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BBC Health Oncology
Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
Melanoma incidence in the UK has exceeded 20,000 cases annually, representing a new record high and indicating an important epidemiological shift in…
21 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
Biological sex must be the basis for toilet and changing room access in public spaces, following recent Supreme Court guidance with implications…
21 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?
There is limited robust evidence supporting the practice of eating local yoghurt upon arrival in a new destination as a preventative measure…
21 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
‘I used to be the shy kid’
To write accurate clinical takeaways for UK doctors, I would need: An actual health news article with medical/clinical content
21 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
Gonorrhoea and syphilis have reached record prevalence across Europe, driven by increased transmission and inadequate testing coverage in many regions Prevention and…
21 May 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Infectious Disease
UKHSA and partners publish first One Health annual Vector-Borne Disease surveillance report
Lyme disease remains the predominant vector-borne disease in England, requiring continued awareness among clinicians for early diagnosis and treatment UKHSA has established…
21 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Respiratory / COPD / Asthma
Why illegal children’s homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
Councils are circumventing regulations by continuing to fund placements in unregistered children's homes despite legal prohibitions, creating significant safeguarding risks for vulnerable…
20 May 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster
A cluster of meningitis B cases has been identified in Reading, with at least four confirmed cases requiring enhanced surveillance and public…
20 May 2026 View brief →
⚠️ Safety Alert
MHRA Respiratory / COPD / Asthma
Amiodarone: reminder of risks of treatment and need for patient monitoring and supervision
Amiodarone carries serious risks of pulmonary, hepatic, and thyroid toxicity requiring baseline assessment and regular monitoring throughout treatment Patients on amiodarone require…
20 May 2026 View brief →
⚠️ Safety Alert
MHRA Respiratory / COPD / Asthma
Amiodarone: reminder of risks of treatment and need for patient monitoring and supervision
Amiodarone carries serious risks of pulmonary, hepatic, and thyroid toxicity requiring regular patient monitoring and supervision throughout treatment Healthcare professionals must ensure…
20 May 2026 View brief →