Statins warning: Expert reveals side effects millions must know
A pharmaceutical expert warns millions on statins about side effects, including muscle problems and grapefruit interactions, while stressing heart attack prevention benefits.
Category : Public Health
Egg Freezing: The Gruelling Reality Behind the Choice
At 41 and single, I froze 20 eggs. The process is bruising: injections, scans, nausea, and working through it all. London accounts for 78% of UK egg-freezing cycles.
Stroke bundle target missed for eighth year as charity hits out
Only just over half of stroke patients in Forth Valley received a vital care bundle, missing the Scottish Government's 80 per cent target for the eighth year running, prompting criticism from Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.
Declan Donnelly's Misophonia and Other Noise Conditions
TV star Declan Donnelly has misophonia, a condition where everyday sounds trigger extreme reactions. Learn about misophonia, hyperacusis, APD, and exploding head syndrome.
UK salmonella outbreak: one dead, 207 ill, linked to imported eggs
At least one person has died and 207 have fallen ill in a UK salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, with cases concentrated in England and London seeing the most infections.
NHS urges Greater Manchester residents to get winter jabs early
NHS Greater Manchester urges eligible residents to get flu and Covid vaccines early, ahead of its busiest time of year, with the winter programme starting September 1.
Teenagers urged to get second MenB jab before uni
UKHSA urges 17-18-year-olds to get second MenB dose before uni, as uptake low with fewer than 100,000 vaccinated out of one million eligible.
UKHSA Urges Teens to Get MenB Jab Before University
UKHSA warns teenagers born 2007-2008 to get second MenB dose before university, as uptake is low and meningitis risk is high.
Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, say health officials
A person has died and hundreds have been affected by a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK, health officials have said.
Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, one death
A person has died and 207 cases of salmonella have been confirmed in an outbreak that may be linked to imported eggs, UKHSA has said.
Salmonella outbreak kills one, sickens hundreds in UK
One person has died and 207 cases of salmonella have been confirmed in the UK, with London reporting the highest number of cases. The outbreak may be linked to imported eggs.
UKHSA issues egg warning after salmonella death
A person has died and 207 cases of salmonella have been confirmed in an outbreak that may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK, the UKHSA has warned.
Merseyside doctors at brink of burnout; health bosses respond
Health bosses respond after Merseyside doctors warn of burnout risks amid staff shortages, with 88% in a BMA survey saying funding cuts harm safe patient services.
Nurse sees 'afterlife' during awake heart surgery
A nurse says she is convinced 'death isn't the end' after experiencing an 'afterlife' vision during awake heart surgery, describing a bright white light and a robed being.
Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs kills one, sickens 207
A salmonella outbreak possibly linked to imported eggs has caused one death and 207 confirmed cases across the UK, including six in Scotland, health officials say.
Check eggs for Red Lion symbol after salmonella death
Households urged to check eggs for the Red Lion symbol and eight-digit code after a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs killed one person and affected hundreds.
Al Murray urges stem cell register sign-up after nephew's death
Comedian Al Murray urges people to join the stem cell register after his eight-year-old nephew Finley died from a rare blood cancer in 2021.
Salmonella case in Wales amid UK outbreak linked to imported eggs
A salmonella case has been found in Wales after a UK outbreak left one dead and hundreds ill, possibly linked to imported eggs, says UKHSA.
Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs leaves one dead, 200 ill
A person has died and 207 salmonella cases have been confirmed across the UK, with health officials investigating a possible link to imported eggs.
UKHSA malaria warning for holidaymakers this summer
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a reminder that a single mosquito bite can cause malaria, urging travellers to check country-specific advice on TravelHealthPro before departure.
UKHSA travel alert: Malaria risk before you go abroad
UKHSA urges Brits heading abroad to check malaria risk on TravelHealthPro, as one mosquito bite can cause life-threatening illness.
Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs kills one
A person has died and hundreds have been affected in a salmonella outbreak that UKHSA says may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK.
Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs kills one in UK
One person has died and over 200 cases confirmed in a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK, says UKHSA.
Lee Andrews' Dubai prison hit with 'itchy disease outbreak'
Lee Andrews' Dubai prison, Al-Awir, is battling an outbreak of 'The Itchies,' reportedly scabies, spreading among inmates. The disease, described as spreading like wildfire, has affected most prisoners.
easyJet flight declares mid-air emergency after medical incident
easyJet flight EZY861 from London Gatwick to Glasgow declared a mid-air emergency, requesting priority landing after a passenger needed urgent medical assistance. The Airbus A319 was met by paramedics on arrival.
Man dies days after prison release; son finds him unresponsive
Jordan Donnell, 40, died days after release from HMP Holme House, found unresponsive by son. Inquest ruled death drug-related, linked to pregabalin and temazepam.
Police and ambulance rejected welfare calls for woman later found dead
Lesley Higginson, 72, was found dead at home a day after police and ambulance services declined a welfare check request, prompting a coroner's warning.
Heatstroke in dogs: Key sign to check your dog's gums
Dog heatstroke signs include gum discolouration, heavy panting, restlessness, and thick saliva. Act fast to cool your dog and call a vet.
GP's 6 simple steps to improve your gut health
Dr Azeem Majeed shares six simple lifestyle steps to improve gut health, from eating fibre-rich foods to avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, and explains why the gut is vital for immunity and brain communication.
Brits hit by 'summer lurgy' as Covid surge fears rise
Brits are complaining of a 'summer lurgy' with coughs and colds, as Google searches for 'can you get the flu in summer?' surge over 5,000%.
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