Sophie Mercer
Children, Skincare Trends and Social Media: Where the Real Risks Are
Complex skincare routines marketed to children can encourage unnecessary product use and irritation; simple care and age-appropriate advice are usually…
NHS Introduces Mirvetuximab for Some Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancers
The NHS is offering mirvetuximab soravtansine to eligible patients with FRα-positive, platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer.
NHS England Reports Improvement in 18-Week Waiting-Time Performance
NHS England reported that 65.3% of patients were waiting 18 weeks or less in March 2026, alongside a substantial fall…
PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer: Why the Trade-Offs Matter
PSA testing can detect prostate cancer earlier, but false positives, overdiagnosis and overtreatment are important reasons the UK has no…
Hair Loss and Vitamin Supplements: When They Help — and When They Do Not
Vitamin supplements may help hair shedding caused by a confirmed deficiency, but they are not a general treatment for hereditary…
What the 2026 MV Hondius Andes Virus Outbreak Taught Public Health
The 2026 MV Hondius outbreak involved Andes virus, a hantavirus capable of limited person-to-person spread. WHO later confirmed containment after…
Psychosis and Acute Mental Health Crisis: How to Respond Safely
Psychosis can involve delusions, hallucinations or disorganised thinking. Calm communication, safety and timely professional assessment matter more than confrontation.