Unregulated scans risk dangerous misdiagnosis
A Kerry man with locked-in syndrome has filed a lawsuit over a disputed brain scan at a local hospital, raising serious questions about medical negligence and patient care standards in Ireland.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Laboratory tests revealed BPA in some baby dummies from major brands, despite “BPA-free” labels, posing risks to children’s development and health. As reported by The Guardian, three major European baby dummies have tested positive for a chemical
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nearly 300,000 people protested against NHS drug price rises as the UK government faces pressure from the US over soaring medicine costs. As reported by The Independent, about 300,000 people have protested proposed changes to NHS drug
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn UK weight-loss jabs provide only temporary relief from obesity, urging the need for long-term support and healthy lifestyle changes. As reported by The Telegraph, health experts said weight-loss jabs are no quick remedy for tackling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Research finds gut and mouth bacteria shifts in Parkinson’s may predict dementia risk, raising hopes for early detection and targeted therapies. As reported by The Independent, a new study links changes in mouth and gut microbes to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A study finds E. coli’s colibactin toxin may raise bowel cancer cases in 25‑49-year-olds, highlighting a potential early-life trigger for the disease. As reported by The Independent, researchers suggest a possible link between an E. coli toxin and increasing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – English GPs warn new digital booking could harm patient care, urging ministers to act quickly to prevent system overload. As reported by The Guardian, GPs across England raised concerns over government online booking, warning a surge in
One of the most significant public health systems in the world is the National Health Service (NHS), and it does not exist as a single, unified system across the United Kingdom. Each nation has its own system with different structures, funding mechanisms,