Women say contraceptive jab complications ‘life-changing’ at MSP meeting Pfizer’s Depo-Provera has been previously linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour. Evening Standard · Jun 24
What is Martha’s Rule? Scheme rolled out after shocking NHS Trust maternity failures A report found 520 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or death The Independent UK · Jun 24
Hundreds of babies and mothers died or were harmed at Nottingham NHS hospitals, damning review finds More than 500 cases of potentially avoidable harm uncovered by the inquiry with chair Donna Ockenden urging victims’ voices to be a ‘catalyst for lasting national change’ The Independent UK · Jun 24
More than 500 mothers and babies ‘died or suffered potentially avoidable harm’ Over 2,500 families and more than 800 members of staff have contributed to the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS. Evening Standard · Jun 24
Discrimination en santé : quand la langue devient un obstacle aux soins La communication entre un patient et son médecin est essentielle à une bonne prise en charge. Quand on ne parle pas la langue du pays, l’accès aux soins et aux services de santé peut s’avérer difficile. De plus, les incompréhensions peuvent entrainer une mauvaise observance des traitements, mais aussi des… Radio France Internationale (Français) · Jun 24
Trump’s psychedelic whisperer and his mission to heal Britain Bryan Hubbard believes a substance far more intense than mushrooms can save lives. Mattha Busby meets him Evening Standard · Jun 24
‘I was told I was being dramatic during labour. Now my child cannot walk or talk’ A report published into a maternity scandal at Nottingham hospitals, first uncovered by The Independent, outlines how failures at every level contributed to families suffering harm The Independent UK · Jun 24
Blocked COVID vaccine report finally emerges as critics demand answers A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has finally been published after being blocked from a government health journal The Independent UK · Jun 24
Your Dog Could Die in This Heat: Eight Ways to Keep Pets Safe as Europe Bakes With Europe facing a record-breaking heatwave, the British Veterinary Association advises pet owners to take precautions against heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. Follow these eight safety tips to protect your pets. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Forget crunches—these three exercises will strengthen your deep core without weights And each can be progressed as your core gets stronger Fit & Well · Jun 24
Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases. AAP · Jun 24
The Pilates magic circle is this instructor’s favorite piece of equipment—here’s why she loves it and three exercises to try This unassuming piece of equipment can help you work the right muscles Fit & Well · Jun 24
Leslie Smith on Building Sustainable Support Systems for Cancer Patients and Families Across America Behind every patient are family members, caregivers, employers, friends, and communities whose lives are also affected by treatment, recovery, uncertainty, and loss. According to Leslie Smith, co-founder of Anchors, those broader support needs often receive less attention despite playing an important role throughout the cancer journey. Medical Daily · Jun 24
How The Independent exposed the Nottingham maternity scandal The Nottingham maternity scandal inquiry covered around 2,500 cases and is the largest maternity review in NHS history The Independent UK · Jun 23
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Nottingham maternity inquiry: Largest-ever review to reveal how failings led to babies’ deaths The review, led by Donna Ockenden, will be published on Wednesday
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Most ‘add-on’ IVF treatments offer ‘false hope’ and do not improve fertility, study says Researchers found that the ‘add-ons’ either had no effect on fertility, inconclusive results or a small but uncertain benefit for a handful of procedures
AAP · Jun 23 Pricey IVF add-ons fail to improve pregnancy odds Most expensive IVF "add-ons" either have no fertility benefit or lack evidence that they work, according to Australian research.
AAP · Jun 23 As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 23 'It's not getting better': leading risk factor revealed for ill health and death Almost 70 per cent of adults in Hunter New England are overweight or obese.
The Independent UK · Jun 23 How quickly you fall asleep can give vital clues to your health Some 25 to 30 million Americans are living with insomnia
Fit & Well · Jun 23 If I wanted to improve my sleep during menopause, I’d eat these eight magnesium-rich foods on repeat I started with supplements, but a dietitian says most people can improve their magnesium status with food instead
Medical Daily · Jun 23 Ozempic May Be Reducing Violent Crime in America and a New Peer-Reviewed Study Has the Data to Prove It A Rutgers study in Criminology found GLP-1 drugs weakened the impulsivity-violence link by 62% and the alcohol-violence link by 52% among current users.
Medical Daily · Jun 23 2026 Wildfire Smoke Has Already Hit 12 States, and Researchers Link PM2.5 Exposure to Pregnancy and Heart Risks 2026 wildfire season burned 2.4M acres by June — double the 10-year average. Smoke linked to preterm birth, autism risk, and CVD deaths across 30+ states.
Medical Daily · Jun 23 Research Confirms Traffic Noise Raises Cardiovascular Disease Risk by 7.5 Percent in Neighborhoods Near Roads A 2026 prospective cohort study links every major road noise increase to a 7.5% higher CVD risk. About 90% of NYC residents exceed EPA noise safety guidelines.
Medical Daily · Jun 23 A Flea-Borne Disease You Have Never Heard of Is Killing People in Texas ICUs and Doctors Just Warned the Public A June 2026 CDC EID study found 149 murine typhus cases in Galveston TX from 2019–2023, with 28% requiring ICU care and 2 deaths from multiorgan failure.