Health & Wellbeing
- The Guardian
Record 420,000 children a month in England treated for mental health problems
Experts say many others are denied help, and ‘relentless’ rise in demand could overwhelm NHS
- The Guardian
Why I left the UK’s broken children and young people’s mental health service
Dr Lubna Karim, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, says the plight of British youngsters now reminds her of when she worked in a Romanian orphanage
- The Guardian
Evidence of UK’s child mental health crisis is stark and compelling
Analysis: addressing the sobering reality is a challenge for ministers, the NHS and society as a whole
- The Guardian
Does turmeric’s reputation translate into real health benefits?
Clinical trials show that curcumin, present in the spice, may help fight osteoarthritis and other diseases, but there’s a catch – bioavailability, or how to get it into the blood
- The Guardian
Monkeypox could significantly disrupt UK sexual health services, expert says
President of British Association for Sexual Health and HIV says infection could have ‘massive impact’ as staff are forced to isolate
- Evening Standard
Monkeypox: Disease could have ‘massive impact’ on sexual health services, doctor warns
The disease, first found in monkeys, can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact – including sexual intercourse
Evening StandardManchester Arena attack: Bereaved stepfather shocked by mental health aftercare
Dr Stuart Murray, whose stepson Martyn Hett was killed in the bombing five years ago, recalled screaming in his car after struggling to access help.
- Evening Standard
Monkeypox: WHO emergency meeting amid ‘largest outbreak ever’ of disease in Europe
The World Health Organization was due to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the monkeypox outbreak after more than 100 cases were confirmed or suspected in Europe. In what Germany described as the largest outbreak in Europe ever, cases have been reported in at least eight European countries – Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom - as well as the United States, Canada and Australia. It comes after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed on Friday the number of cases in the country had more than doubled from the last count - with the discovery of 11 new cases. Most of the cases are being described as mild.
- Evening Standard
Payouts for bereavement, illness and injury claims reach £18.6m per day
A record £6.8 billion was paid out in individual and group life insurance, income protection and critical illness claims in 2021.
- The Guardian
UK universities urged to boost mental health support after student death
Office for Students calls for effective support services after Bristol University found guilty of failings over Natasha Abrahart’s suicide
- Evening Standard
Hepatitis cases in children rises to 197, says the UK Health Security Agency
Health officials are still trying to identify the cause of the increase in the severe liver condition
- The Guardian
Adventurous play boosts children’s mental health, study finds
Research comes as one of Europe’s biggest indoor play centres is set to open in Wetherby, Yorkshire
- Yahoo Life UK
Most Brits consuming double the recommended sugar daily limit
The not-so-sweet truth: How much sugar are you really eating everyday?
- The Telegraph
Children’s hepatitis cases ‘have peaked’ as doctors study genetic link to disease
The mystery outbreak of hepatitis among children has peaked, experts believe, but those affected will have their DNA sequenced to find out if there is a genetic link to the condition.
- Yahoo Life UK
Eating cranberries could prevent dementia and improve memory, study finds
All it takes is eating a cupful of cranberries everyday to potentially prevent dementia, and other health benefits.
- Yahoo Life UK
Why men are more prone to sunburn than women
Data shows man are most at risk of - and dying from - skin cancer.
- Yahoo Life UK
Rebel Wilson's real reason for weight loss: 'I thought of a future child's needs'
Rebel Wilson wasn't driven to lose weight to be a certain size, but to be as healthy as she could for another goal of hers.
- The Telegraph
Transport ban on research mice halts scientific studies into ‘devastating diseases’
At least 40 scientific studies into “devastating diseases” including cancer and diabetes are at risk in the Canary Islands, as airlines have refused to transport the mice needed for research.
- HuffPost UK
How Do You Navigate A Break Up When Someone Has Mental Health Issues?
This is how to support an ex while honouring your own needs.
- Evening Standard
Pupils to complete mental health ‘check-ins’
The programme hopes to reduce teenage suicide risk through an early warning system for high-risk pupils.
- Yahoo Life UK
What types of dementia are there? Signs and symptoms to see your GP about
From Alzheimer's disease to Vascular dementia, knowing the signs and symptoms of the condition can help people get the diagnosis and care they need.
- The Guardian
New Order singer criticises ‘ludicrous’ NHS mental health waiting lists
People in crisis can’t wait 18 months, says Bernard Sumner at suicide prevention event in parliament
- The Telegraph
Parents will not automatically be told if children are suicidal under schools mental health scheme
Parents will not be automatically informed if their children are assessed as being suicidal under a new government-backed scheme being rolled out in schools from Thursday.
- HuffPost UK
Labour MP Speaks About Friend's Suicide In Bid To Improve Mental Health Services
Kerry McCarthy says more needs to be done to help those currently being let down by the system.
- Evening Standard
NHS likely to miss its target on cancer, health chief warns
The national target is for at least 85% of patients to start their first treatment for cancer within two months (62 days) of an urgent GP referral.
- Yahoo Life UK
Condoms launched at garden centres after rise in STIs in over 65s
A range of horticultural gardening-themed condoms have been launched to encourage older Brits to practice safe sex, following a rise in STIs in the over 65s.