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BREAKING NEWS: Flu activity higher than last four years in September, warns UKHSA

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Flu activity was higher than the last four years in September, the UKHSA has warned.

CANCER CARE

Statistics reveals improved bowel and prostate cancer survival rates

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Earlier diagnosis and care improvements have resulted in improved bowel and cancer survival rates, new figures reveal.

WORKFORCE

UKHSA appoints chief medical advisor and chief scientific officer

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

The UKHSA has appointed Dr Gail Carson as chief medical advisor and Professor Robin May as permanent chief scientific officer (CSO).

PREVENTION

Smoking rate falls below one in 10 for first time

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

The rate of smoking has dropped below one in 10 for the first time in the UK, new statistics reveal.

CANCER RESEARCH

Scientists identify unexpected target for cancer drug

By Emily Whitehouse 07 October 2026

A cancer drug currently being tested in patients may not work in the way scientists originally thought, a new study suggests.

PREVENTION

Even small air pollution spikes raise asthma risk

By Paul Day 06 October 2026

Short-term increases in fine-particle air pollution may send more people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to emergency departments, according to a nationwide study in Sin...

PREVENTION

'Wake-up call' as 'concerning' increase in under 50s cancer revealed

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

Statistics revealing a sharp rise in cancer rates in the under 50s, including a more than tripling of prostate cancer, have been described as a ‘wake-up call’.

PREVENTION

Most young people with depression find antidepressants helpful

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Over half (58%) of young people find antidepressants helpful, according to to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL.

PREVENTION

EXCLUSIVE: 'They need politicians to advocate for them': former minister on the Babies Bill

By Emily Whitehouse 05 October 2026

Former minister of state for health and social care, Will Quince, speaks to us about the Babies Bill and why the first 1,001 days of a child's life should be protected in law.

HEALTH VISITORS

School nurse and health visitor numbers in steep decline

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

School nurse and health visitor numbers have fallen sharply in recent years, according to The King’s Fund.

INTEGRATED CARE

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Preventing a lost generation

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Head of work & health, Helen Bowles, shares how Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is working with local partners to prevent primary children from later becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training...