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"Ballooning" NHS England waiting times and delays getting emergency treatment are costing lives, according to a critical government-commissioned report on the service.more

The number of people in Scotland whose death was caused by alcohol remains at a high level, with the largest number of deaths in 15 years. The latest figures from National Records of Scotland, (NRS) show 1,277 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2023.more

The government’s plan to tackle the hospital backlog in England will fail without a fundamental reform in how services work, health leaders say. Labour aims to increase the number of appointments and operations done each week by 40,000, to help hit the 18-week waiting time target.more

US health officials have confirmed a human case of bird flu in a patient that had no immediately known animal exposure. The patient, in the state of Missouri, was treated in hospital and has since recovered, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.more

Health charities call for taxes on salty products and bans on junk food sponsorship of sport to help cut deaths from heart disease, writes "The Guardian".more

LSE report suggests chancellor should downgrade projects such as Lower Thames Crossing in favour of services, writes "The Guardian".more

Pain is the most common and serious symptom reported by people with long Covid, according to a study by University College London. The latest publication by scientists there describes the results of an analysis of data collected from more than 1,000 British adults.more

People in the UK are being urged to eat less ham, bacon and cheese in order to reduce their salt intake and in turn their risk of having a heart attack or stroke.more

A vaccination programme to protect newborn babies and older people against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being rolled out in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Monday, following a similar scheme in Scotland.more

Austria was entitled to punish a doctor who publicly proclaimed the ineffectiveness of vaccinations and doubted the existence of viruses, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled on Tuesday. The Austrian doctor was given a suspended fine of 2,000 euros.more

More 15-year-olds are reporting low life satisfaction in the UK than anywhere else in Europe, amid what experts are describing as a “happiness recession” for British teenagers.more

More than 130,000 people across England will benefit from workplace health checks being trialled to help protect people from preventable diseases, the government has said.more

Health agency warns of surge in cases of potentially serious disease as MMR vaccination uptake falls below 95%.more

Smokers may not be able to enjoy a cigarette on pavements next to outdoor restaurants or clubs under new measures.more

London has been ranked second only to Hong Kong in a global study of cities’ efforts to prevent and treat heart disease. The UK capital was praised by the World Heart Federation (WHF) in its ‘City Heartbeat Index’ for pursuing policies like the Ultra low emission zone (Ulez), banning junk food adverts on the Tube, and greatly expanding its cycle lane network. more

England's blood donor service has warned blood stocks are still in short supply as it launches a fresh appeal for donors, external. Supplies of blood have improved since an "amber alert" in July but there is still a risk that the care of hospital patients could be impacted, officials said.more

Care homes struggling to find staff following changes to the immigration system that will not be reviewed by the new Labour Government.more

People in crisis with mental health problems can now access services through NHS 111, giving them another way to get urgent help. It makes the NHS in England one of the first countries to offer such a support service for mental health issues, as well as for physical problems.more

In three years' time, another coronavirus with pandemic potential may emerge. In Poland, however, the threat is not being thought of, and state institutions are not learning from the mistakes made during COVID-19, emphasises today's issue of ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’.more

U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus strains- and hopefully whatever variants cause trouble this winter, too.more

The number of people who died due to drug misuse in Scotland has risen sharply. National Records of Scotland (NRS) data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - up 121 on the previous 12 months, which represents a 12% increase.more

An analysis of the documentation of 12 health resorts showed that none of them actually met all the requirements regarding air quality, and yet the Minister of Health confirmed their status without any reservations - reported the Supreme Audit Office (NIK).more

The latest Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) report identified Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana as the main monkeypox risk zones today, with 44 confirmed cases and one death.more

The published report shows that almost 77% of Poles cannot say what the colored stripes on toothpaste tubes mean. In addition, over 15% do not remember what they actually mean. And only nearly 8% of Poles believe that they understand their importance. According to experts, the latter may have and – even worse – spread false information on this issue.more

The inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun know very well how to take care of their well-being. According to new research, the Japanese can boast not only the highest longevity rate, but also impeccable physical fitness. Singapore and Switzerland are also on the podium of the "healthiest" countries in the world.more