Summarize this content to 1000 words Getty ImagesGonorrhoea is the second most common bacterial STI in the UK (chlamydia is the most common)The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning about a small but significant rise in cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea. Most cases of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be treated quickly, but there's growing concern over strains that can't be dealt with so easily.Between June 2022 and May
Summarize this content to 1000 words Matt McBriarMatt McBriar said the surgery had gone wellMatt McBriar, one half of dance music duo Bicep, has announced he is receiving treatment for a “large and pretty rare” brain tumour.The Belfast-born producer posted about his condition on his Instagram account.He said a non-cancerous tumour had been found on his pituitary gland in his brain.He said he had surgery on 9 August, that it
Summarize this content to 1000 words Instagram/Bella HumphriesComedian Bella Humphries says her show is "very honest" and "a bit raw at times"Telling hilarious or embarrassing stories from your personal life is something many stand-up comedians do night after night on stage. But what about turning your periods into a laughing matter?That's what comedian Bella Humphries has done for her debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe, after being diagnosed with Premenstrual
Summarize this content to 1000 words About 1,000 senior doctors have written to the British Medical Association (BMA) saying they are “extremely disappointed” with the stance taken on gender services.The BMA has said it opposes a ban on puberty blocker treatments and wants the reforms following a recent official review to be put on hold, following a vote by members of its Council. But organisers of the letter say the
Summarize this content to 1000 words Yasmin Sharman has donated eggs three timesThe compensation that egg donors receive will rise for the first time in over a decade, but people should not donate purely for the money, the UK fertility regulator has warned.It is illegal to pay someone for their eggs in the UK but compensation is paid to cover expenses. This will rise from £750 to £986 on 1
Summarize this content to 1000 words Kirthana BalachandranKirthana Balachandran was diagnosed when she was three months old and is now studying to be a doctorThe first therapy that uses gene-editing is to be offered on the NHS in a “revolutionary breakthrough” for patients.It will be used as a potential cure for the blood disorder beta thalassaemia.Stem cells which make blood will be extracted, reprogrammed to correct the condition and returned
Summarize this content to 1000 words Getty ImagesSix new regional centres created to support under 18s struggling with their gender identity will open over the next two years, NHS England has confirmed.They will join two existing clinics, as part of an overhaul of gender services for children and young people.The emphasis will be on providing a more holistic approach, with a particular focus on supporting mental health and those with
Summarize this content to 1000 words BBCArtificial intelligence is being used to carry out administrative tasks to help reduce pressure on NHS staffAt a time when there are more than seven million patients on the NHS waiting list in England and around 100,000 staff vacancies, artificial intelligence could revolutionise the health service by improving patient care and freeing up staff time.Its uses are varied - from spotting risk factors in
Summarize this content to 1000 words Tens of thousands of women who have gone through the menopause might benefit from a new bone-strengthening drug, says the medicines watchdog National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Abaloparatide can protect against the bone-thinning condition called osteoporosis, which causes a high risk of broken bones in older age. It will become available on the NHS in England within the next three months,
Summarize this content to 1000 words Getty ImagesThe soups and shakes contain the right balance of nutrientsPeople can reverse their type 2 diabetes by going on a strict 900-calorie-a-day liquid diet offered by the NHS. Sticking to it may be challenging though, results suggest. Dieters must endure a few months of consuming only shakes, soups and meal-replacement bars, before healthy solid foods can be gradually reintroduced.Of many thousands invited, 940
