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BBC Health Mental Health / Psychiatry
‘I didn’t know how much I struggled with my autism at school’
Men are significantly underrepresented in mental health support services, with 70% of men delaying help-seeking, highlighting the need for improved male engagement…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
What is the cruise ship hantavirus and how does it spread?
Andes strain hantavirus confirmed in cruise ship passengers; this strain is notable for rare person-to-person transmission, unlike other hantavirus types which spread…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus?
Andes strain hantavirus has been identified in two passengers in South Africa, marking a notable geographical expansion of this pathogen beyond endemic…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Foreign Office ‘working urgently’ to help Britons on virus-hit cruise get home
I appreciate you sharing this, but this news item doesn't contain clinically relevant information for UK doctors. The story is about diplomatic…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
What are the benefits of vibration plates?
Key Takeaways on Vibration Plates Limited evidence for bone density and muscle gain: While some studies suggest vibration plate training may help…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Is water good for our brains?
Water and Brain Health: Key Clinical Takeaways Adequate hydration is essential for optimal brain function; dehydration impairs cognitive performance, concentration, and memory,…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
British, German and Dutch nationals have been evacuated from a virus-affected cruise ship operating off Cape Verde The Dutch foreign ministry coordinated…
06 May 2026 View brief →
NHS England Women's Health
Evaluation of how NHS public information supports decision-making about screening tests in pregnancy
NHS public information on antenatal screening requires improvement to adequately support informed decision-making, with current materials potentially insufficient for pregnant women to…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Mums’ choir leader ‘baffled’ by park fee structure
Park usage fee structures may inadvertently disadvantage health and wellbeing services; postnatal choir leaders report paying higher rates than commercial dog walking…
06 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Hantavirus outbreak confirmed on cruise ship: MV Hondius has an active hantavirus outbreak, with the vessel expected to reach the Canary Islands…
06 May 2026 View brief →