Salmonella Outbreak: One Dead, 207 Ill as Eggs Probed
A UK salmonella outbreak has killed one person and sickened 207 others, with imported eggs under investigation. An expert warns the confirmed cases may be 'just the tip of the iceberg.'
Category : Public Health
NHS Free Prescriptions Warning Over Expiry Dates After July Change
People have been urged to check the rules for free NHS prescriptions after a major change. Certificates issued from 16 July 2026 now last 10 years instead of five, but expiry dates must be monitored.
Dog food recall after pets develop eye condition
Years issues voluntary recall of fresh dog meals after reports of dry eye in pets, affecting 0.1% of customers. Owners urged to stop feeding immediately.
Sun cream banned from UK sale over 'high risk' warning
The Bubble Cosmetics Sunscreen Pack has been rejected at the UK border and cannot be sold to UK customers due to inadequate labelling and traceability information, the OPSS warns.
Egg safety checks amid UK salmonella outbreak
UKHSA reports salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs; six cases in Scotland. Learn how to test egg freshness and follow FSA safety advice.
Dog Food Brand Years Recalls Products Over Dry Eye Reports
Years, a premium dog food brand, recalls products after 57 reports of suspected dry eye in pets, linked to buckwheat ingredient.
Pharmacist explains when foot changes signal heart problems
Swollen feet and ankles can indicate heart, kidney or liver problems. Pharmacist Rachel Jones from Superdrug explains which foot changes need medical attention.
Boy, 13, saves newborn brother from choking to death
A 13-year-old St John Ambulance cadet used his first aid training to save his two-day-old brother from choking, after hearing his mum and grandmother panicking at their West London home.
Pharmacist: delay coffee 60-90 minutes after waking
A pharmacist says drinking coffee before 9am can disrupt cortisol and worsen dehydration. Waiting 60-90 minutes after waking allows better tolerance and more effective caffeine use.
Bloods and go expands to Airdrie, covering nine Lanarkshire areas
Bloods and go, the drop-in blood test service, expands to Airdrie from August 19, making it available in nine of ten Lanarkshire localities. Bellshill joins in October 2026.
Girl critical after three family die in Shoreham sea incident
A girl is fighting for her life in hospital after three family members died in a sea incident off Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, on Tuesday afternoon.
Mum's relief after son's eczema 'bone-deep itch'
A Swansea mum says specialist sleepwear has been life-changing for her three-year-old son, who kept waking covered in blood due to severe eczema.
Shoppers urged to check eggs for red lion mark to avoid salmonella
Shoppers are urged to look for a tiny red lion mark on eggs before buying to ensure they're safe to eat, as over 90% of British eggs are produced under the British Lion scheme.
Stop drinking coffee before 9am, people urged
Pharmacist Rojina Shams Nateri urges people to delay their morning coffee by 60-90 minutes after waking to avoid disrupting cortisol levels and dehydration.
Check Eggs for British Lion Mark After Salmonella Outbreak
UKHSA advises checking eggs for the British Lion symbol and eight-digit code after a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, with one death and 207 cases reported.
Check eggs for Red Lion mark after UK salmonella outbreak
UKHSA links salmonella outbreak to imported eggs; one death, 207 cases. Check for Red Lion symbol and eight-digit code to ensure safety.
Brits urged to check eggs for one symbol after salmonella outbreak
UKHSA says salmonella outbreak may be linked to imported eggs; one death and 207 cases reported. Brits urged to check for Red Lion mark.
Lifestyle changes could avoid 13 years of dementia, say NHS experts
Not smoking, normal blood pressure and no type 2 diabetes could delay dementia by 13 years, says a study highlighted by North East NHS experts.
Helmet Safety Demo: Why We All Need to Wear One
A bloodied crash simulation shows why helmets are vital for cyclists and scooter users. NEAS reports over 300 incidents in July alone.
Ray Winstone reveals Type 2 diabetes and shingles battle
Actor Ray Winstone, 69, revealed on the Dish podcast that he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and shingles, but says he no longer has diabetes after cutting sugar.
Sleep quality in midlife linked to workforce retention
Middle-aged adults who sleep more than nine hours or wake regularly at night are more likely to leave work early, research suggests. Supporting good sleep may help keep older adults employed longer.
Ray Winstone reveals shingles agony and diabetes battle
Ray Winstone suffered agonising shingles for three months and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but says he now feels the best he has in years after cutting out drinking and sugar.
Burnham's homelessness plan faces challenges from Manchester success
Andy Burnham aims to apply Manchester's 'A Bed Every Night' lessons nationally, but local groups say the scheme became a victim of its own success as numbers rose again.
Musiala diagnosed with treatable absence seizures after collapse
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala reveals he has treatable absence seizures after collapsing for the second time in pre-season, saying he is 'on the right track'.
Health Secretary backs neonatal care centralisation despite backlash
Scotland's Health Secretary Angela Constance insists the model to centralise neonatal intensive care services is the right one, despite campaigners opposing the downgrade of Wishaw's unit.
Botulism suspected at Bristol park lake
Investigation underway after suspected botulism outbreak at St George's Park lake in Bristol, with wildlife sick or dying. Council urges public to avoid contact with water and sick animals.
Iceland Old Trafford zero-star rating over mouse infestation
Iceland in Old Trafford received a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found evidence of a mouse infestation, but the store has since been rescored five stars following improvements.
Ulez linked to improved lung growth in children, study finds
A major study finds London's Ulez is linked to healthier lungs in children, with lung size and health accelerating since 2019, and by 2022 comparable to Luton.
FSA Issues Egg Safety Advice After Deadly Salmonella Outbreak
The FSA has issued egg safety advice after a deadly salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, with one death and hundreds ill. UK-produced eggs are not affected.
Salmonella outbreak in UK linked to imported eggs, UKHSA says
UKHSA confirms salmonella outbreak possibly linked to imported eggs; over a third of cases hospitalized and one death reported.
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