Category : Health Policy


High Court Allows Embryo Storage After Consent Deadline Missed

More than a dozen fertility patients have secured a High Court victory permitting embryos, eggs, and sperm to remain in storage despite missed consent renewal deadlines, with the judge emphasizing that parenthood should not be lost 'by the ticking of a cl

Health Star Ratings Mandatory After Long Fight

State and federal ministers have agreed to make health star labels mandatory on packaged foods, but legislation will take a year to draft. The move follows a 13-year struggle against food industry lobbying.

Jesy Nelson's SMA Petition Reaches 100k, Set for MP Debate

Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson cried tears of joy as her campaign for newborn spinal muscular atrophy screening reached 100,000 signatures, forcing a parliamentary debate after her twins were diagnosed with the rare genetic condition.

England to Ban Vaping in Cars with Children

The UK government plans to ban vaping and heated tobacco in cars carrying under-18s, citing rising evidence of health risks from secondhand vapour. The move is part of a broader bill targeting smoking and e-cigarettes in public spaces.

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