Health Alert System Aims To Cut Heatwave Deaths
A new alert system will warn the public when high temperatures could damage their health this summer in England. Run by the... Read More
Vaping: Government Plans Underage Crackdown
A loophole allowing retailers to give free vape samples to children is set to be closed under government plans to curb their... Read More
First UK Death Linked To ‘Zombie’ Drug Xylazine
The death of a 43-year-old man is the first in the UK to be linked to the “zombie” drug xylazine, which is... Read More
Plant-Based Diets Good For The Heart
Giving plants the starring role in your diet is good for heart health, a review of four decades of data shows. Researchers... Read More
Labour Proposes New NHS Targets On Reducing Deaths
Sir Keir Starmer is to propose introducing new NHS targets on cutting deaths in England from heart disease, strokes and suicide. A... Read More
Long-Term Sick: How Record Number Changes UK Economy
“I was very independent. I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Now I need help washing my hair,” says Flic, who contracted long Covid whilst... Read More
What Is The Gender Pay Gap Where You Work?
With eight out of ten firms still paying their male employees more than women, little progress has been made in closing the gender... Read More
Rare Tick Disease Found In England – Health Officials
A virus carried by ticks, which is common in many parts of the world, is now present in the UK, and health... Read More
UK Cosmetic Procedure Numbers Recover After Covid
The number of cosmetic procedures taking place in the UK has continued to increase following the pandemic, according to the British Association... Read More
Polio Vaccine Catch-Up Push To Launch In London
London primary school pupils not fully vaccinated against polio are to be offered catch-up jabs after Easter. The disease, common in the... Read More
