Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
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Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive
Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.
Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What's on her to-do list?
A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it's challenging but not "daunting."
Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
What in the World
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
Health PsychologyOct 20, 2026
The male athletes affected by REDs
BBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences with relative energy deficiency in sport.
Health PsychologyOct 19, 2026
The Ebola crisis is far outpacing the response, Congo's IRC director says
Health workers battling the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo are hindered by lack of data, budget cuts and a fearful community.
Health PsychologyOct 18, 2026
Dr Vishal Akula highlights mental health risks of online gaming, betting
Kanyakumari: Dr Vishal Akula, Professor and Head of Psychiatry at Government Medical College, Nizamabad, Telangana, delivered a talk on online gaming disorders, betting-related problems and smartphone ...
Health PsychologyOct 18, 2026
Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
Health PsychologyOct 18, 2026
Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay
The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.
Health PsychologyOct 18, 2026
Types of Major Mental Disorders
When hearing the term mental disorder, many people might first think of depression.However, there are a great many types of mental disorders, and both the way symptoms manifest and the suffering each ...
Health PsychologyOct 17, 2026
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
Health PsychologyOct 17, 2026
Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.
Health PsychologyOct 17, 2026
Online event offers support for menopause and pain
Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
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Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
School's plan to use toilet chaperones puts pupils at risk, says campaigner
Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Public health nurse talks about the moment she learned to ask for help
For StoryCorps, a public health nurse in Minnesota speaks with her college mentor about a moment when she almost gave up on her career aspirations.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Changing the conversation around mental health may reduce stigma
Throughout the class, Owenz challenged these common misconceptions about mental health. By the end, FIU psychology students were less likely to view people with mental illness as different from ...
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Same-day test 'saved her life'
The pioneering test offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Teen's death inspires mum's drive for earlier rare cancer diagnosis
Hannah York hopes new guidance will help doctors spot signs of soft tissue sarcomas sooner.
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
Health PsychologyOct 16, 2026
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
Health PsychologyOct 15, 2026
Hit a midlife wall? This test identifies your strengths and what matters to you
As part of her new podcast and newsletter Your Turn with Allison Aubrey, NPR's Allison Aubrey went in search of tools to help navigate midlife — starting with this survey to rank one's character strengths.
Health PsychologyOct 15, 2026
No money for new emergency department, says minister
Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it.