Andy Stein, Author at Health Service Navigator

Group singing reduces postnatal depression symptoms for up to six months

Andy Stein 15 October 2025 No Comments

Specially designed singing classes have been found to be clinically effective at treating mums with postnatal depression, a major three-year study (Bind et al, 2025) – which was reported today…

Swinney says network of 15 walk-in GP centres will open ‘within the year’

Andy Stein 15 October 2025 No Comments

A network of walk-in GP centres will be opened across Scotland, the Scottish First Minister has announced, on Monday 13th October. Speaking at the SNP conference in Aberdeen, John Swinney…

New ‘unusual’ side effect of weight-loss drugs is becoming more common

Andy Stein 15 October 2025 No Comments

A new “unusual” side effect of weight-loss drugs is becoming more common, research has suggested. Weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) have soared in popularity. About one in…

Woman becomes longest survivor of heart/lung transplant (for 38 years)

Andy Stein 15 October 2025 No Comments

The UK’s longest-surviving heart and lung transplant recipient has described how she was given the “gift of a normal life”. Katie Mitchell had a combined heart and lung transplant 38…

New blood test detects chronic fatigue syndrome in 92% of cases

Andy Stein 8 October 2025 No Comments

New blood test detects chronic fatigue syndrome in 92% of cases Scientists at University of East Anglia’s (UEA) Norwich Medical School. have made a ‘breakthrough’ in the diagnosis of myalgic…

Donald Trump’s Health Concerns

Andy Stein 1 October 2025 No Comments

Donald Trump’s Health Concerns President Donald Trump remains in good health as speculation continues to circulate about Trump’s fitness. In September 2025, JD Vance said the president has “incredible energy” and health. He…

Streeting announces new 24h GP online booking system: GPs threaten to strike

Andy Stein 1 October 2025 No Comments

GPs cannot ‘cling on to outdated systems’ says Streeting The Health Secretary, We Streeting, said he will not back down on plans to modernise GP appointments despite strike threats yesterday…

COVID-19 cases rising again (due to Stratus variant with new symptom)

Andy Stein 28 September 2025 No Comments

The UKHSA updates COVID-19 data in the UK weekly. It currently shows about 2000 cases a week (and rising, see graph below), with upto 100 deaths (0.5% mortality). Latest comparison of UK COVID-19 cases…

Trump and RFK link paracetamol to autism

Andy Stein 22 September 2025 No Comments

President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s (RFK) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed today (22nd September 2025) a link between the the over-the-counter painkiller…

How Good is the NHS Hospital Near You? – New League Table (Worst and Best)

Andy Stein 9 September 2025 No Comments

Today, 9th September 2025, the government has published its new list of the best and worst performing NHS hospital trusts in England. League tables ranking the best and worst hospitals…

Author: Andy Stein

Group singing reduces postnatal depression symptoms for up to six months

Swinney says network of 15 walk-in GP centres will open ‘within the year’

New ‘unusual’ side effect of weight-loss drugs is becoming more common

Woman becomes longest survivor of heart/lung transplant (for 38 years)

New blood test detects chronic fatigue syndrome in 92% of cases

Donald Trump’s Health Concerns

Streeting announces new 24h GP online booking system: GPs threaten to strike

COVID-19 cases rising again (due to Stratus variant with new symptom)

Trump and RFK link paracetamol to autism

How Good is the NHS Hospital Near You? – New League Table (Worst and Best)

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