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Brexit Changed the UK Health Care Workforce but Did Little to Ease Doctor Shortages

24 August 2026

The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union (EU) was associated with major shifts in health care worker migration and worsening physician shortages in England, according to a new study published in JAMA Health…

Why Keeping a Doctor Is Becoming Harder

2 August 2026

If it feels harder to keep the same doctor, you are not imagining it. Across many healthcare systems, retirements, burnout…

New Analysis in Nature Reviews Microbiology Examines the Impact of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases

21 July 2026

Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology.…

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Brain Health

Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Challenges Conventional Understanding of Risk Factors

13 October 2026

For years, high blood pressure and high cholesterol have been recognised as important risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. But new research suggests that people who develop the disease before age 65 may follow a different…

Menopause May Leave Clues That Predict Future Dementia Risk

2 October 2026

Menopause is often associated with hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog and sleep problems, suggesting that the transition affects not only…

New research challenges traditional view of the human brain as a single organ

22 September 2026

For centuries, scientists have viewed the brain as a single, unified organ. But new Stanford Medicine-led research suggests that the…

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Public Health

Afterschool Intervention Shows Promise in Tackling Childhood Weight Concerns

12 October 2026

Could swapping sugary drinks for water help children maintain a healthier weight? A new study suggests that one simple change in drinking habits, supported by an engaging after-school programme, could make a meaningful difference. Researchers…

Paid to Vape: Researchers Raise Concerns About the Risks

1 October 2026

Vaping products are becoming smarter – and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now offer cryptocurrency and other incentives linked…

Millions May Be Living with High Blood Pressure Without Knowing It

27 September 2026

Researchers from Oxford Population Health have found that high blood pressure remains widely undetected, untreated or inadequately controlled in England.…

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Health and Medicine

Study Finds Pharmaceutical Industry Incentives May Lead to Inappropriate Prescribing

15 October 2026

Could a free lunch or a consulting payment influence which medications a doctor prescribes? A major international review suggests that financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals may affect prescribing decisions, potentially leading to…