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How misinformation is ‘reversing decades of progress’

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The Independent UK

Health misinformation on social media could lead to a ‘sicker UK’, experts warn

Experts at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are calling for universities, health organisations, charities to join a new network aimed at fighting misinformation

The Independent UK

Major study uncovers health risks of vaping for young people

The study found that children who vape are three times more likely to go on to become smokers

The Independent UK

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Largest study on youth vaping suggests it is a gateway to smoking

Experts also found a link to certain breathing problems.

The Independent UK

Experts’ warning over ‘slow’ progress in cancer survival rates

The study, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by Cancer Research UK, analysed long-term trends in the cancer survival index (CSI)

The Independent UK

Speed of improvement in cancer survival rates ‘slowing’, say experts

The Government launched a call for evidence to help shape a national cancer plan earlier this year.

Evening Standard

Almost three quarters of people ignore calorie labels when ordering takeaways – poll

77% of people didn’t even realise that any calorie information was available during their most recent online takeaway purchase

The Independent UK

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Calorie labels rarely influence takeaway choices, survey suggests

A survey of adults in England found the majority did not notice any calorie information during their most recent online takeaway purchase.

Evening Standard

Heatwaves likely caused 263 more deaths in London, scientists estimate - as soaring temperatures trigger week-long health alert

Stark estimate of heatwave deaths in London comes as week-long yellow heat health alert kicks in at 10am on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Climate change blamed as deaths during recent heatwaves tripled

Human-driven global warming was responsible for around 65 per cent of deaths across 12 European cities, studies say

The Independent UK

Current heatwave ‘likely to kill almost 600 people in England and Wales’

Surge in deaths would not be occurring without human-caused global heating, scientists say as analysis published

The Guardian - UK

Warning nearly 600 people could die during 34C heatwave

An amber heat-health alert warns vulnerable people of the health risks, including ‘a rise in deaths’

The Independent UK

Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

Experts used real-time rapid analysis of the UK’s soaring temperatures to estimate excess mortality.

The Independent UK

UK ‘the sick person of the wealthy world’ amid increase in deaths from drugs and violence

While mortality from cancer has decreased, deaths from accidents and poisonings have risen, research finds

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The Guardian - UK

‘Concerning’ lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts

Exclusive: doctors and patients forced to make decisions in ‘vacuum of evidence’ as women under-represented in data

The Independent UK

SUVs like Range Rovers cause more pedestrian deaths than standard cars, study finds

The danger of SUVs to children is over 80 per cent higher than normal cars

The Independent UK

SUVs are more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars – study

Researchers gathered data from more than 680,000 road collisions over the past 35 years.

The Independent UK

Major differences in pharmacies’ antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

Analysis found the antibiotic supply rate from pharmacies in England was 72.7%, compared to 29.9% in Wales.

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The National (Scotland)

Labour 'allowing racist enslavement of care workers', says top trade union

THE Home Office is presiding over the “racist enslavement” of care workers, a top trade union has warned.

Latin Times

Israel Has Killed Thousands More Palestinians in Gaza Than Previously Reported: Study

The number of "traumatic injury deaths" in Gaza since October 2023, which does not include deaths caused by disruption to health care, insufficient food, clean water and sanitation, and disease outbreaks, is closer to 70,000, according to a new study.

The Guardian - UK

X-rays show shrapnel and bullets buried in children caught in Sudan war

Images released by MSF doctors highlight impact of conflict in the country, with medical supplies and aid unable to reach people due to fighting

The Independent UK

Industry-backed apps designed to cut drinking ‘mislead users’, researchers warn

The use of features which aim to manipulate and influence consumers for their own interests was uncovered.

The Guardian - UK

NHS faces ‘tipping point’ in England where most appointments will not be with GPs

Rapidly falling number of family doctors will harm ‘continuity and quality’ of care according to new research

The Conversation

UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

TechRadar

Electric and hybrid cars are more likely to hit pedestrians, according to a new report

A recent study has concluded that electric and hybrid vehicles are twice as likely to be involved in collision with pedestrians.

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