Category : Public Health


UK Lists Medications Affected by Heatwave

The UK Health Security Agency warns that certain medications, including diuretics, beta-blockers, and antidepressants, can worsen heat-related health risks during heatwaves.

‘Dry Strokers’ Plague UK Pools and Lidos

‘Dry strokers’ skip pre-swim showers, contaminating UK pools with sweat, sunscreen, and bacteria. A Reddit poll shows 1,400 out of 2,700 swimmers admit to not rinsing off before diving in, risking water quality and health.

First Ebola Case in France: Doctor Tests Positive

A doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola in France, marking the first case in the country. The outbreak has infected over 1,000 people and killed 267.

Largest NHS Maternity Review Published Today

The largest maternity review in NHS history, involving 2,500 families and 800 staff at Nottingham University Hospitals, is published today, detailing avoidable harm and baby deaths from 2012 to 2025.

Eamonn Holmes 'Not Well' Says Friend in Health Update

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes, 66, is recovering from a stroke after being hospitalised in April. His colleague Anne Diamond gave an emotional update at the TRIC awards, saying he is 'not very well' but 'doing well'.

BBC Doctor Warns of Medication Risks in 40C Heatwave

Dr Ranj Singh warns on BBC Morning Live that high temperatures affect how the body reacts to medications like diuretics, insulin, and antibiotics, increasing risks of dehydration, hypos, and photosensitivity.

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