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More NEET young people report health barriers to work

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

Analysts have warned of a ‘generation at risk’ after revealing a rise in the number of young people not in education, employment and training (NEET) with a health condition limiting their ability t...

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One in three parents wrongly believe children always need ear infection antibiotics

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

Over a third (36%) of parents surveyed incorrectly assumed children always need antibiotics for ear infections, according to new research from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

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Three in five pregnant women say midwives most trusted source on vaccination

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

Three in five (60%) women think midwives and other healthcare professionals are the most important reason for taking vaccinations, according to a new survey.

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Call for national eating disorder health register

By Lee Peart 11 March 2026

Leading mental health charities, MPs and clinicians have called for a national strategy for eating disorders.

PREVENTION

Consultant-led weight management service launches in London

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Medical and aesthetic skin health, Dr Haus Dermatology, has launched a consultant-led medical weight management service in London.

PREVENTION

Weight-loss jab behaviour change initiative launched

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Dr Nikita Rowley, course director for sport and exercise psychology at Coventry University and her students are collaborating with Everyone Health and Collabor8well on embedding behaviour change in...

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Call for faster NHS roll out of weight loss drugs

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

The NHS is facing calls for the faster roll out of weight loss drugs as the soaring private market poses health risks to consumers.

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Combating disinformation

10 March 2026

Speaking during the Nuffield Summit 2026, chief medical officer for England, Sir Chris Whitty, discussed why people peddle healthcare mis- and disinformation

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BREAKING NEWS: Health leaders brief London Assembly on measles outbreak response

By Lee Peart 09 March 2026

Health leaders from the NHS, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and local councils today briefed the London Assembly on how their response to a current measles outbreak in north London.

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Embedding a research culture within healthcare organisations: Why and how?

09 March 2026

Many senior NHS leaders may fear that research activity will detract from the main business of improving health. However, writes Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire...