UKHSA 48-hour warning to parents as children return to school
Parents are told to keep children with diarrhoea or vomiting home for 48 hours after symptoms end, as UKHSA issues back-to-school health advice.
Category : Health
Maternity units face closure risk amid recruitment crisis
A top NHS expert warns more maternity units could close as hospitals struggle to recruit staff, with smaller units facing the greatest risk.
WHO 'very high risk' Ebola warning: 48% fatality, no vaccine
WHO issued a 'very high risk' warning over a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo with 5,794 cases and 2,786 deaths, as no approved targeted vaccine exists.
Vinted buyer's kind message to seller who left personal note in journal
A woman was moved to tears after a Vinted buyer sent a kind message about a personal journal entry she had forgotten she wrote, touching on her mental health struggles.
ECT Study: Women Face Higher Memory Loss Risks
A new global survey reveals women receive ECT at higher rates than men and suffer more memory loss, prompting calls for reform in mental health care.
M9 crash: Seven-year-old released from hospital as sisters recover
The seven-year-old boy hurt in the M9 crash has been released from hospital, while his mother and aunts continue to recover, with hopes of discharge before September ends.
Race to raise £200k for boy, 5, to join US cancer trial
Teddy Hemms, 5, needs £200,000 to start a life-saving cancer trial in the US after UK treatment options ended. His family is racing against a September 12 deadline.
Meera Syal reveals sexual assault by actor who promised career boost
Dame Meera Syal has spoken publicly for the first time about being sexually assaulted by an older actor early in her career, an experience she says changed her life and career direction.
NYC Cooling Towers Linked to Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks
New York City cooling towers are linked to Legionnaires' disease outbreaks, prompting new regulations to prevent future cases and protect public health.
Sleep expert's tips for staying cool in bed during a heatwave
Sleep expert Lisa Artis shares three simple cooling hacks for hot nights, from fridge socks to chilled pillowcases, plus advice on breathable bedding.
Sir Chris Hoy shares upbeat cancer update and urges screening
Sir Chris Hoy says he is 'doing really well' with stage four prostate cancer, urging a more systematic screening approach and praising treatment response.
Sir Chris Hoy: 'It Won't Last Forever' in Cancer Update
Sir Chris Hoy says his prostate cancer treatment is working 'really well,' but warns it won't last forever and urges a systematic screening programme.
Insomnia was debilitating – until a sleep clinic changed everything
A chronic insomniac who relied on Valium for years found relief through an NHS CBT-i course at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, learning techniques that restored his sleep.
How Often You Should Pee a Day by Age, Says Urologist
A urologist reveals normal urination frequency by age: children 6-14 times daily, teens 4-6, adults under 60 up to 9, and older adults up to 10.
Cholesterol superfood that unclogs arteries 'better than aspirin'
Dr Eric Berg claims cod liver oil unclogs arteries 'better than aspirin'. He says EPA in cod liver oil can thin blood, reduce plaque and prevent heart attacks or strokes.
Sir Chris Hoy shares fresh health update in BBC interview
Sir Chris Hoy says he is doing really well and planning for the future, nearly three years after his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis, as he continues to campaign for a national screening programme.
Scientist Explains Why Mosquito Bites Affect People Differently
A scientist reveals why some people suffer severe mosquito bites while others barely react, linked to hypersensitivity to mosquito saliva and its impact on the immune system.
Health visitor's favourite thing to see during home visits
A health visitor with over a decade of experience has shared her favourite thing to see during home visits - and it's not a tidy house. She explains why a crying baby can be a positive sign.
Solar storms could expose air passengers to radiation in one hour
University of Surrey researchers found solar storms could expose airline passengers and crew to dangerous radiation at flight altitudes, potentially delivering a month's worth in one hour.
41p chickpeas can help lower cholesterol, says nutrition expert
Chickpeas, available for as little as 41p at Tesco, can help lower cholesterol by replacing saturated fat-heavy meats, according to nutrition expert Lucy Kershaw.
Pilates expert Carlotta Gagna on her natural health routine
Carlotta Gagna, founder of Linfodrenante, reveals her daily rituals: 5.30am wake-ups, lymphatic drainage, no shampoo, histamine-aware diet and food-first approach.
Cannon Hall Farm tragedy after brother's sudden death
Anita Nicholson, wife of Cannon Hall Farm owner David Nicholson, was devastated by the sudden death of her brother Brian Major, who died of a heart attack in 2009 aged 48. She ran the Manchester Marathon for the British Heart Foundation.
Statins cut heart attack risk by 30% in over-70s, trial finds
A landmark trial shows statins cut major cardiovascular events by 30% in over-70s, potentially leading to wider NHS prescribing for the elderly.
Statins cut dementia risk by 15% in 15-year study
Statins can lower dementia risk by 15%, with earlier use offering greater protection, a 15-year study of 132,000 people in Denmark suggests.
Jodrell Bank cuts would end key space project, warns cosmologist
A leading cosmologist warns funding cuts threatening the Lovell Telescope would end a key early-universe project and 'greatly diminish' research at Jodrell Bank.
Statins may lower dementia risk by up to 15% in study
Taking statins could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 15%, according to the largest study of its kind, presented at the world’s biggest heart conference in Munich.
Correcting hearing loss can halve dementia risk, doctor says
Treating hearing loss with hearing aids can cut dementia risk by almost half, says a doctor, citing a clinical trial that found a 48% reduction in cognitive decline.
Sudan's El Obeid faces dire humanitarian crisis as displaced pour in
Humanitarian conditions in Sudan's El Obeid and its camps are deteriorating, with over 15,000 families arriving since mid-July, joining 200,000+ who fled there earlier this year.
35p Vinegar Stops Flies and Maggots in Bins, Expert Says
Distilled white vinegar, available for 35p at Tesco, disrupts flies' ability to find food and kills maggots on contact, per pest control experts.
How to help children adjust after relocation: expert advice
A child psychiatrist explains why relocation can affect some children more deeply than others and shares advice for parents on supporting them through the adjustment period.
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