer.
‘We re-mortgaged to buy our kids’ ADHD medication’
BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
