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One in three parents wrongly believe children always need ear infection antibiotics

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

Over a third (36%) of parents surveyed incorrectly assumed children always need antibiotics for ear infections, according to new research from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

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Three in five pregnant women say midwives most trusted source on vaccination

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

Three in five (60%) women think midwives and other healthcare professionals are the most important reason for taking vaccinations, according to a new survey.

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Call for national eating disorder health register

By Lee Peart 11 March 2026

Leading mental health charities, MPs and clinicians have called for a national strategy for eating disorders.

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Consultant-led weight management service launches in London

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Medical and aesthetic skin health, Dr Haus Dermatology, has launched a consultant-led medical weight management service in London.

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Weight-loss jab behaviour change initiative launched

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Dr Nikita Rowley, course director for sport and exercise psychology at Coventry University and her students are collaborating with Everyone Health and Collabor8well on embedding behaviour change in...

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Call for faster NHS roll out of weight loss drugs

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

The NHS is facing calls for the faster roll out of weight loss drugs as the soaring private market poses health risks to consumers.

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Combating disinformation

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Speaking during the Nuffield Summit 2026, chief medical officer for England, Sir Chris Whitty, discussed why people peddle healthcare mis- and disinformation

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BREAKING NEWS: Health leaders brief London Assembly on measles outbreak response

By Lee Peart 09 March 2026

Health leaders from the NHS, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and local councils today briefed the London Assembly on how their response to a current measles outbreak in north London.

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Embedding a research culture within healthcare organisations: Why and how?

By Lee Peart 09 March 2026

Many senior NHS leaders may fear that research activity will detract from the main business of improving health. However, writes Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire...

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Place and work status have significant impact on health, analysis finds

By Lee Peart 09 March 2026

Place and work status have a significant impact on people’s health, according to new analysis by The Health Foundation.

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Clinical trial aims to better protect babies from RSV

By Lee Peart 06 March 2026

A new international research effort is underway to find the best ways to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common infection of the nose, throat and lungs that can cause serio...