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Early flu rise threatens lengthy NHS winter
The UK is seeing an unusually early and sharp rise in flu cases, prompting concerns that the NHS could face a prolonged winter of increased illness and demand.
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Online GP Consultations Rise Across England
New figures from NHS England show a large increase in patients using online routes to contact their GP.
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NHS trials 15-minute blood test for children
The NHS is trialling a rapid 15-minute blood test aimed at speeding diagnosis of potentially life‑threatening infections in children this winter.
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Unused Period Products and Mold: What Experts Say
Social media posts showing sealed, unused sanitary pads held up to light with dark, splotchy areas have raised concerns that unused period products may be contaminated with mold.
Policy
ACA Open Enrollment 2026: Higher Costs and Fewer Protections
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans runs November 1 through January 15, 2026. Experts urge consumers to review options carefully: monthly premiums, out-of-pocket costs…
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Nearly One in Four Americans Lives with Mental Illness
A new Mental Health America report, State of Mental Health in America 2025, finds nearly a quarter of U.S.
Policy
Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: What You Need to Know
Open enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. This annual window lets people 65 and older enroll in Medicare or change their current coverage, including…