Category : NHS


BBC Today Programme Fuels Health Disinformation, Whitty Warns

England's chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty warns BBC Radio 4's Today programme legitimises 'vain' experts with fringe views, undermining public health initiatives like vaccination programmes through amplified disinformation.

Hidden Dangers of Topical Medicines: Accidental Transfer Risks

Medical experts warn that topical medications including HRT gels, fentanyl patches, and minoxidil treatments can transfer through skin contact, causing serious health issues in children and pets. Cases include toddlers entering early puberty and babies de

Worrying About Ageing Speeds Up Ageing Process in Women

New research shows that anxiety about ageing, particularly health decline, accelerates biological ageing at a cellular level in women, with telomere shortening and stress mechanisms driving this self-fulfilling prophecy.

Lightheadedness May Indicate Heart Failure, Says BHF

The British Heart Foundation warns that lightheadedness or fainting can be a symptom of heart failure, affecting up to a million people in the UK. Early diagnosis is crucial for managing this incurable condition.

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