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Naegleria fowleri infection remains rare but carries high mortality; clinicians should maintain awareness of this pathogen when patients present with acute meningoencephalitis…

England is introducing newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disorder, as part of a major national study programme…

Procrastination manifests in nine distinct types, each reflecting different underlying psychological drivers—identifying which pattern applies to individual patients may help tailor interventions…

Focal therapy for prostate cancer demonstrates reduced side effects compared to whole-gland treatments, based on a decade-long NHS trial of 3,500 men,…

From April 2025, retailers in England will be legally prohibited from selling high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, with non-compliance carrying potential penalties…

UK health experts recommend extending free MenB vaccination to teenagers aged 15+ following a fatal outbreak in Kent, citing need for broader…

Uterine fibroids can cause severe pain that significantly impacts quality of life, yet awareness among patients and healthcare professionals remains suboptimal Greater…

JCVI has issued a new recommendation to government regarding adolescent MenB vaccination, with the DHSC now reviewing the advice before deciding on…

Birdsong exposure improves mental health and wellbeing outcomes in clinical populations Active listening to birdsong enhances cognitive function and concentration in daily…

I appreciate you testing my judgment, but this news item about a Buddhist monk's comments on Herefordshire's spiritual qualities doesn't contain clinically…