Fruit-flavoured e-cigarettes are not significantly more effective at helping smokers quit than their tobacco-flavoured counterparts, according to a newly released internal memo from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a…
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James Whitfield
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James Whitfield is the Editor-in-Chief of Health News Daily, bringing over 15 years of experience in health journalism. A former health correspondent for regional UK publications, James oversees editorial policy, standards and final approval of all published content. He specialises in NHS policy, healthcare reform and the political decisions that shape the UK's health system. James is committed to delivering accurate, transparent and trustworthy health reporting for UK readers.
· 15+ years in health journalism, former regional health correspondent, newsroom editorial leadership
· NHS funding and workforce planning, waiting list policy, primary care access, GP and dentistry shortages, Continuing Healthcare assessments, health legislation and DHSC decisions
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Doctors and the NHS could be sued for medical negligence over mistakes made by artificial intelligence tools used in diagnosing patients and suggesting their treatment, ministers are being warned. Under…
Jewish staff face routine ostracism in the NHS, a new report reveals, prompting the government to accept all 36 recommendations from an independent review that includes a proposed ban on…