UK 'Weeks Away' from Medicine Shortages If Iran Conflict Continues, Experts Warn
UK faces potential medicine shortages within weeks due to Iran war disrupting supply chains, experts warn.
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Resident Doctor's Salary Revealed Ahead of NHS Strike
Resident doctor's payslip shows £2,514 monthly take-home, sparking debate ahead of five-day NHS strike over pay.
New Institute Targets NHS Chronic Wound Crisis
New £48m Wound Innovation Institute in Hull aims to tackle chronic wound crisis costing NHS £8.3bn annually, focusing on diabetic foot ulcers and amputation recovery.
Illinois and New York City Join WHO Network After US Withdrawal
Illinois and New York City join WHO's GOARN network after Trump's US withdrawal, aiming to enhance global outbreak response.
Woman Urged to Seek Emergency Care Over Mysterious Chest Marks
Woman wakes up with mysterious chest marks; Reddit users urge emergency care due to possible bat bite and rabies risk.
Acting CDC Director Delays Report on Covid Vaccine Benefits
Acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine cuts hospitalisations by 55%, raising concerns over political interference.
House Orders Pentagon to Review If It Exposed Americans to Weaponised Ticks
US House orders Pentagon to review if Cold War tick experiments caused Lyme disease outbreak, citing new book and lawmaker concerns.
Jane Fallon to undergo surgery after breast cancer diagnosis
Author Jane Fallon reveals breast cancer diagnosis after routine mammogram, set for surgery later this month with excellent prognosis.
Covid Inquiry: Vaccine Rollout a Success, but Harm Payouts Need Reform
Covid inquiry praises UK vaccine rollout as 'extraordinary feat' but demands urgent reform of vaccine damage payments, raising max payout to £200,000.
Streeting Warned Sussex Baby Deaths Inquiry Too Narrow
Streeting warned Sussex baby deaths inquiry too narrow as families call for expansion to include dozens more cases.
NHS to Restrict Political Symbols on Uniforms After Antisemitism Report
NHS restricts political symbols on uniforms after review finds routine antisemitism against Jewish staff and patients.
Simple Finger Test May Reveal Early Lung Cancer Signs
A simple finger test at home may reveal early lung cancer signs. Press fingernails together; no diamond gap could indicate finger clubbing, a potential symptom.
PIP claimants may be owed £5,600 back payments as DWP struggles to trace 2,400 people
DWP completes PIP review, 48,000 claimants get £270m back pay, but 2,400 still untraced. Claimants may still request a review.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Nightclub Linked to Super-Spreader Event
Meningitis outbreak linked to Canterbury nightclub Club Chemistry has led to 29 cases and two deaths, with health officials investigating the super-spreader event.
Safety Fears as Nurses Cover for Doctors in UK Hospitals
Nearly half of UK hospitals use nurses to cover doctor rotas, raising safety fears as BMA warns of 'doctor substitution' and patient harm.
Crohn's Research Could Be Game Changer, Says Retired Teacher
Retired teacher with Crohn's disease says new University of Edinburgh research into fibrosis could be a game-changer for others.
UKHSA Issues 48-Hour Rule Alert for Norovirus as Cases Remain High
UKHSA issues 48-hour rule alert for norovirus as cases remain high, urging people to stay home for two days after symptoms stop.
Teen Survives Shark Attack, Loses Arm and Leg in Florida
14-year-old Lulu Gribbin survives shark attack in Florida, losing arm and leg; two others injured.
Evacuated US and French MV Hondius Passengers Test Positive for Hantavirus
French woman in serious condition, American asymptomatic after testing positive for hantavirus from MV Hondius cruise ship, as complex evacuation continues.
NHS Warns Eight Groups Should Avoid Ibuprofen
NHS warns eight groups, including pregnant women and those with asthma, to avoid ibuprofen. Check with a pharmacist or doctor.
Lisa Snowdon's Meningitis Battle: Parents Told to Say Goodbye
Lisa Snowdon shares her 2010 meningitis battle, revealing parents were told to say goodbye. She now raises awareness as president of Meningitis Now.
Jonathan Van Ness Reveals 66lb Weight Loss Transformation
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness shares 66lb weight loss using GLP-1 medication, diet, less alcohol, and group Pilates, while opening up about binge eating disorder.
NHS Worker Wins Payout Over 'Auntie' Harassment
NHS worker wins £1,425 after colleague called her 'auntie' against her wishes, tribunal rules harassment, highlighting cultural complexities.
Weight Loss Jabs Could Be Offered to Children as Young as 12 on NHS
NHS may prescribe weight-loss jabs to children aged 12-17 after government asks Nice to assess semaglutide's effectiveness.
Men Paying Thousands to Break Legs for Height Gain: Is It Worth It?
Men in Turkey undergo painful leg lengthening surgery to gain inches, with some paying thousands for the procedure despite agonising recovery.
Hair Loss Is Not the Worst Part of Chemotherapy, Says Cancer Survivor
Cancer survivor Fay Schopen argues that hair loss from chemotherapy, while distressing, is not the worst side effect; invisible symptoms like nausea and fatigue are worse.
Check This Symbol on Sunscreen Bottles to Stay Safe
Experts warn to check the PAO symbol on sunscreen bottles this spring to ensure protection against UV rays and skin cancer.
Seawater in Drinking Water Raises Blood Pressure Risk Similar to Sedentary Lifestyle
Seawater in drinking water raises blood pressure risk similar to sedentary lifestyle, study finds. Coastal populations most at risk.
Taxi Driver Saved by Passenger's Cancer Warning
Taxi driver Brian Kelly credits passenger Tam Hewitt for saving his life after a conversation about prostate cancer led to a diagnosis and successful treatment.
Weight Loss Jabs: 60% Regain Weight After Stopping, Study Warns
Study finds people who stop weight loss jabs regain weight four times faster than those on other plans, returning to original weight within 1.7 years.
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