Royal Liverpool Hospital evacuated over gas leak fears
Part of the Royal Liverpool Hospital was evacuated as a precaution after reports of a gas leak on Tuesday evening. Three fire engines attended the scene.
Category : Public Health
DWP confirms 28-day PIP linking rule stopping £114 weekly payments
The DWP has confirmed the 28-day 'linking rule' that suspends PIP payments, including the enhanced £114.80 weekly rate, for claimants staying in hospital.
50p-a-day iron drops beat 3pm slump, shoppers say
Shoppers praise a 50p-a-day liquid iron supplement for easing fatigue and the 3pm slump, with one reporting improved energy within days.
South Tyneside mum backs health inequality campaign
Tina Roche, 69, whose husband died of cancer a week before retirement, backs Health Equals' Shelf Life campaign highlighting life expectancy gaps in the North East.
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
Two unvaccinated individuals have died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state's first measles deaths in 35 years, announced a day after Maryland declared an outbreak in three counties.
How to talk about bodies in the age of Ozempic
Eating disorder experts offer guidance on discussing bodies responsibly amid Ozempic and social media, emphasizing context and harm reduction.
DWP confirms three groups for light-touch PIP reviews
The DWP has confirmed which groups qualify for 'light-touch' ten-year PIP reviews, including those with stable conditions and State Pension age claimants.
Vale of Leven Hospital issues healthcare advice for tourists
Vale of Leven Hospital clinicians have issued advice to tourism businesses to help visitors access the right care, in the right place, when they need it.
NHS prescription charge freeze confirmed for 2026/27
Health minister James Frith confirmed the NHS prescription charge is frozen for 2026/27, and medical exemption certificates now last 10 years for many conditions.
UK parents lose £843 a year caring for sick children
UK parents lose an average of £843 in earnings each academic year while caring for children with tummy bugs, fevers and colds, a study of 1,000 parents finds.
Adult Disability Payment rates: All 8 award combinations explained
Adult Disability Payment can pay between £30.30 and £194.60 weekly. Here are all eight possible award rate combinations for daily living and mobility components.
Pharmacist warns against unregulated tretinoin purchases
A pharmacist has warned that buying prescription-only tretinoin from unregulated websites can cause serious skin damage, urging people to seek professional advice first.
Pharmacist warns against buying tretinoin online from unregulated sites
A pharmacist has warned against buying tretinoin, a potent prescription retinoid, from unregulated websites, saying it can seriously damage your skin if used incorrectly.
Sandwich recall: 'Do not consume' warning over E.Coli risk
Summit Foods recalls four wrap products over possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination, with customers told not to eat them and to seek refunds.
Hoy urges men to take 30-second prostate cancer risk quiz
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy urges men to take a 30-second online prostate cancer risk test, saying screening shouldn't fall solely on high-profile individuals.
Wraps recalled over possible E. coli contamination risk
Summit Foods recalls four wrap products over possible E. coli (STEC) contamination. Customers urged to dispose of items immediately and seek refunds.
Drivers urged to remove lanyards before driving home
Safety experts warn drivers to remove lanyards before driving to reduce injury risk in collisions, including collapsed lungs from airbags.
Pharmacist warns against buying tretinoin skincare online
A pharmacist has warned against buying tretinoin from unregulated websites, saying it is a potent prescription-only medication that can damage skin if misused.
NHS warns some ibuprofen users may need to stop or seek advice
The NHS says some people taking ibuprofen may need to stop or check suitability. Kidney Care UK and the NPA warn against over-reliance on NSAIDs, which can damage kidneys.
Dr Amir Khan egg safety advice after Salmonella outbreak
NHS GP Dr Amir Khan shares egg safety advice following a UK Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to imported eggs, with 207 cases, 34 hospitalisations and one death.
Millions of UK women to be offered DIY home smear tests
The NHS will offer 4 million women in England rarely or never screened for cervical cancer a DIY home test kit over the next year, following a successful trial.
NHS urges MenB second dose bookings after 28-day wait
The NHS reminds eligible young people to book their second MenB vaccine dose once 28 days have passed since the first, as the time-limited programme runs ahead of the 2026 academic year.
Pensioners may face lighter benefit reviews for lifelong conditions
Pension Age Disability Payment claimants in Scotland with lifelong or worsening conditions may receive ongoing awards with less frequent reviews, according to Social Security Scotland guidance.
Hoy urges systematic approach as Clarkson joins cancer fight
Sir Chris Hoy says prostate cancer awareness should not rely on celebrities like him or Jeremy Clarkson, urging a systematic approach as he updates his health.
How to tell if your drink has been spiked and what to do
Spiking can be life-threatening. Learn the key signs, how to respond, and safety tips from Spike Aware UK for students during Freshers' Week.
9 foods to cut out of your diet to slash diabetes risk
Specialists advise cutting out sugary drinks, refined white carbs, red and processed meats, and more to lower type 2 diabetes risk and manage prediabetes.
NHS sends free cervical screening home test kits to millions
The NHS is sending free home testing kits to millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments, as part of a push to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Millions to get free at-home cervical cancer screening kits on NHS
Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments will be mailed free self-swab kits to test for high-risk HPV, as part of an NHS drive to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Millions of women to get at-home cervical screening kits
Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments will be sent free at-home testing kits on the NHS, in a move described as a gamechanger.
Girl, 8, dies from brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana lake
Lillian Smart, 8, died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, likely from swimming in Lake Claiborne, Louisiana. The infection is nearly always fatal.
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