Every extra walk to school, kickabout in the park or trip to the shops could be doing more for teenage mental health than first thought, according to new research tracking thousands of adolescents in the US.

Katharine Lee and colleagues argue that digital menstrual tracking and cycle syncing pose risks to health as well as privacy and call for greater scrutiny of apps Digital menstrual tracking and cycle...

a joint initiative of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC)—a joint initiative of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)—has published two sets of guidelines for treating sepsis in adults and children, drawing on a significant body of new clinical evidence since the previous editions.

Studies may include both sexes yet leave differences unexplored. That gap becomes more consequential when old evidence helps train medical AI.

Viewing appearance-focussed social media (e.g., thinspiration, fitspiration, body positivity) is associated with increased self-objectification in women. However, it is unclear how increases in…

Paediatric obesity remains one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. In England, the National Child Measurement Programme 2024–25 report found that 10·5% of children aged 4–5 y...

Almost £10 million will be invested in 45 communities across England to improve access to healthy, affordable food in areas with the highest levels of deprivation

Risks and benefits associated with waterbirths were analysed in a study of more than 73,000 women who used a birthing pool.

How to calculate the dosage and infusion rate for administration of intravenous medicines

Women who accidentally become pregnant while taking a GLP-1 treatment for diabetes or weight loss are not at increased risk of miscarriage or other complications of pregnancy, according to new researc...

The terms of reference for the investigation into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have been published.

Health Foundation Poor health is an increasingly important issue for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). In 2025, 44% of 16–24-year-olds in the NEET category reported a work-limiting health condition, up from 26% a decade earlier. Drawing on consultation with young people with lived experience alongside insights from policy, delivery and academic experts, this briefing sets out how government can better support young people facing health barriers to manage their health and remain in, or return to, work and education.

This independent research was commissioned by theMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. The research had five objectives: To map the different user journeys that exist to access medicines. To understand how individuals currently engage with health information relating to medicines. To understand how individuals currently engage with the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL). To understand what factors influence an individual’s access and engagement with a PIL. To understand the best way to highlight additional safety warnings within a PIL. The_Role_of_Patient_Information_Leaflets_in_Meeting_the_Information_Needs_of_Patients_-_Final_Report_BRAND.pdf

Self-awareness in nurse leadership and its relationship with emotional intelligence and reflective practice

Find out more about an investigation that is underway involving three nurses who may have unlawfully viewed a dead teenager's records.

Sleep problems in adolescents may reflect circadian delay rather than insomnia. Explore research on teenage sleep, puberty, school schedules, and daytime impairment.

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Reading for pleasure – from tucking into a Jane Austen classic to devouring a Heartstopper graphic novel – is linked to better mental health, greater empathy and a lower risk of dementia.

This study explored how irritability in children and youth changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health. Results showed a gradual decline in irritability, with factors like ag...

Download the Five X More report exploring Black women’s mental health during pregnancy and after birth, including experiences of support, care and access.

The first official government data on health visitors published in a decade has confirmed a concerning decline in the workforce. Read more.

MHRA - 10 September 2026 These reports contain the recommendations made by the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare. The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare was established to advise government on a future regulatory framework for AI in healthcare. In doing so, it is considering not only the regulation of safe and effective software and AI-enabled medical devices but also wider issues such as accountability, transparency, clinical practice, organisational governance and system-wide level assurance.

 The Society and College of Radiographers The standards set out the quality statements, outcome measures and supporting guidance that underpin the QSI Quality Mark. Each standard includes suggestions, notes and links to additional resources to help services understand what good quality looks like in practice. Developed through an extensive review process and consultation with stakeholders across the imaging community, the updated standards reflect the changing needs of imaging services whilst continuing to support high-quality, patient-centred care.

Girls denied education today become women with poorer health, write Nadia Akseer and colleagues It’s been five years since the Taliban returned to power, and restrictions on Afghan girls and women h...

Department of Health and Social Care - 17 September 2026 Official statistics in development on healthy child programme activity, school nursing services and associated workforces in England in 2025. Children’s public health nursing: workforce and activity report, 2025

Thirlwall Inquiry Letter from Duncan Burton and Sarah-Jane Marsh on the Thirlwall Inquiry report and recommendations. The Thirlwall Inquiry has been set up to examine events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the trial, and subsequent convictions, of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby of murder and attempted murder of babies at the hospital. Thirlwall Inquiry report and recommendations Download Summary Report (PDF) Download Recommendations (PDF) The Report | The Thirlwall Inquiry

Bullying affects 1 in 3 children, increasing risks of anxiety, depression, school absence, and long-term mental health issues for victims, while bullies face higher chances of behavioural problems and...

Objective Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming clinical decision-making. However, patient perspectives on these technologies remain understudied in pediatric care. We investigated pa.....

The Commission’s report sets out the conditions needed to break the current cycle and deliver lasting productivity growth in the NHS.

Background The transition from childhood to adolescence is marked by significant developmental, social, and contextual changes that present practical challenges for the measurement of emerging menta...